Association between monocyte/HDL cholesterol ratio and air pollution in a highly polluted region: A disease-specific analysis
Abstract
The monocyte/HDL cholesterol ratio (MHR) is increasingly recognized as a potential marker of inflammation, oxidative stress, and endothelial dysfunction, despite the lack of standardized reference values. This study investigates the association between air pollution and MHR and its relationship with chronic diseases. A retrospective cohort study was conducted with 600 patients admitted to Igdir State Hospital. Patients were grouped by Particulate Matter 10 (PM10) exposure levels (≥50 µg/m³ vs
Fields of Study & Subjects
Air Quality and Health Impacts
Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Diseases
Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Medicine Science | International Medical Journal
- Volume
- 15
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 83–83
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN