The Effects of Short-Term and Very Short-Term Particulate Matter Exposure on Asthma-Related Hospital Visits: National Health Insurance Data.
CONCLUSION: We found a significant association between short-term and very short-term PM exposure exceeding the current daily average environmental standards of Korea and asthma-related hospital visits. These results are expected to aid in establishing appropriate environmental standards and relevant policies for PM.
PMID: 31538430 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Yonsei Medical Journal - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Song DJ, Choi SH, Song WJ, Park KH, Jee YK, Cho SH, Lim DH Tags: Yonsei Med J Source Type: research
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