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Elderly Mortality and Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone.

En Joo JungWonwoong NaKyeong-Eun LeeJae Yeon Jang
Published in: Journal of Korean medical science (2019)
In our study, an increase in the number of deaths in the elderly population in accordance with the increase in the PM2.5 and ozone was found. The association found in our study could also influence socioeconomic burden. Future studies need to be performed in regards to younger population, as well as other air pollutants.
Keyphrases
  • particulate matter
  • air pollution
  • type diabetes
  • middle aged
  • hydrogen peroxide
  • risk factors
  • risk assessment
  • current status
  • coronary artery disease