An association between air pollution and mortality in six U.S. cities.
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Summary
It is suggested that fine-particulate air pollution, or a more complex pollution mixture associated with fine particulate matter, contributes to excess mortality in certain U.S. cities.
- Type
- article
- Published
- 1993-12-09
- Cited by
- 7,213
- References
- 35
- Access
- Open access
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- https://openalex.org/W2318698569
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Keywords
Air pollution, Environmental health, Medicine, Particulates, Mortality rate
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