Studies on health effects of airborne particulate matter (PM) have traditionally focused on
particles< 10 μm in diameter (PM10) or particles< 2.5 μm in diameter (PM2. 5). The coarse …

Airborne particles have been linked to increased mortality and morbidity. As most research
has focused on fine particles (PM 2.5), the health implications of coarse particles (PM 10 …

In December 2019, a novel disease, coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19), emerged in
Wuhan, People's Republic of China. COVID-19 is caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS …

Tire wear particles (TWP) have been identified as one of the major sources of microplastics
(MPs), and few studies have focused on their environmental behaviors and impacts …

Background: Coarse particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter between 2.5 and 10 μ m
(PM 2.5–10) air pollution is a severe environmental problem in developing countries, but its …

Background and aims The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is severely
threatening and challenging public health worldwide. Epidemiological studies focused on …

Herein is the discussion of the 2006 A&WMA Critical Review1, 2 on “Health Effects of Fine
Particulate Air Pollution: Lines that Connect.” In the review, Drs. C. Arden Pope III and …

Environmental factors are considered key determinants of cardiovascular disease. Although
lifestyle choices such as smoking, diet, and exercise are viewed as major environmental …

The health impact of airborne particulate matter (PM) has long been a concern to clinicians,
biologists, and the general public. With many epidemiological studies confirming the …

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 …