Ambient particulate matter and biomass burning: an ecological time series study of respiratory and cardiovascular hospital visits in northern Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exposure to particulate matter (PM) emitted from biomass burning is an increasing concern, particularly in Southeast Asia. It is not yet clear how the source of PM influences the risk of an adverse health outcome. The objective of this study was to quantify and compare health risks of PM from biomass burning and non-biomass burning sources in northern Thailand.

Methods

We collected ambient air pollutant data (PM with a diameter of < 10 μm [PM₁₀], PM_2.5, Carbon Monoxide [CO], Ozone [O₃], and Nitrogen Dioxide [NO₂]) from ground-based monitors and daily outpatient hospital visits in Thailand during 2014-2017. Outpatient data included chronic lower respiratory disease (CLRD), ischaemic heart disease (IHD), and cerebrovascula

SUBMITTER: Mueller W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7333306 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature