Background: Observed seasonal differences in particulate matter (PM) associations with
human health may be due to their composition and to toxicity-related seasonal interactions …

Abstract The World Health Organization estimates that particulate matter (PM) air pollution
contributes to approximately 800,000 premature deaths each year, ranking it the 13th …

We review the literature indicating that the adverse health effects of ambient particulate
matter involve the generation of oxidative stress and inflammation, as well as …

Epidemiology studies associate increased pulmonary morbidity with episodes of high
particulate air pollution (size range 0.1-10 mum diameter, PM10). Pneumonia, often viral in …

Background Air pollution is a recognized aggravating factor for pulmonary diseases and has
notably deleterious effects on asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia. Recent studies suggest …

Efforts to understand and mitigate the health effects of particulate matter (PM) air pollution
have a rich and interesting history. This review focuses on six substantial lines of research …

Epidemiological studies demonstrated an association between increased levels of ambient
air pollution particles and human morbidity and mortality. Production of oxidants, either …

Results from epidemiology studies have shown statistical associations between ambient air
particulate matter (PM) concentrations and mortality/morbidity, particularly among …

A number of epidemiological studies have associated increased cardiopulmonary mortality
and hospital admissions with episodes of high particulate air pollution. Inhaled particles …

Background Particulate air pollution is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular
disease and stroke. Although the precise mechanisms underlying this association are still …