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Particulate Matter > What are the human health concerns? posted on 12:50 PM, June 7, 2016
Particulate matter in the air is monitored because of negative impacts on human health. PM2.5 is of greatest concern because these are tiny particles that can travel deep into the lungs, become lodged and lead to chronic respiratory conditions such as cardiorespiratory disease, decreased lung function, increased respiratory stress, bronchitis, asthma and premature death. Young children, the elderly and people with pre-existing cardiac and respiratory conditions are most susceptible. |
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