Size distribution, meteorological influence and uncertainty for source-specific risks: PM2.5 and PM10-bound PAHs and heavy metals in a Chinese megacity during 2011–2021

The effects of air pollution, meteorological parameters, and climate change on COVID-19 comorbidity and health disparities: A systematic review

“…Particulate matter concentrations are directly impacted by meteorological conditions including temperature, wind, and precipitation [ 80 , 81 ]. A positive association between environmental air pollutants and increased incidence of daily COVID cases and deaths was reported in London [ 13 ].…”

Spatiotemporal variation and influencing factors of air pollution in Anhui Province

“…The correlation coefficients between pollutants (except SO 2 and NO 2 ) were all above 0.5, indicating synergy between pollutants. The strong correlation between PM 10 and PM 2.5 (r = 0.942) showed a strong synergy in particulate matter emissions with the same emission source and different particle sizes [ 28 ]. PM 10 , PM 2.5 , and NO 2 were strongly correlated (r > 0.8), indicating synergy between changes in the concentrations of PM 10 , PM 2.5 , and NO 2 .…”

Probing the occurrence, sources and cancer risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in PM2.5 in a humid metropolitan city in China

“…66 Hu et al (2018) revealed that indoor PAH exposure could be the primary contributor to cancer risk in schools, offices, and residential areas in Guangzhou. 60 Furthermore, despite the tendency of highly toxic 5-6 ring PAHs in the atmosphere to predominantly exist in particulate form, especially within PM 2.5 , 67,68 the carcinogenic risk posed by gaseous PAHs and their derivatives should not be overlooked. 69 Subsequent research on the carcinogenic risk of PAHs in the atmosphere should be taken into account for more comprehensive consideration of the atmospheric environment within the human body.…”