Particulate air pollution (pm2.5 and pm10 ) and medical consultations due to respiratory disease in Medellín (2008-2009)

Scientific evidence shows how air pollution has negative effects on human health. Medellin city (Colombia) has high levels of air pollution (according to Redaire’s measurements) as well as a high rate of medical and emergency consultations due to respiratory disease (according to Metrosalud’s measur...

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Main Authors: Carlos F. Gaviria G, Paula C. Benavides C, Carolina A. Tangarife
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad de Antioquia 2011-07-01
Series:Revista Facultad Nacional de Salud Pública
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Online Access:http://aprendeenlinea.udea.edu.co/revistas/index.php/fnsp/article/view/8920/10028