ATMOSPHERE: Enhanced: Air Pollution-Related Illness: Effects of Particles -- Nel 308 (5723): 804 -- Science: "Air Pollution-Related Illness: Effects of Particles
André Nel[HN12]
Worldwide epidemiological studies show a consistent increase in cardiac and respiratory morbidity and mortality from exposure to particulate matter [HN1] (PM) (1-3). PM is a key ingredient of polluted air and is estimated to kill more than 500,000 people each year (4). To prevent this staggering loss of life we must understand the characteristics of the toxic particles and gain insight into how these characteristics are related to adverse health effects [HN2] (5). As our understanding increases, we can use this knowledge to develop biomarkers in the hope of identifying susceptible individuals and reducing their exposure to PM."
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