Air pollution is well recognized as a major risk factor for chronic non-communicable
diseases and has been estimated to contribute more to global morbidity and mortality than …

Background: Particulate air pollution's physical health effects are well known, but
associations between particulate matter (PM) exposure and mental illness have not yet been …

Abstract Fine particulate matter< 2.5 μm (PM2. 5) air pollution is the most important
environmental risk factor contributing to global cardiovascular (CV) mortality and disability …

This paper examines the effect of both cumulative and transitory exposures to air pollution
for the same individuals over time on cognitive performance by matching a nationally …

Executive summary Pollution is the largest environmental cause of disease and premature
death in the world today. Diseases caused by pollution were responsible for an estimated 9 …

Background Accumulating evidence links fine particulate matter (PM 2· 5) to premature
mortality, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disease. However, less is known about the …

Recent extensive evidence indicates that air pollution, in addition to causing respiratory and
cardiovascular diseases, may also negatively affect the brain and contribute to central …

Background Emerging evidence suggests that living near major roads might adversely affect
cognition. However, little is known about its relationship with the incidence of dementia …

The existing reviews and meta-analyses addressing unequal exposure of environmental
hazards on certain populations have focused on several environmental pollutants or on the …

The American Thoracic Society has previously published statements on what constitutes an
adverse effect on health of air pollution in 1985 and 2000. We set out to update and broaden …