Congratulations to Dr. Ayesha Mukhopadhyay and Team on Groundbreaking Research Published in Environmental International

December 2024 - Congratulations to Ayesha Mukhopadhyay, a former PhD student in our Epidemiology program, Dr. Naser Titu, her advisor and Assistant Professor in the EBE Division, and the entire SPH team on the acceptance of their paper, "The Direct and Urinary Electrolyte-Mediated Effects of Ambient Temperature on Population Blood Pressure: A Causal Mediation Analysis," in Environmental International!

This groundbreaking research explores the relationship between ambient temperature and blood pressure, using data from 5,624 person-visits in southwest coastal Bangladesh. The study examines both direct effects and the role of urinary electrolytes in mediating temperature’s impact on blood pressure. The findings highlight a significant inverse relationship between ambient heat and systolic blood pressure, underscoring the importance of understanding climate change's effect on cardiovascular health. We are proud of their contributions and look forward to further advancements in this critical field.

Read the full paper here: The direct and urinary electrolyte-mediated effects of ambient temperature on population blood pressure: A causal mediation analysis - ScienceDirect

Ayesha Mukhopadhyay, a former PhD student in Epidemiology program