Air pollution is a complex and ubiquitous mixture of pollutants including particulate matter,
chemical substances and biological materials. There is growing awareness of the adverse …

Background Chronic exposure to particulate air pollution may accelerate cognitive decline in
older adults, although data on this association are limited. Our objective was to examine …

Air pollution is a growing hazard to human health. This study examines whether air pollution
affects the formation of corporate human capital and thereby firm performance. We find that …

Background Many epidemiologic studies have documented variable relationships between
ambient particulate matter (PM) and COPD hospitalizations and mortality in cities worldwide …

Background: Many studies have linked weather to mortality; however, role of such critical
factors as regional variation, susceptible populations, and acclimatization remain …

Climate change induced by anthropogenic warming of the earth's atmosphere is a daunting
problem. This review examines one of the consequences of climate change that has only …

With fewer newborns and people living longer, older people are making up an increasing
fraction of the total population. Epidemiological evidence shows that older-age-related …

Background: Although ambient fine particulate matter (PM2. 5; particulate matter≤ 2.5 µm in
aerodynamic diameter) has been linked to adverse human health effects, the chemical …

Fine particulate matter (PM) in the ambient air is implicated in a variety of human health
issues throughout the globe. Regulation of fine PM in the atmosphere requires information …

Air pollution is emerging as a risk factor for human health like cancer and other health
outcomes in developing countries, especially Iran where air pollutant concentrations are …