Associations Between Indoor Air Pollutants and Prehypertension Across Diverse Populations: A Systematic Review

Muhammad Talha Zaigham, Saihipudin Saupin, Syed Husain, Muhammad Shahzil, Zuraiz Idrees

Abstract

Background: It is now known that indoor pollution, which originates from a variety of sources, may be a factor in unfavourable health outcomes, such as cardiovascular illnesses. Prehypertension, a significant precursor to hypertension, has attracted interest because it helps identify potential cardiovascular hazards in the future. The purpose of this systematic review is to summarize the research that has been done on the relationship between indoor pollution and prehypertension in a variety of groups.

 

Method: From 1946 to October 2021, a thorough search was carried out in the databases of PubMed, EBSCO, and Web of Science. Relevant information about indoor pollutants, the prevalence of prehypertension, and related outcomes were examined in articles that met the inclusion criteria. A total of 14 papers were chosen for in-depth analysis.

 

Result: The evaluated studies covered a range of indoor pollutants, including smoke from cigarettes, biomass cookstove emissions, and air pollutants. It was shown that prolonged exposure to indoor pollution was associated with higher blood pressure, especially in vulnerable populations like children and adolescents. Notably, dietary variables proved to have an impact on the association between indoor pollution and prehypertension.

 

Conclusion: This systematic review makes a case for the importance of indoor pollutants. The results show how urgent it is to put preventative measures in place, especially in high-risk groups, in order to lessen the harmful cardiovascular consequences of indoor pollution. The integration of the current data points to a strong correlation between indoor pollutants and prehypertension, raising questions regarding the long-term cardiovascular health of populations exposed to these pollutants.

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