Health Risks of Fine Particle Matter in Air: Lung Association

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More information on Lung Association 2007 findings. This

specifically about 'particulate' matter in air and how ultra fine

particles go through your lungs and into your bloodstream.

Surprisingly women are more effected by particulate matter in air

and other interesting things:

" Who Is at Risk?

Anyone living in an area with a high level of particle pollution is

at risk (you can take a look at levels in your state in this

report). People at the greatest risk from particle pollution

exposure include those with lung disease such as asthma and chronic

obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic

bronchitis and emphysema; people with sensitive airways, where

exposure to particle pollution can cause wheezing, coughing and

respiratory irritation; the elderly; people with heart disease; and

children. New research points to ever-larger groups at higher risk,

including diabetics and, most recently, women over 50. "

Whole article:

http://lungaction.org/reports/sota07_heffects_particlepollution.html?