Long-Term Ozone Exposure and Mortality in a Large Prospective Study

Michelle C. Turner; Michael Jerrett; C. Arden Pope; Daniel Krewski; Susan M. Gapstur; W. Ryan Diver; Bernardo Beckerman; Julian Marshall; Jason Su; Dan L. Crouse; Richard T. Burnett

doi:10.1164/rccm.201508-1633oc

Abstract

Findings derived from this large-scale prospective study suggest that long-term ambient O3 contributes to risk of respiratory and circulatory mortality. Substantial health and environmental benefits may be achieved by implementing further measures aimed at controlling O3 concentrations.

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MedicineTerm (time)Prospective cohort studyOzoneEnvironmental healthIntensive care medicineInternal medicineMeteorology

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Year: 2015
Type: article
Volume: 193
Issue: 10
Pages: 1134-1142
Citations: 901
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                                    Michelle C. Turner, 
                                
                                    Michael Jerrett, 
                                
                                    C. Arden Pope
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2015). 
                            Long-Term Ozone Exposure and Mortality in a Large Prospective Study. 
                            American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
                            , 193
                            (10)
                            , 1134-1142.
                            https://doi.org/10.1164/rccm.201508-1633oc
                        

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DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201508-1633oc