Time series models relating short-term changes in air pollution levels to daily mortality counts typically assume that the effects of air pollution on the log relative rate of mortality do…
Context Evidence on the health risks associated with short-term exposure to fine particles (particulate matter ≤2.5 µm in aerodynamic diameter [PM2.5]) is limited. Results from the new national monitoring network…
Context Recent studies have suggested a link between inhaled particulate matter exposure in urban areas and susceptibility to cardiovascular events; however, the precise mechanisms remain to be determined. Objective To…
Background: Previous reports suggest that sarcoidosis occurs with abnormally high frequency in firefighters. We sought to determine whether exposure to World Trade Center (WTC) "dust" during the collapse and rescue/recovery…