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Impact of Ambient Air Pollution on Cardiovascular Diseases in Low- and Lower-Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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|Mar 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/gh.1545 | Journal eISSN: 2211-8179
Language: English
Submitted on: Nov 20, 2025
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Accepted on: Mar 16, 2026
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Published on: Mar 30, 2026
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

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