Fine Particulate Air Pollution and Hospital Admissions for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Case-Crossover Study in Taipei

Fine Particulate Air Pollution and Hospital Admissions for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Case-Crossover Study in Taipei

We undertook this study to investigate whether there is an association between atmospheric fine particles (PM2.5) levels and inpatient admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Taipei, Taiwan. Data on inpatient admissions for COPD and ambient on air pollution levels in Taipei we...

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Main Authors: Chun-Yuh Yang, Shang-Shyue Tsai, Chih-Ching Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-11-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
fine particulate
air pollution
COPD
case-crossover
hospital admissions
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/10/11/6015

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