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1993

Particulate Exposure Linked to Increased Respiratory Problems and Risk of Early Death

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Researchers discovered a strong association between exposure to fine particles, sulfur dioxide, and acid aerosols, and an increase in respiratory symptoms, reduced lung capacity, and risk of early death.


Tags: air, lung


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Dockery DW, Pope CA 3rd, Xu X, Spengler JD, Ware JH, Fay ME, Ferris BG Jr, Speizer FE. 1993. An association between air pollution and mortality in six U.S. cities. N Engl J Med 329(24):1753-1759. [Abstract] [Full Text]


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