The Impact of Air Pollution on Cardiovascular Health Outcomes in African Populations: A Scoping Review
Authors' conclusion
The extremely limited numbers of studies make it difficult to ascertain the true impact of air pollution across the African continent.
Study context
- Population
- African populations6 studies
- Comparison
- Exposure to ambient air pollutants and CVD outcomes
- Outcome
- CVD outcomes
Methodological detailsPubMed search; studies on tobacco smoking, household air pollution and occupational exposures excluded
- PubMed search; studies on tobacco smoking, household air pollution and occupational exposures excluded
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
- Positive associations between air pollutant exposure and increased incidence of stroke and overall CV hospitalization and mortality
- Considerable variation in study design, pollutant measurement methods and adjustment for confounders
- 5 of the 6 studies in South Africa; mostly urban settings
Original publication
The Impact of Air Pollution on Cardiovascular Health Outcomes in African Populations: A Scoping Review. JACC Adv. Published 13 November 2024. doi:10.
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