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Elevated Ambient Air Zinc Increases Pediatric Asthma Morbidity

BACKGROUND: Recent studies indicate that the composition of fine particulate matter [PM ≤ 2.5 μm in aerodynamic diameter (PM(2.5))] is associated with increased hospitalizations for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. The metal composition of PM(2.5) influences allergic and/or inflammatory reac...

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Autores principales: Hirshon, Jon Mark, Shardell, Michelle, Alles, Steven, Powell, Jan L., Squibb, Katherine, Ondov, John, Blaisdell, Carol J.
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 2008
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2430241/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18560541
http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.10759