Estimating urban ground-level PM10 using MODIS 3km AOD product and meteorological parameters from WRF model

S Ghotbi, S Sotoudeheian, M Arhami - Atmospheric Environment, 2016 - Elsevier
Satellite remote sensing products of AOD from MODIS along with appropriate
meteorological parameters were used to develop statistical models and estimate ground …

[HTML][HTML] Acute effects of particulate air pollution on the incidence of coronary heart disease in Shanghai, China

X Ye, L Peng, H Kan, W Wang, F Geng, Z Mu, J Zhou… - PLoS …, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Evidence based on ecological studies in China suggests that short-term
exposure to particulate matter (PM) is associated with cardiovascular mortality. However …

Short-term effects of fine particulate air pollution on cardiovascular hospital emergency room visits: a time-series study in Beijing, China

C Su, S Breitner, A Schneider, L Liu, U Franck… - International archives of …, 2016 - Springer
Background The link between particulate matter (PM) and cardiovascular morbidity has
been investigated in numerous studies. Less evidence exists, however, about how age …

Critical review of air pollution health effects with special concern on respiratory health

MA Khafaie, CS Yajnik, SS Salvi… - Journal of air pollution and …, 2016 - japh.tums.ac.ir
Abstract Searching, PubMed (accessed Nov. 10, 2015) for “Air pollution” and “Health”
resulted in 26,156 citations. Since the 1930 Meuse Valley episode in Belgium, Donora 1948 …

Quantifying short-term and long-term health benefits of attaining ambient fine particulate pollution standards in Guangzhou, China

H Lin, T Liu, J Xiao, W Zeng, X Li, L Guo, Y Xu… - Atmospheric …, 2016 - Elsevier
Abstract In 2012, Chinese Environmental Bureau modified its National Ambient Air Quality
Standards to include fine particulate matter (PM 2.5). Recent air pollution monitoring data …

[HTML][HTML] Air pollution, aeroallergens and admissions to pediatric emergency room for respiratory reasons in Turin, northwestern Italy

R Bono, V Romanazzi, V Bellisario, R Tassinari… - BMC public health, 2016 - Springer
Background Air pollution can cause respiratory symptoms or exacerbate pre-existing
respiratory diseases, especially in children. This study looked at the short-term association …

The effects of PM10 on electrocardiogram parameters, blood pressure and oxidative stress in healthy rats: the protective effects of vanillic acid

M Dianat, E Radmanesh, M Badavi, G Goudarzi… - … science and pollution …, 2016 - Springer
Particulate matter (PM) inhalation is an established trigger of cardiovascular events such as
cardiac arrhythmias that occur within hours to days after exposure. Higher daily PM levels …

[HTML][HTML] Environment and health: not only cancer

A Colao, G Muscogiuri, P Piscitelli - International Journal of …, 2016 - mdpi.com
The Hippocratic tradition emphasized environmental causes of diseases and the need for
harmony between the individual and the natural environment as the right philosophy to …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of particulate matter and its chemical constituents on elderly hospital admissions due to circulatory and respiratory diseases

TM Ferreira, MC Forti, CU De Freitas… - International journal of …, 2016 - mdpi.com
Various fractions of particulate matter have been associated with increased mortality and
morbidity. The purpose of our study is to analyze the associations between concentrations of …

How can urban policies improve air quality and help mitigate global climate change: a systematic mapping review

AD Slovic, MA de Oliveira, J Biehl, H Ribeiro - Journal of Urban Health, 2016 - Springer
Tackling climate change at the global level is central to a growing field of scientific research
on topics such as environmental health, disease burden, and its resulting economic impacts …