Impact of Environment on Cardiovascular Diseases

Abstract

Discusses environmental factors which may have harmful effects on the cardiovascular system and cause acute or chronic disease. Classifies these factors as chemical, physical, biological and psychosocial. Concentrates on describing the chemical, physical and biological elements which directly cause cardiovascular diseases, such as nicotine and carbon monoxide (chemical); temperatue and electricity (physical) and viral infections such as maternal coxsackie (biological). Concludes by stressing the need for more intensive studies on this subject.

Citation

Acartürk, E. (1994), "Impact of Environment on Cardiovascular Diseases", Environmental Management and Health, Vol. 5 No. 3, pp. 13-16. https://doi.org/10.1108/09566169410059496