Hypertension with elevated levels of oxidized low-density lipoprotein and anticardiolipin antibody in the circulation of premenopausal Indian women chronically exposed to biomass smoke during cooking
- 30 September 2010
- journal article
- Published by Hindawi Limited in Indoor Air
- Vol. 21 (2), 165-176
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0668.2010.00694.x
Abstract
This study aims to investigate whether indoor air pollution (IAP) from biomass fuel use was associated with hypertension, platelet hyperactivity, and elevated levels of oxidized low‐density lipoprotein (oxLDL) and anticardiolipin antibody (aCL). We enrolled 244 biomass fuel‐using (median age 34 year) and 236 age‐matched control women who cooked with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay was used to measure oxLDL in plasma and aCL in serum, flow cytometry for P‐selectin expression on platelet and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation by leukocytes, aggregometry for platelet aggregation, spectrophotometry for superoxide dismutase (SOD) in erythrocytes, and laser photometer for particulate matter 10 and PM2.5, respectively) in cooking areas. Biomass users had three times more particulate pollution in kitchen, had higher prevalence of hypertension (29.5 vs. 11.0% in control, P < 0.05), elevated oxLDL (170.6 vs. 45.9 U/l; P < 0.001), platelet P‐selectin expression (9.1% vs. 2.4%), platelet aggregation (23.2 vs. 15.9 Ohm), raised aCL IgG (28.7% vs. 2.1%), IgM (8.6% of vs. 0.4%), and ROS (44%) but depleted (13%) SOD. After controlling potential confounders, the changes were positively associated with PM10 and PM2.5 in indoor air, suggesting a positive association between IAP and increased cardiovascular risk. Practical Implications The study showing high risk of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD) among poor, underprivileged women in their reproductive ages in rural India is important from public health perspectives. It may motivate the government and the regulatory agencies of the country to take a serious note of the indoor air pollution (IAP) from biomass fuel use as it threatens the health of millions of women, children, and the elderly who mostly stay indoor. We hope the findings will strengthen the demand for setting up a standard for indoor air quality in the country in the line of national ambient air quality standard. The findings may also inspire the authorities to take measures for the reduction in IAP by improving housing, kitchen ventilation, and cook stoves. Moreover, the parameters used in this study can be utilized for large, population‐based studies to identify women at a higher risk of developing CVD so that medical intervention can be taken at the formative stage of a disease.Keywords
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