Atmospheric pollution suspended in humid air is popularly known as 'smog'. It is composed
of dust particles of different sizes, as well as non-metal oxides, organic compounds, and …

Ambient air pollution is the leading environmental risk factor for disease globally. Air
pollutants can increase the risk of some respiratory infections, but their effects on …

Background Particulate matter (PM) is a key pollutant in ambient air that has been
associated with negative health conditions in urban environments. The aim of this study was …

Inhalation exposure to indoor air pollutants and cigarette smoke increases the risk of
developing tuberculosis (TB). Whether exposure to ambient air pollution particulate matter …

Abstract The Mexico City Metropolitan Area (MCMA) is one of the largest and most
populated urban environments in the world and experiences high air pollution levels. To …

Background The current evidence has presented mixed results between air pollutants
exposure and the progression of tuberculosis (TB). The purpose of this study was to explore …

Objectives Several respirable hazards, including smoking and indoor air pollution from
biomass, were suggested to increase the risk of tuberculosis. Few studies have been …

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health problem in China, and its incidence shows
certain regional disparities. Systematic investigations of the social and environmental factors …

Tuberculosis (TB) and air pollution both contribute significantly to the global burden of
disease. Epidemiological studies show that exposure to household and urban air pollution …

Exposure to air pollution particulate matter (PM) and tuberculosis (TB) are two of the leading
global public health challenges affecting low and middle income countries. An estimated …