Several epidemiologic and toxicological studies have commonly viewed ambient fine
particulate matter (PM2. 5), defined as particles having an aerodynamic diameter of less …

Sepsis is a major contributor to the global burden of disease. The majority of sepsis cases
and deaths are estimated to occur in low and middle-income countries. Barriers to reducing …

Background The global burden of lower respiratory infections (LRIs) and corresponding risk
factors in children older than 5 years and adults has not been studied as comprehensively …

Background Global child mortality reduced substantially during the Millennium Development
Goal period (2000–15). We aimed to estimate morbidity, mortality, and prevalence of risk …

Summary Background The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors (GBD)
Study 2015 provides an up-to-date analysis of the burden of lower respiratory tract infections …

This study provides an approximate estimate of how much disease can be prevented by
reducing the environmental risks to health. It includes a meta-synthesis of key evidence …

Ambient air pollution has been associated with respiratory diseases in children. However, its
effects on pediatric pneumonia have not been meta-analyzed. We conducted a systematic …

Pneumonia is a type of acute lower respiratory infection that is common and severe. The
outcome of lower respiratory infection is determined by the degrees to which immunity is …

Background Acute respiratory infections (ARI) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality
in under-five children worldwide. About 6.6 million children less than 5 years of age die …

Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common pathogen identified in
young children with acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI) as well as an important cause of …