In 2004, the first American Heart Association scientific statement on “Air Pollution and
Cardiovascular Disease” concluded that exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution …

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Air pollution is a heterogeneous, complex mixture of gases, liquids, and particulate matter.
Epidemiological studies have demonstrated a consistent increased risk for cardiovascular …

Background Long-term exposure to pollution can lead to an increase in the rate of decline of
lung function, especially in older individuals and in those with chronic obstructive pulmonary …

The objectives of this study were to determine whether differences in the size and
composition of coarse (2.5-10 micro m), fine (< 2.5 microm), and ultrafine (< 0.1 microm) …

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

Exposure to ambient air particulate matter (PM) is associated with pulmonary and
cardiovascular diseases and cancer. The mechanisms of PM-induced health effects are …

Ambient particulate matter (PM) is an environmental factor that has been associated with
increased respiratory morbidity and mortality. The major effect of ambient PM on the …

Background Air pollution from road traffic is a serious health hazard, and people with
preexisting respiratory disease may be at increased risk. We investigated the effects of short …

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease, which involves a variety of different mediators,
including reactive oxygen species. There is growing awareness that particulate pollutants …