TY - JOUR AU - 김기현 DA - 2015/01 PY - 2015 UR - http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11754/21735 UR - http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412014002992 AB - ctivities. As it can be suspended over long time and travel over long distances in the atmosphere, it can cause a wide range of diseases that lead to a significant reduction of human life. The size of particles has been directly linked to their potential for causing health problems. Small particles of concern include “inhalable coarse particles” with a diameter of 2.5 to 10 μm and “fine particles” smaller than 2.5 μm in diameter. As the source–effect relationship of PM remains unclear, it is not easy to define such effects from individual sources such as longrange transport of pollution. Because of the potent role of PM and its associated pollutants, detailed knowledge of their human health impacts is of primary importance. This paper summarizes the basic evidence on the health effects of particulate matter. An in-depth analysis is provided to address the implications for policy-makers so that more stringent strategies can be implemented to reduce air pollution and its health effects. PB - PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD KW - Particulate matter KW - PM10 KW - PM2.5 KW - Human health KW - Particle size TI - A review on the human health impact of airborne particulate matter VL - 74 DO - 10.1016/j.envint.2014.10.005 T2 - ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL ER -