[Clinical repercussions of exposure to atmospheric pollution].
Atmospheric pollution is a topic of extensive discussion the world over. The clinical repercussions of exposure to the principal atmospheric pollutants are summarized herein. According to the American Environmental Protection Agency, air quality standards for these agents are set based on their primary and half-life values. The respiratory effects of the burning of fossil fuels and biomass are succinctly presented, with a special focus on alerting health care professionals of the increased morbidity related to environmental pollution.
Cançado
José Eduardo Delfini
JE
Faculadde de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brsil. jose.cancado@merconet.com.br
Braga
Alfesio
A
Pereira
Luiz Alberto Amador
LA
Arbex
Marcos Abdo
MA
Saldiva
Paulo Hilário Nascimento
PH
Santos
Ubiratan de Paula
Ude P
D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000633:toxicity*; D000397:Air Pollution / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001938:Brazil; D002248:Carbon Monoxide / Q000633:toxicity; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005579:Fossil Fuels / Q000633:toxicity; D006801:Humans; D008452:Maximum Allowable Concentration; D009589:Nitrogen Oxides / Q000633:toxicity; D010126:Ozone / Q000633:toxicity; D052638:Particulate Matter / Q000633:toxicity; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013458:Sulfur Dioxide / Q000633:toxicity
D000393:Air Pollutants; D005579:Fossil Fuels; D009589:Nitrogen Oxides; D052638:Particulate Matter; D013458:Sulfur Dioxide; D010126:Ozone; D002248:Carbon Monoxide