Importance Knowledge of whether serious adverse pregnancy outcomes are associated
with increasingly widespread effects of climate change in the US would be crucial for the …

Aluminum (Al) is a ubiquitous substance encountered both naturally (as the third most
abundant element) and intentionally (used in water, foods, pharmaceuticals, and vaccines); …

Background Ambient air pollution has been associated with restricted fetal growth, which is
linked with adverse respiratory health in childhood. We assessed the effect of maternal …

Background: Growing evidence indicates that toxicity of fine particulate matter≤ 2.5 μm in
diameter (PM2. 5) differs by chemical component. Exposure to components may differ by …

Biomass burning (BB) including forest, bush, prescribed fires, agricultural fires, residential
wood combustion, and power generation has long been known to affect climate, air quality …

Fine particulate matter (PM) in the ambient air is implicated in a variety of human health
issues throughout the globe. Regulation of fine PM in the atmosphere requires information …

Many people live, work and spend time during their commute in near-road environments (<
50 m) where pollutant concentrations usually remain high. We investigated the influence of …

Background: Inhaling fine particles (particulate matter with diameter≤ 2.5 μm; PM2. 5) can
induce oxidative stress and inflammation, and may contribute to onset of preterm labor and …

This document presents answers to 24 questions relevant to reviewing European policies on
air pollution and to addressing health aspects of these policies. The answers were …

Background: The prevalence of autistic disorder (AD), a serious developmental condition,
has risen dramatically over the past two decades, but high-quality population-based …