Spatial analysis of MODIS aerosol optical depth, PM<sub>2.5</sub>, and chronic coronary heart disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Numerous studies have found adverse health effects of acute and chronic exposure to fine particulate matter (PM<sub>2.5</sub>). Air pollution epidemiological studies relying on ground measurements provided by monitoring n...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hu Zhiyong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:International Journal of Health Geographics
Online Access:http://www.ij-healthgeographics.com/content/8/1/27