Outdoor air pollution and hospitalizations for ischemic heart disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Meta-analysis shows outdoor air pollutants increase hospitalization risk for ischemic heart disease, highlighting a major public health concern.

High levels of outdoor air pollution are linked to increased hospitalization for ischemic heart disease.
The analysis covered 17 studies including over 28 million cases of hospitalized individuals with IHD.
Statistical analysis indicated significant associations for pollutants, including PM 2.5 and NO 2, with hospitalization risk.
Air pollution is identified as a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, supporting policy changes.

Maimaitiniyazi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Meta-analysis shows outdoor air pollutants increase hospitalization risk for ischemic heart disease, highlighting a major public health concern.