Short-term effects of air pollution on respiratory morbidity at Rio de Janeiro - Part II: Health assessment

The effects of air pollution on health have been studied worldwide. Given that air pollution triggers oxidative stress and inflammation, it is plausible that high levels of air pollutants cause higher number of hospitalisations. This study aimed to assess the impact of air pollution on the emergency...

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Main Author: S. I. V. Sousa (author)
Other Authors: J. C. M. Pires (author), E. M. Martins (author), J. D. N. Fortes (author), M. C. M. Alvim Ferraz (author), F. G. Martins (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2012
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10216/103537
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio-aberto.up.pt:10216/103537