Analysis reveals elevated fine particulate matter levels boost cardiovascular mortality in Dhaka, highlighting urgent need for action.
Our study provides clear evidence that elevated PM2.5 concentrations significantly contribute to cardiovascular mortality in Dhaka city. Therefore, reducing PM2.5 through urgent and sustained policy action, targeted emission control, and improved monitoring could substantially lower CVD mortality and mitigate the growing health impacts of air pollution in urban Bangladesh.
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