Adverse effect of PM2.5 on cardiovascular system in adults and fetuses

Air pollution has been serious in China in recent years and its effect on human health is highly concerned by the public.Among the particulate pollutants,particulate matter<2.5 microns in aerodynamic diameter (PM_2.5) imposes the most adverse effect on human health.Substantial evidences suggest that PM_2.5 pollution relates closely to the incidence of cardiovascular diseases and the adverse effects of PM_2.5 are significantly different among the adults and fetuses.The latest research progress on adverse effects of PM_2.5 on adult cardiovascular system and the development of fetal cardiovascular system were reviewed in this article.