Using five exposure metrics to explore the association between ambient PM2.5 and the hospital admissions for COPD in Tianshui city, China

Abstract Numerous studies have identified air pollutant as a primary risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). However, the daily average levels of PM2.5 may not accurately reflect the actual exposure level due to the fluctuating...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Deshun Li, Jiyuan Dong, Xiaoju Liu, Juan Shu, Lisha Zhu, Hairong Bao
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-08-01
Subjects:	Fine particulate matter Air pollution COPD China
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-10116-9