Efforts to understand and mitigate the health effects of particulate matter (PM) air pollution
have a rich and interesting history. This review focuses on six substantial lines of research …

We review literature providing insights on health-related effects caused by inhalation of
ambient air particulate matter (PM) containing metals, emphasizing effects associated with in …

Importance The US Environmental Protection Agency is required to reexamine its National
Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) every 5 years, but evidence of mortality risk is …

In the Air Pollution and Health: A European Approach (APHEA2) project, the effects of
ambient ozone concentrations on mortality were investigated. Data were collected on daily …

Human exposure to particulate matter (PM) elicits a variety of responses on the
cardiovascular system through both direct and indirect pathways. Indirect effects of PM on …

With the rapid growth of the nanotechnology industry, the need to understand the biological
effects of aerosol exposure has become increasingly important. Featuring contributions by …

Recent epidemiological studies have demonstrated associations between air pollution and
adverse effects that extend beyond respiratory and cardiovascular disease, including low …

Controversy remains regarding the relationship between various metrics of ozone (O3) and
mortality. In China, the largest developing country, there have been few studies investigating …

Fine and ultra-fine particulate matter (PM) are major constituents of urban air pollution and
recognized risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. This review examined the effects of PM …

Background: Suspended particles and ozone have been associated with varying degrees of
cardiac autonomic dysfunction Methods: In Mexico City, residents from a nursing home …