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World J Cardiol. Jan 26, 2025; 17(1): 102409
Published online Jan 26, 2025. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v17.i1.102409
Global hotspots and trends on environmental exposure and cardiovascular disease from 1999 to 2022
Xin-Jie Zhang, Qing Tan, Zheng-Yu Xu, Song Wen, Shu-Bo Chen
Xin-Jie Zhang, Department of Graduate, Chengde Medical University, Shijiazhuang 067000, Hebei Province, China
Xin-Jie Zhang, Shu-Bo Chen, Department of Surgical Urology, Hebei Province Xingtai People’s Hospital, Xingtai 054031, Hebei Province, China
Qing Tan, Department of Rheumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, Guangdong Province, China
Zheng-Yu Xu, Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
Song Wen, Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, China
Co-first authors: Xin-Jie Zhang and Qing Tan.
Co-corresponding authors: Song Wen and Shu-Bo Chen.
Author contributions: Zhang XJ and Tan Q conceived and designed the study, participated in data processing and statistical analysis; Zhang XJ, Tan Q, Xu ZY and Wen S drafted the manuscript; Zhang XJ, Tan Q, and Chen SB supervised the study review; Tan Q, Xu ZY, Wen S, and Chen SB contributed to data analysis and interpretation; all authors critically revised and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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Corresponding author: Shu-Bo Chen, MD, Chief Physician, Professor, Department of Surgical Urology, Hebei Province Xingtai People’s Hospital, No. 818 Xiangdu North Road, Xingtai 054031, Hebei Province, China. csb8160@126.com
Received: October 16, 2024
Revised: November 24, 2024
Accepted: December 20, 2024
Published online: January 26, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Environmental exposure plays a pivotal role in the development of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), which are a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. Over the past 23 years, research in this field has expanded significantly, reflecting its growing importance. Various environmental exposures, including particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone, have been linked to major CVDs such as coronary heart disease, hypertension, and heart failure. However, while existing studies have proposed potential mechanisms, the pathways connecting environmental exposure to CVDs remain insufficiently understood. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of global research trends and identifies key areas for future investigation.