The Impact of an Urban Scrapyard Fire on Respiratory-Related Pediatric Emergency Department Visits
Conclusion:
A localized, transient increase in PM2.5 was associated with increased pediatric emergency department visits for asthma among patients living downwind of the fire.
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
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