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Exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution increases cardiovascular mortality and risk, particularly for heart attack and heart failure. Reducing PM exposure benefits individuals with high cardiovascular risk.

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  • Environmental Health
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Toxicology

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  • Both short-term and chronic PM exposure are linked to adverse cardiovascular outcomes.
  • Myocardial infarction and heart failure are key cardiovascular events associated with PM pollution.

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  • To highlight the potential benefits of reducing PM exposure for high-risk individuals.

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