Influence of air pollution on cardiovascular diseases prevalence in developing countries: an eco-social model

Over the years, there has been increased concern about the apparent rise in the occurrence of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs), particularly in developing countries. Research conducted, mainly in developed countries, has suggested possible links between the occurrence of these diseases and air pollution exposures, different risk estimates that support policy making on air pollution regulation in these regions have also been calculated. With fewer research into air pollution-induced CVDs in developing countries and obvious issues associated with extrapolating epidemiological estimates from developed countries in developing ones, this paper proposes the use of eco-social analysis supported by Geographical Information System (GIS) to derive more accurate results.