Personal Strategies to Reduce the Cardiovascular Impacts of Environmental Exposures

Ubiquitous environmental exposures increase cardiovascular disease risk via diverse mechanisms. This review examines personal strategies to minimize this risk. With regard to fine particulate air pollution exposure, evidence exists to recommend the use of portable air cleaners and avoidance of outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. Other evidence may support physical activity, dietary modification, omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, and indoor and in-vehicle air conditioning as viable strategies to minimize adverse health effects. There is currently insufficient data to recommend specific personal approaches to reduce the adverse cardiovascular effects of noise pollution. Public health advisories for periods of extreme heat or cold should be observed, with limited evidence supporting a warm ambient home temperature and physical activity as strategies to limit the cardiovascular harms of temperature extremes. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure can be reduced by avoiding contact with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance-containing materials; blood or plasma donation and cholestyramine may reduce total body stores of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. However, the cardiovascular impact of these interventions has not been examined. Limited utilization of pesticides and safe handling during use should be encouraged. Finally, vasculotoxic metal exposure can be decreased by using portable air cleaners, home water filtration, and awareness of potential contaminants in ground spices. Chelation therapy reduces physiological stores of vasculotoxic metals and may be effective for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:134

Enthalten in:

Circulation research - 134(2024), 9 vom: 26. Apr., Seite 1197-1217

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Bonanni, Luke J [VerfasserIn]
Newman, Jonathan D [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Air Pollutants
Air pollution
Environmental exposure
Journal Article
Metals, heavy
Noise
Particulate Matter
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review
Temperature

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 25.04.2024

Date Revised 25.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.123.323624

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM371517176