Climatic variability and morbidity and mortality associated with particulate matter

• Main Authors: Poliany Cristiny de Oliveira Rodrigues (Author), Samya de Lara Pinheiro (Author), Washington Junger (Author), Eliane Ignotti (Author), Sandra de Souza Hacon (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade de São Paulo, 2017-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE The objective of this study has been to analyze whether fine particulate matter (PM2.5), as well as its synergistic effect with maximum temperature, humidity, and seasons, is associated with morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular diseases. METHODS This is an ecological study...