Elderly humans exposed to concentrated air pollution particles have decreased heart rate variability

Devlin R.B., Ghio A.J., Kehrl H., Sanders G., Cascio W.

Source: Eur Respir J 2003; 21: 76S-80S
Journal Issue: May 2003 - Suppl. 40
Disease area: Airway diseases

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