Impact of Particulate Matter Concentration on Human Health: A Glance of Review
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Particulate matter (PM) concentration and its impact on human health attracted a lot of attention globally during the recent COVID-19 outbreak. Monitoring and analysis of PM concentration was being done but not to the extent required on the global scale. The covid epidemic caused more emphasis on the monitoring and analysis of PM concentrations due to their impact on the human respiratory system. Thus, an attempt was made to review the monitoring, analysis, and health effects of exposure to PM. It was reported that PM2.5 concentrations not only impact human health via the respiratory system but also lead to Type II diabetes. This paper reviewed some of the mechanisms involved in the development of Type II diabetes on exposure to PM2.5, and the impact of particulate matter on respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological disorders. Furthermore, carcinogenicity effects on humans of exposure to PM in the atmosphere were briefly review.
Keywords: particulate matter (PM); air pollution; health effects; type II diabetes
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