Grantee Research Project Results

Pathophysiologic Mechanisms of Mortality Associated with Exposure to Concentrated Particulate Urban Air Toxics

EPA Grant Number: R825242
Title: Pathophysiologic Mechanisms of Mortality Associated with Exposure to Concentrated Particulate Urban Air Toxics
Investigators:
Institution: Harvard University
EPA Project Officer: Chung, Serena
Project Period: October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1999
Project Amount: $520,997
RFA: Air Quality (1996) RFA Text | Recipients Lists
Research Category: Air Quality and Air Toxics , Air

Description:

The purpose of this project is to define biologically plausible mechanisms by which death can result from the inhalation of ambient air particles. The focus of the project is on the heart and lungs and attempts to elucidate mechanisms by which inhaled particles can result in sudden cardiac death. Information gained will be important in supporting the scientific basis for environmental control of urban air toxics.

Publications and Presentations:

Publications have been submitted on this project: View all 14 publications for this project

Journal Articles:

Journal Articles have been submitted on this project: View all 4 journal articles for this project

Supplemental Keywords:

air, ambient air, atmosphere, health effects, animal, toxics, particulates, biology, Massachusetts, MA, Region 1., RFA, Health, Air, Scientific Discipline, Geographic Area, EPA Region, State, particulate matter, Epidemiology, Atmospheric Sciences, Disease & Cumulative Effects, air toxics, inhaled, urban air, health effects, particle size, harmful environmental agents, atmospheric chemistry, atmospheric transport, coronary artery disease, human exposure, mortality, biologically plausible mechanisms, cardiopulmonary responses, cardiovascular vulnerability, Acute health effects, cardiotoxicity, epidemiological studies, exposure, particulates, cardiopulmonery responses, Region 1 , air pollutants, ambient air, heart rate , pathophysiologic mechanisms, ambient air quality, human health effects, environmental toxicant, ambient particulates, exposure assessment, respiratory problems, Massachusetts (MA)

Progress and Final Reports:

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