Climatic variability and morbidity and mortality associated with particulate matter

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE The objective of this study has been to analyze whether fine particulate matter (PM2.5), as well as its synergistic effect with maximum temperature, humidity, and seasons, is associated with morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular diseases. METHODS This is an ecological st...

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Main Authors: Poliany Cristiny de Oliveira Rodrigues, Samya de Lara Pinheiro, Washington Junger, Eliane Ignotti, Sandra de Souza Hacon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2017-10-01
Series:Revista de Saúde Pública
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Online Access:http://www.scielosp.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-89102017000100281&lng=en&tlng=en