Lag effects of size-fractionated particulate matter pollution on outpatient visits for respiratory diseases in Lanzhou, China

CONCLUSIONS: Increased atmospheric PM concentration is associated with an increase in outpatient visits for RESD, and it has a lag effect. The increase in outpatient visits for RESD appears to be driven by increased PM2.5 concentrations. The results obtained may provide reference values for formulating preventive strategies to protect the population from the adverse impact of PM pollution.PMID:33775079 | DOI:10.26444/aaem/132179
Source: Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine : AAEM - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Source Type: research