Association between Atmospheric Fine Particulate Matter and Hospital Admissions for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Southwestern Taiwan: A Population-Based Study

Association between Atmospheric Fine Particulate Matter and Hospital Admissions for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Southwestern Taiwan: A Population-Based Study

Objectives: This paper reports on the findings of a population-based study to evaluate the relationship between atmospheric fine particulate matter (PM2.5) levels and hospital admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in southwestern Taiwan over a three-year period, 2008–2010. Meth...

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Main Authors: Su-Lun Hwang, Su-Er Guo, Miao-Ching Chi, Chiang-Ting Chou, Yu-Ching Lin, Chieh-Mo Lin, Yen-Li Chou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-03-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
fine particulate matter
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
hospital admissions
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/13/4/366

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