Fine Particulate Air Pollution and Mortality in 20 U.S. Cities, 1987–1994
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- 14 December 2000
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 343 (24), 1742-1749
- https://doi.org/10.1056/nejm200012143432401
Abstract
Air pollution in cities has been linked to increased rates of mortality and morbidity in developed and developing countries. Although these findings have helped lead to a tightening of air-quality standards, their validity with respect to public health has been questioned.Keywords
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