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 publication ↗Research 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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