Ultrafine particles linked to deaths: Canada study
Montreal (AFP) Aug 8, 2024
Air pollution caused by "ultrafine particles," emitted by automobiles and industrial activity, has been linked to 1,100 deaths a year in Montreal and Toronto, according to new Canadian research. So-called UFPs - 1,000 times thinner than a strand of hair - have been found to cause cardiovascular disease and have been linked to cancer in adults, while exposure can increase the rate of low bi
Air pollution caused by "ultrafine particles," emitted by automobiles and industrial activity, has been linked to 1,100 deaths a year in Montreal and Toronto, according to new Canadian research. So-called UFPs - 1,000 times thinner than a strand of hair - have been found to cause cardiovascular disease and have been linked to cancer in adults, while exposure can increase the rate of low bi