Risk assessment of PM<sub>2.5</sub> to child residents in Brazilian Amazon region with biofuel production
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Exposure to fine fractions of particulate matter (PM<sub>2.5</sub>) is associated with increased hospital admissions and mortality for respiratory and cardiovascular disease in children and the elderly. This study aims to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-09-01
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Series: | Environmental Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.ehjournal.net/content/11/1/64 |