Particulate matter (PM) is a complex, heterogeneous mixture that changes in time and
space. It encompasses many different chemical components and physical characteristics …

Efforts to understand and mitigate the health effects of particulate matter (PM) air pollution
have a rich and interesting history. This review focuses on six substantial lines of research …

Inhalation of metal (loid) s in ambient particulate matter (APM) represents a significant
exposure pathway to humans. Although exposure assessment associated with this pathway …

Associations have been found between long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and
cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The contribution of air pollution to atherosclerosis …

Particulate matter (PM) is a key indicator of air pollution and a significant risk factor for
adverse health outcomes in humans. PM is not a self-contained pollutant but a mixture of …

A summary of a critical review by a working group of the German commission on Air
Pollution Prevention of VDI and DIN of the actual data on exposure and health effects …

Identifying the ambient particulate matter (PM) fractions or constituents, critically involved in
eliciting adverse health effects, is crucial to the implementation of more cost-efficient …

The health impact of airborne particulate matter (PM) has long been a concern to clinicians,
biologists, and the general public. With many epidemiological studies confirming the …

Air pollution is associated with morbidity and mortality induced by respiratory diseases.
However, the mechanisms therein involved are not yet fully clarified. Thus, we tested the …

We review literature providing insights on health-related effects caused by inhalation of
ambient air particulate matter (PM) containing metals, emphasizing effects associated with in …