Background Air pollution is killing close to 5 million people a year, and harming billions
more. Air pollution levels remain extremely high in many parts of the world, and air pollution …

Air pollution exposure is associated with an increased risk of acute and chronic
cardiovascular mortality. Recent observations have implicated fine particulate matter (PM …

The composition of airborne particulate matter (PM) varies widely depending on its source,
and recent studies have suggested that particle-associated adverse health effects are …

Ambient air pollution (AAP) and particulate matters (PM) have been closely associated with
adverse health effects such as respiratory disease and cardiovascular diseases. Previous …

Particulate matter (PM), a complex mix of chemical compounds, results to be associated with
various health effects. However there is still lack of information on the impact of its different …

Adverse health effects of urban air pollution particulates may be attributable to particle
mediated oxidant stress and inflammation. Intracellular oxidant production in normal …

Air pollution is a very critical issue worldwide, particularly in developing countries.
Particulate matter (PM) is a type of air pollution that comprises a heterogeneous mixture of …

Emerging epidemiological evidence suggests that exposure to particulate matter (PM) air
pollution increases the risk of cardiovascular events but the exact mechanism by which PM …

Exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution increases the risk for myocardial infarctions,
strokes, and cardiovascular mortality. A variety of responsible mechanisms have been …

Particulate matter (PM), a component of urban air pollution that derives primarily from the
combustion of fossil fuels, is responsible for a number of health effects in humans. Recent …