Exposure to even small amounts of toxic air pollutants is linked to increased cardiovascular and respiratory death rates.
Doyle RiceSmog isn't just annoying, it's also deadly: Exposure to even small amounts of toxic air pollutants is linked to increased cardiovascular and respiratory death rates, according to a new international study.
Guo said there is no threshold for the association between particulate matter and mortality:"Even low levels of air pollution can increase the risk of death," he said.MARK RALSTON, AFP/Getty Images The two main categories of particulate matter are PM2.5 and PM10; the number represents the diameter of each particle in microns.
Many studies have examined particulate matter and mortality, but most of those were based on single cities, regions or countries, U.S. News and World Report said. This study's method and scope were broader, however, allowing researchers to examine and compare particulate matter concentrations with deaths from all causes at the global, regional and national levels.
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