World Bank - Are All Air Pollution Particles Equal? - How Constituents and Sources of Fine Air Pollution Particles (PM2.5) Affect Health [2021]
Description:
The report provides a comprehensive review of health effects of short- and long-term exposures to source-related components and trace constituents (specific markers of the individual sources) of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in outdoor air pollution. The analysis evaluates the data and methods used, as well as the uncertainties in the underlying epidemiological studies, based on the relevant published literature.
Why this Tool/Guidance?
Information provided is useful to support environmental health decision making regarding air pollution. It aims to improve the knowledge of health effects associated with specific constituents and sources of particulate matter.
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