Health Effects of Particulate Matter / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
;
: 106-113, 2016.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-122127
ABSTRACT
Sand dust is a source of particulate matter (PM) in Korea. Recently, an attention has been focused on the health effects of PM and fine PM. Here we examine the possible mechanisms of PM disposition and review the literature on the health effects of PM. PM can enter and accumulate in the respiratory tract via impaction, gravitational settling, diffusion, and electrostatic attractions. PM may cause oxidative stress, inflammation, direct penetration, and increased blood viscosity. This literature review revealed that PM exposure is associated with several health risks, such as mortality and respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Furthermore, PM exposure may be linked to lung cancer. Thus, a comprehensive approach is needed to manage PM and reduce its environmental exposure and related health effects.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Respiratory System
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Blood Viscosity
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Cardiovascular Diseases
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Mortality
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Silicon Dioxide
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Oxidative Stress
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Air Pollutants
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Diffusion
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Dust
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Environmental Exposure
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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