THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AIR POLLUTION AND ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION

Abstract

Nowadays, environmental pollution, especially air quality issues, is one of the most pressing global public health concerns. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 99% of the world's population lives in polluted air conditions. The presence of harmful substances in the air, particularly nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), and ozone (O₃), increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, including arterial hypertension.