Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Disease

Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Disease

To determine the effects of ambient airpollution exposures on cardiovascular responses among healthy adults without cardiovascular disease.

Inclusion Criteria:

• without CV disease or risk factors (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, or treated hyperlipidemia). Subjects are non-smokers in non-smoking household.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Screening visit BP>140/90 mm Hg, fasting glucose >126 mg/dL, or positive urine pregnancy test (females). Subjects cannot be taking any medications or over-the-counter drugs that affect CV function.