Does fine particulate matter (PM2.5) affect the benefits of habitual physical activity on lung function in adults: a longitudinal cohort study

Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) increases a person’s inhalation of air pollutants due to greater ventilation, possibly leading to larger adverse health effects. This study aims to investigate the combined effects of long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and habitual PA on...

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Main Authors: Cui Guo, Yacong Bo, Ta-Chien Chan, Zilong Zhang, Changqing Lin, Tony Tam, Alexis K. H. Lau, Ly-yun Chang, Gerard Hoek, Xiang Qian Lao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-020-01570-5