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Daily Archives: June 13, 2019

lung air pollution effects

The lung is not the only organ affected by air pollution

HealthBy Matthew GaramoneJune 13, 2019

The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) warns that air pollution exposure affects many organs beyond the lungs, posing a great risk to health. Outdoor fine particulate matter exposure is the fifth leading risk factor for death in the world, accounting for 4.2 million deaths and 103 million disability-adjusted life years lost according to the…



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