Reduced ambient PM2.5, better lung function, and decreased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Reduced ambient PM2.5, better lung function, and decreased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Background: Several studies reported that long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) was associated with an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It remains unclear whether reduced PM2.5 can decrease the risk of COPD development. Objective: To investigate the ass...

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Main Authors: Yacong Bo, Ly-yun Chang, Cui Guo, Changqing Lin, Alexis K.H. Lau, Tony Tam, Xiang Qian Lao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-11-01
Series:Environment International
Subjects:
Particulate matter
Air quality improvement
Lung function
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412021003317

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