Abstract Ultrafine particles (PM0. 1), which are present in the air in large numbers, pose a
health risk. They generally enter the body through the lungs but translocate to essentially all …

Background: A rich body of literature exists that has demonstrated adverse human health
effects following exposure to ambient air particulate matter (PM), and there is strong support …

Background Air pollution constitutes a significant stimulus of asthma exacerbations;
however, the impacts of exposure to major air pollutants on asthma-related hospital …

Particulate matter (PM) is a complex, heterogeneous mixture that changes in time and
space. It encompasses many different chemical components and physical characteristics …

Ultrafine particles (UFPs; diameter less than 100 nm) are ubiquitous in urban air, and an
acknowledged risk to human health. Globally, the major source for urban outdoor UFP …

The diversity of ambient particle size and chemical composition considerably complicates
pinpointing the specific causal associations between exposure to particles and adverse …

FEF25–75, forced expiratory flow at 25–75% of vital capacity; FEV1, forced expiratory
volume in 1 second; FMD, flow-mediated dilatation; FVC, forced vital capacity; GIS …

Epidemiological and toxicological research continues to support a link between urban air
pollution and an increased incidence and/or severity of airway disease. Detrimental effects …

Background: Epidemiological evidence suggests that exposure to ambient air fine
particulate matter (PM2. 5) increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and …

Numerous epidemiologic time-series studies have shown generally consistent associations
of cardiovascular hospital admissions and mortality with outdoor air pollution, particularly …