Continued vigilance will be essential to lessen the effects of air pollution on human health
and pulmonary disease. Cooperation at a multinational level will be required on the part of …

The harm of fine particulate matter (PM2. 5) to public health is the focus of attention around
the world. The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2015 ranked PM2. 5 as the fifth …

Airborne particulate matter poses a serious threat to human health. Exposure to nanosized
(< 0.1 μm), vehicle-derived particulates may be hazardous due to their bioreactivity, their …

Air pollution exposure has increased extensively in recent years and there is considerable
evidence that exposure to particulate matter can lead to adverse respiratory outcomes. The …

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the relationship between prenatal exposure to airborne
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and child intelligence. METHODS: Children of …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD), comprised of pulmonary emphysema,
chronic bronchitis, and structural and inflammatory changes of small airways, is a leading …

The increasing number of population-based and epidemiologic associations between
oxidant pollutant exposures and cardiopulmonary disease exacerbation, decrements in …

Background Preeclampsia is a major complication of pregnancy that can lead to substantial
maternal and perinatal morbidity, mortality, and preterm birth. Increasing evidence suggests …

Children spend a third of their day in the classroom, where air pollution levels may differ
substantially from those outdoors due to specific indoor sources. Air pollution exposure …

Toxic heavy metals are released to the environment constantly from unregulated electronic
waste (e-waste) recycling in Guiyu, China, and thus may contribute to the elevation of lead …