A systematic review of the physical and chemical characteristics of pollutants from biomass burning and combustion of fossil fuels and health effects in Brazil

• Main Authors: Beatriz Fátima Alves de Oliveira (Author), Eliane Ignotti (Author), Sandra S. Hacon (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The aim of this study was to carry out a review of scientific literature published in Brazil between 2000 and 2009 on the characteristics of air pollutants from different emission sources, especially particulate matter (PM) and its effects on respiratory health. Using electronic databases, a systema...