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A Review of Recent Advances in Research on PM2.5 in China.

ABSTRACT: PM2.5 pollution has become a severe problem in China due to rapid industrialization and high energy consumption. It can cause increases in the incidence of various respiratory diseases and resident mortality rates, as well as increase in the energy consumption in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems due to the need for air purification. This paper reviews and studies the sources of indoor and outdoor PM2.5, the impact of PM2.5 pollution on atmospheric visibility, occupational health, and occupants' behaviors. This paper also presents current pollution status in China, the relationship between indoor and outdoor PM2.5, and control of indoor PM2.5, and finally presents analysis and suggestions for future research.

SUBMITTER: Lin Y

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5876983 | biostudies-other | 2018 Mar

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A Review of Recent Advances in Research on PM2.5 in China.

Lin Yaolin Y Zou Jiale J Yang Wei W Li Chun-Qing CQ

International journal of environmental research and public health 20180302 3

PM2.5 pollution has become a severe problem in China due to rapid industrialization and high energy consumption. It can cause increases in the incidence of various respiratory diseases and resident mortality rates, as well as increase in the energy consumption in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems due to the need for air purification. This paper reviews and studies the sources of indoor and outdoor PM2.5, the impact of PM2.5 pollution on at ...[more]

PMID: 29498704

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