The most up-to-date estimate of the global burden of disease indicates that ambient air
pollution, including fine particulate matter and ozone, contributes to an estimated 5.2 million …

Paediatric populations are particularly vulnerable to respiratory diseases caused and
exacerbated by aeroallergens, pollutants and infectious agents. Worsening climate change …

Importance Reducing exposure to fine particulate matter (< 2.5 μm [PM 2.5]) air pollution
improves cardiopulmonary morbidity and mortality. However, the public health relevance of …

Five-stage Sioutas impactors were used to collect particulate matter (PM) in 4 classrooms
and the playground of a school with various educational levels near the largest industrial …

Background Poor sperm quality is a major cause of male infertility. However, evidence
remains scarce on how greenness affects male sperm quality. Objectives To assess the …

Introduction A child's living environment has a significant impact on their respiratory health,
with exposure to poor indoor air quality (IAQ) contributing to potentially lifelong respiratory …

Environmental air pollution presents a considerable risk to global respiratory health. If critical
levels are exceeded, inhaled pollutants can lead to the development of respiratory …

Air pollution exposure is a major health concern globally. Children are especially vulnerable
as their lungs and organs are still maturing and it is important to minimize children's …

Background: The global impact of climate change ranges from intense heatwaves to
extreme weather events that endanger entire ecosystems and people's way of life. Adverse …

The widespread use of plastics has revolutionized modern life, but also led to environmental
pollution. Although microplastics (MPs) have been detected in various environments, their …