Acute effects of ambient particulate matter on blood pressure in office workers

Exposure to ambient particulate matter with a diameter of <2.5 μm (PM2.5) has been linked to increases in blood pressure. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of short-term exposure to PM2.5 on blood pressure in office workers in Beijing, China. A total of 4801 individuals aged 18–60 years underwent an annual medical examination between 2013 and 2017. Levels of air pollutants were obtained from 35 fixed monitoring stations and...