Short-Term Effects of Particulate Matter and Its Constituents on Emergency Room Visits for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Time-Stratified Case-Crossover Study in an Urban Area

Short-Term Effects of Particulate Matter and Its Constituents on Emergency Room Visits for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Time-Stratified Case-Crossover Study in an Urban Area

Background: PM<sub>2.5</sub> exposure is associated with pulmonary and airway inflammation, and the health impact might vary by PM<sub>2.5</sub> constitutes. This study evaluated the effects of increased short-term exposure to PM<sub>2.5</sub> constituents on chro...

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Main Authors: Yii-Ting Huang, Chien-Chih Chen, Yu-Ni Ho, Ming-Ta Tsai, Chih-Min Tsai, Po-Chun Chuang, Fu-Jen Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
air pollution
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
constituents
emergency department
particulate matter
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/9/4400

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