Guidance to Reduce the Cardiovascular Burden of Ambient Air Pollutants
Published: November 05, 2020
- The American Heart Association supports public policies, private sector innovation, and public-private partnerships to reduce the adverse impact of air pollution on current and future cardiovascular health for all people living in the United States.
- Consistent and growing scientific evidence shows a causal relationship between exposure to air pollution and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, and that air pollution exposure is a modifiable cardiovascular risk factor.
- Transportation and industrial projects should assess community impact to ensure environmental justice and health equity.
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