Ambient Particles and Health: Lines that Divide

John G. Watson, Ronald E. Wyzga, Richard T. Burnett, Jaroslav J. Vostal, Isabelle Romieu, Judith C. Chow, James T. Holcombe, Frederick W. Lipfert, David Marrack, Richard J. Thompson,

Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association · 1997 · 48 citations · 7 references

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cut-points are inconsistent with epidemiological studies in which relatively linear increases in health risks are observed in association with increases in particle concentrations.An alternative is to express standards in terms of incremental increases in particle concentration. DISCUSSANTSIn the tradition of the 26 previous A&WMA Critical Reviews, a distinguished panel of experts was invited to evaluate and discuss the Critical Review.Dr.

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