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

Particulate matter (PM) is regulated in various parts of the world based on specific size cut
offs, often expressed as 10 or 2.5 µm mass median aerodynamic diameter. This pollutant is …

Epidemiological evidence demonstrates a link between air pollution exposure and the onset
and progression of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, current …

This document presents answers to 24 questions relevant to reviewing European policies on
air pollution and to addressing health aspects of these policies. The answers were …

Air pollution is increasingly recognized as an important and modifiable determinant of
cardiovascular disease in urban communities. Acute exposure has been linked to a range of …

Carbonaceous aerosol, a major component of particulate matter (PM), gases, and vapors in
the atmosphere, has been associated with natural and anthropogenic air pollution, reduced …

Background The mechanisms governing the correlation between exposure to ultrafine
particles and the increased incidence of cardiovascular disease remain unknown. Ultrafine …

Background Traffic-related air pollution is consistently associated with cardiovascular
morbidity and mortality. Recent human and animal studies suggest that exposure to air …

Although long-term exposure to traffic-related air pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide has
been linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, little is known about the association …

The relationship between increased exposure to PM and adverse cardiovascular effects is
well documented in epidemiological studies. Inflammation in the lungs, caused by deposited …