2025Journal article
Association between fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and severity of acute respiratory infections among young US children in major cities
Open Forum Infectious Diseases, ofaf442
Read publicationResearch question
Is PM2.5 exposure associated with more severe acute respiratory infections in young children?
Geographic scope
Major cities · United States
Evidence base
Claims-based cohort evidence among young children
Approach
A claims-based cohort design links particulate-matter exposure with indicators of respiratory-infection severity in major US cities.
Why it matters
The study focuses on a sensitive population and helps connect urban air-quality conditions with clinically meaningful outcomes.
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