Ambient particulate matter and biomass burning: an ecological time series study of respiratory and cardiovascular hospital visits in northern Thailand

Ambient particulate matter and biomass burning: an ecological time series study of respiratory and cardiovascular hospital visits in northern Thailand

Abstract Background Exposure to particulate matter (PM) emitted from biomass burning is an increasing concern, particularly in Southeast Asia. It is not yet clear how the source of PM influences the risk of an adverse health outcome. The objective of this study was to quantify and compare health ris...

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Main Authors: W. Mueller, M. Loh, S. Vardoulakis, H. J. Johnston, S. Steinle, N. Precha, W. Kliengchuay, K. Tantrakarnapa, J. W. Cherrie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Particulate matter
Biomass burning
Thailand
Hospital visits
Time series
Ambient air pollution
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12940-020-00629-3

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