Low-Concentration PM2.5 and Mortality: Estimating Acute and Chronic Effects in a Population-Based Study

Conclusions: Using a mutually adjusted model, we estimated significant acute and chronic effects of PM2.5 exposures below current EPA standards. These findings suggest that improving air quality below current standards may benefit public health.

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Citation: Shi L, Zanobetti A, Kloog I, Coull BA, Koutrakis P, Melly SJ, Schwartz JD. Low-Concentration PM2.5 and Mortality: Estimating Acute and Chronic Effects in a Population-Based Study. Environ Health Perspect; http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1409111.
Received: 22 August 2014
Accepted: 13 May 2015
Advance Publication: 3 June 2015
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Source: EHP Research - June 3, 2015 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sam Duvall Tags: Research Article Source Type: research