Characterization of Fine Particulate Matter and Associations between Particulate Chemical Constituents and Mortality in Seoul, Korea | Zendy

Ji-Young Son | Zendy; Jong-Tae Lee | Zendy; KiHyun Kim | Zendy; Kweon Jung | Zendy; Michelle L. Bell | Zendy

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Characterization of Fine Particulate Matter and Associations between Particulate Chemical Constituents and Mortality in Seoul, Korea

Author(s) -

Ji-Young Son,

Jong-Tae Lee,

KiHyun Kim,

Kweon Jung,

Michelle L. Bell

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

environmental health perspectives

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.257

H-Index - 282

eISSN - 1552-9924

pISSN - 0091-6765

DOI - 10.1289/ehp.1104316

Subject(s) - chemical composition , particulates , aerodynamic diameter , relative humidity , interquartile range , sulfate , environmental science , environmental chemistry , chemistry , meteorology , geography , medicine , organic chemistry , surgery

Numerous studies have linked fine particles [≤ 2.5 µm in aerodynamic diameter (PM(2.5))] and health. Most studies focused on the total mass of the particles, although the chemical composition of the particles varies substantially. Which chemical components of fine particles that are the most harmful is not well understood, and research on the chemical composition of PM(2.5) and the components that are the most harmful is particularly limited in Asia.

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