A review on the human health impact of airborne particulate matter

Particulate matter (PM) is a key indicator of air pollution brought into the air by a variety of natural and human activities. As it can be suspended over long time and travel over long distances in the atmosphere, it can cause a wide range of diseases that lead to a significant reduction of human l...

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Published in:Environment international Vol. 74; pp. 136 - 143
Main Authors: Kim, Ki-Hyun, Kabir, Ehsanul, Kabir, Shamin
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2015
Subjects:
air
Air Pollutants - chemistry
Air Pollutants - classification
Air Pollutants - toxicity
Air pollution
Air Pollution - legislation & jurisprudence
Disease - etiology
Health
Human
Human health
Humans
Particle Size
Particulate emissions
Particulate matter
Particulate Matter - chemistry
Particulate Matter - classification
Particulate Matter - toxicity
particulates
PM10
PM2.5
Pollutants
Pollution abatement
Strategy
Transport
travel
PM10
Human health
Particle size
Particulate matter
PM2.5
PM(2.5)
PM
ISSN:0160-4120, 1873-6750, 1873-6750
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Summary:Particulate matter (PM) is a key indicator of air pollution brought into the air by a variety of natural and human activities. As it can be suspended over long time and travel over long distances in the atmosphere, it can cause a wide range of diseases that lead to a significant reduction of human life. The size of particles has been directly linked to their potential for causing health problems. Small particles of concern include “inhalable coarse particles” with a diameter of 2.5 to 10μm and “fine particles” smaller than 2.5μm in diameter. As the source–effect relationship of PM remains unclear, it is not easy to define such effects from individual sources such as long-range transport of pollution. Because of the potent role of PM and its associated pollutants, detailed knowledge of their human health impacts is of primary importance. This paper summarizes the basic evidence on the health effects of particulate matter. An in-depth analysis is provided to address the implications for policy-makers so that more stringent strategies can be implemented to reduce air pollution and its health effects. •Diverse sources of particulate matter deteriorate air quality and exert impact on human health.•An overview of PM is provided by synthesizing information of its impact and regulation efforts.•The management skills of PM from the areas suffering from its worst pollution are also addressed.
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ISSN:0160-4120
1873-6750
1873-6750
DOI:10.1016/j.envint.2014.10.005