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An Integrated Risk Function for Estimating the Global Burden of Disease Attributable to Ambient Fine Particulate Matter Exposure

Environmental Health Perspectives · 2014 · Vol. 122(4) · pp. 397–403
Richard T. BurnettC. Arden PopeMajid EzzatiCasey OlivesStephen S LimSumi MehtaHwashin Hyun ShinGitanjali SinghBryan HubbellMichael BräuerH Ross AndersonKirk R. SmithJohn R. BalmesNigel BruceHaidong KanFrancine LadenAnnette Prüss‐ÜstünMichelle C. TurnerSusan M. GapsturW. Ryan DiverAaron Cohen

Abstract

We developed a fine particulate mass-based RR model that covered the global range of exposure by integrating RR information from different combustion types that generate emissions of particulate matter. The model can be updated as new RR information becomes available.

Air Quality and Health ImpactsEnergy and Environment ImpactsClimate Change and Health ImpactsMedicineRelative riskEnvironmental healthAttributable riskCOPDPopulationStroke (engine)ParticulatesInhalation exposureToxicology

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Environmental ExposureFemaleHumansMaleModels, TheoreticalCost of IllnessParticulate Matter
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