Effect of long-term exposure to fine particulate matter on lung function decline and risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Taiwan: a longitudinal, cohort study.

C, Guo; Z, Zhang; AKH, Lau; CQ, Lin; YC, Chuang; J, Chan; WK, Jiang; T, Tam; EK, Yeoh; TC, Chan; LY, Chang; XQ, Lao

doi:10.1016/s2542-5196(18)30028-7

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Effect of long-term exposure to fine particulate matter on lung function decline and risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Taiwan: a longitudinal, cohort study.

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Guo C

Zhang Z

Lau AKH

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>Information on the effects of long-term exposure to fine particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 2·5 μm or less (PM<sub>2·5</sub>) on lung health is scarce. We aimed to investigate the associations between long-term exposure to PM<sub>2·5</sub>, lung function, and chron...

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