Air pollution is a global health concern. Particulate matter (PM) 2.5, a component of ambient
air pollution, has been identified by the World Health Organization as one of the pollutants …

BACKGROUND Particulate matter (PM) in ambient air is a complex mixture containing
particles of different sizes and chemical composition. Short-term increases in ambient PM …

Air pollution is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world, particularly in
individuals with existing lung disease. Of the most common air pollutants, particulate matter …

Clinical and epidemiological studies demonstrate that short-and long-term exposure to air
pollution increases mortality due to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Given the …

Epidemiological and clinical studies have linked exposure to particulate matter (PM) to
adverse health effects, which may be registered as increased mortality and morbidity from …

Urban air quality is becoming a serious public health concern at global scale. Particulate
matter (PM) pollution is intimately linked with human health. Present review describes the …

Although air pollution is well known to be harmful to the lung and airways, it can also
damage most other organ systems of the body. It is estimated that about 500,000 lung …

Particulate matter (PM), a component of air pollution has been epidemiologically associated
with sudden deaths, cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses. The effects are more …

Particulate matter (PM) is a complex, heterogeneous mixture that changes in time and
space. It encompasses many different chemical components and physical characteristics …

Particulate matter in the environment: pulmonary and cardiov... : Current Opinion in Pulmonary
Medicine Particulate matter in the environment: pulmonary and cardiovascular effects …