What are the Health Effects of Exposure to Respirable Particles?
Exposure to respirable particles can cause various health issues, including:
Respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and reduced lung function. Cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes, due to particles entering the bloodstream and causing inflammation. Cancer, specifically lung cancer, as some particles may carry carcinogenic substances. Developmental and reproductive toxicity, affecting fetal development and causing low birth weight and preterm births.
