Association of long-term exposure to PM2.5 with blood lipids in the Chinese population: Findings from a longitudinal quasi-experiment

The results suggest that PM_2.5 exert a cardiotoxic effect by increasing the risk of lipid disorders. Improvement of air quality could prevent dyslipidemia by reducing LDL-C and TC levels. Clean air policies should be implemented as public health measures in countries with aging societies, especially developing ones with a high air pollution burden.