The impact of air pollution on heart health
Cardiovascular health and exposure to PM2.5 constituents: a multi-cohort study
This study is looking at how breathing in tiny particles from the air over a long time can impact heart health, especially for people living in China, and it aims to find out which types of air pollution are most harmful and when exposure is most risky.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10672259 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) affects cardiovascular health. By analyzing health records from five national cohorts in China, the study aims to understand the relationship between different PM2.5 constituents and the incidence of cardiovascular diseases. Researchers will use advanced machine learning techniques to estimate individual exposure levels based on air quality data. The goal is to identify critical exposure windows and the effects of indoor air pollution on heart health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who have been exposed to varying levels of PM2.5 and have health records indicating cardiovascular conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have cardiovascular diseases or are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health guidelines and interventions to reduce cardiovascular disease risks associated with air pollution.
How similar studies have performed: Previous cohort studies in North America and Europe have successfully linked PM2.5 exposure to cardiovascular risks, supporting the relevance of this research approach.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liu, Yang — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Liu, Yang
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.