Study Reveals Immediate Adverse Effects of Air Pollution on Health

Recent research reveals the immediate adverse effects of short-term exposure to poor air quality, particularly PM2.5 particulate matter, on cardiovascular disease and mortality among cancer patients. Dr. Xiaoquan Rao emphasizes the critical importance of addressing air quality issues in cardio-oncology patient care. The study also highlights the higher risk of air pollution-related cardiovascular disease mortality among individuals with lower socioeconomic status, underscoring global health disparities exacerbated by air pollution.