Date of Award
1-1-2012
Language
English
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
College/School/Department
Department of Environmental Health Sciences
Content Description
1 online resource (vii, 77 pages) : illustrations (some color), color map.
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Haider Khwaja
Committee Members
David Carpenter, Ying Wang
Keywords
Asian Megacity, Black Carbon, Cardiovascular Diseases, Fine Particulate Matter, Karachi, Pakistan, Urban Air Pollution, Cardiovascular system, Air, Air quality, Combustion products
Subject Categories
Environmental Health | Epidemiology | Other Chemistry
Abstract
Introduction: Association between ambient air pollution and cardiovascular disease (CVD) have been demonstrated by many epidemiological studies in developed countries, however few studies have been performed in developing countries of Asia.
Recommended Citation
Malashock, Daniel, "Short-term associations between PM2.5, black carbon, Delta-C, and cardiovascular diseases in a large developing megacity" (2012). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 689.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/689