Time trends in the burden of stroke and subtypes attributable to PM2.5 in China from 1990 to 2019

Abstract

Ambient particulate matter pollution has become the main type of PM2.5 leading to stroke in China. PM2.5 exposure is more harmful to ischemic stroke, males, and elderly. Chinese government should pay attention to the long-term impact of ambient air pollution on stroke and take effective public health policies and interventions.