Background Several observational studies have suggested that outdoor air pollution may
induce or aggravate asthma. However, epidemiological results are inconclusive due to the …

Air pollution is a worrisome risk factor for global morbidity and mortality and plays a special
role in many respiratory conditions. It contributes to around 8 million deaths/year, with …

This article briefly summarizes the epidemiology of the health effects of fine particulate air
pollution, provides an early, somewhat speculative, discussion of the contribution of …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disorder with
substantial patient burden and leading cause of death globally. Cigarette smoke remains to …

We investigated the carcinogenic and mutagenic respiratory health risks related to the
exposure to atmospheric PAHs in an urban area. Our study focused in the association of …

Background Evidence from developed countries suggests that fine particulate matter (≤ 2.5
µm [PM 2.5]) contributes to childhood respiratory morbidity and mortality. However, few …

Cardiovascular disease is one of the main causes of death in Iran. The aim of this study was
to determine the relation between air pollution and cardiovascular hospital admissions in …

Haze has become one of the most life-threatening problems in China and affects over one
billion Chinese people's health. Chinese people have become more dependent on …

Together with the growing availability of data from electronic records from healthcare
providers and healthcare systems, an assessment of associations between different …

Microalgae-derived functional materials, such as food supplements, drugs, and biofuels
have gained a great deal of attention in recent times. Among the several microalgae …