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Contaminante atmosférico: Material particulado

La atmósfera contiene varios gases que, en concentraciones mayores que las normales, pueden ser peligrosos para los seres humanos, animales y plantas. Todos estos gases potencialmente tóxicos se denominan “contaminantes del aire”. Entre ellos se encuentran: monóxido de carbono (CO), el dióxido de...

Air pollution and risk of hospitalization for epilepsy: the role of farm use of nitrogen fertilizers and emissions of the agricultural air pollutant, nitrous oxide

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 75 (9), 2017
ABSTRACT The link between various air pollutants and hospitalization for epilepsy has come under scrutiny. We have proposed that exposure to air pollution and specifically the pervasive agricultural air pollutant and greenhouse gas, nitrous oxide (N2O), may provoke susceptibility to neurodevelopmental di...

Are there differences in birth weight according to sex and associations with maternal exposure to air pollutants? A cohort study

Säo Paulo med. j; 135 (4), 2017
ABSTRACT CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Several effects of exposure to air pollutants on human health are known. The aim of this study was to identify whether exposure of pregnant women to air pollutants contributes towards low birth weight and which sex is more affected. DESIGN AND SETTING: Longitudinal study...

Effects of emissions from sugar cane burning on the trachea and lungs of Wistar rats

J. bras. pneumol; 43 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the effects of exposure to emissions from sugar cane burning on inflammatory mechanisms in tissues of the trachea and lung parenchyma in Wistar rats after different periods of exposure. Methods: This was an experimental open randomized study. The animals were divided int...

Salud ambiental, vigilancia y monitoreo de la calidad de aire: Contaminante atmosférico: Monóxido de carbono

El monóxido de carbono es un gas tóxico, inodoro e incoloro que se forma por la combustión incompleta de hidrocarburos como gas o kerosene. Las fuentes pueden ser estufas, calefones, braseros, calderas y hornos en malas condiciones de mantenimiento, así como los escapes de automóviles. Las viviendas...

Distribuição espacial de queimadas e mortalidade em idosos em região da Amazônia Brasileira, 2001 – 2012

Resumo As queimadas exercem relevante impacto sobre o ecossistema amazônico na estação seca com as emissões de poluentes atmosféricos. Os efeitos sobre a saúde das populações, principalmente na região do arco do desmatamento, tem sido objeto de recentes estudos. O presente estudo teve como objet...

Climatic variability and morbidity and mortality associated with particulate matter

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE The objective of this study has been to analyze whether fine particulate matter (PM2.5), as well as its synergistic effect with maximum temperature, humidity, and seasons, is associated with morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular diseases. METHODS This is an ecological study o...

Contaminación intradomiciliaria por material particulado fino (MP2, 5) en hogares de recién nacidos

Rev. chil. pediatr; 87 (5), 2016
Introducción: La contaminación de aire por material particulado (MP) es un importante problema de salud pública. En Chile se ha estudiado la contaminación atmosférica y MP10, y escasamente aire interior y MP2,5. Como los recién nacidos y los lactantes pasan la mayoría del tiempo en el hogar, es ne...

Effects of Air Pollutant Exposure on Acute Myocardial Infarction, According to Gender

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (3), 2016
Abstract Background: There is evidence of the effects of air pollution on hospital admissions due to cardiovascular diseases, including myocardial infarction. Objective: To estimate the association between exposure to air pollutants and hospital admissions due to myocardial infarction according to gend...