Health Effects of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and Particulate Matter (PM)
Summary
This thesis outlines the health effects of air pollutants such as NO2 and PM. They involve a variety of diseases like asthma, heart disease, lung disease, and allergies. The pollutants are from various sources, including the combustion of fossil fuel from motor vehicles, and other dust-generating processes, such as construction and demolition. Certain individuals, such as asthmatics, people with compromised immunity, etc, are included in the risk groups for diseases caused by NO2 and PM.