Invited commentaryGut microbiota: An environmental risk factor for cardiovascular disease
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Traffic pollution linked with cardiovascular disease, independent of traffic noise
Previous studies have indicated a link between road traffic and cardiovascular disease [7], [8], [9], [10]. However, whether this association is mainly explained by air pollution or noise due to traffic is not clear. Both factors are believed to cause an imbalance in the autonomic nervous system, via mechanisms involving systemic oxidative stress and inflammation, which may in turn impact vascular function, thrombogenicity and plaque stability. However, recent findings from the German Heinz
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