The Role of Particle Composition on the Association Between PM2.5 and Mortality

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Authors

Petros Koutrakis · Artistic Realization Technologies

Joel Schwartz · Artistic Realization Technologies

Abstract

This study shows that certain chemical species modify the association between PM2.5 and mortality and illustrates that mass alone is not a sufficient metric when evaluating health effects of PM exposure.

Topics & Keywords

Air Quality and Health Impacts Climate Change and Health Impacts Energy and Environment Impacts

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Epidemiology

Volume 19, Issue 5, pp. 680-689

DOI: 10.1097/ede.0b013e3181812bb7

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