In 2019, the hypothesis that the concentration of suspended particulates in Poland stimulates the long-term development of the following symptoms in children: rhinitis, sneezing, coughing (particulates PM10 and PM2.5) was confirmed. Additionally, 30 percent of parents noticed that the concentration of PM2.5 had an impact on their children's thinking.
Effect of particulate matter PM10 and PM2.5 on the occurrence of upper respiratory tract ailments among children in Poland from November 2018 to March 2019
* The measurement was conducted daily (every day, about 100 children's health data were collected). Respondents (parents) assessed the health condition of their children and the incidence of colds every day around 19-20 hours. Respondents received a reminder of the need to complete the questionnaire every day at the same time (on a mobile phone, through a dedicated mobile application).
Particle pollution, also called particulate matter or PM, is a mixture of solids and liquid droplets floating in the air. Particles less than or equal to 10 micrometers in diameter are so small that they can get into the lungs, potentially causing serious health problems.
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Serwis Zdrowie. (October 2, 2019). Effect of particulate matter PM10 and PM2.5 on the occurrence of upper respiratory tract ailments among children in Poland from November 2018 to March 2019 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1056599/poland-impact-of-smog-on-children-s-health/
Serwis Zdrowie. "Effect of particulate matter PM10 and PM2.5 on the occurrence of upper respiratory tract ailments among children in Poland from November 2018 to March 2019." Chart. October 2, 2019. Statista. Accessed November 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1056599/poland-impact-of-smog-on-children-s-health/
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