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Cloth, N95, N99 or surgical mask – which is the best for air pollution?

The air quality in Delhi still remains under the ‘very poor’ category. And with winters making its way, the air pollution is likely to worsen. Amid this scenario, one of the best preventive measures ...
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DOH warns of heart, lung risks from hazardous smoke, haze

The Department of Health (DOH) is urging residents affected by the Navotas Sanitary Landfill fire to stay indoors and use ...
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Can I reuse my N95, KN95 mask amid bad air quality? DOH says it’s OK

The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday said there’s nothing wrong with reusing N95 or KN95 masks, which are highly ...
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Public Health Officials Should Urgently Prioritize Reducing Exposure to Indoor Fine Particulate Matter, New Report Recommends

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...
Science Daily

The proportion of harmful substances in particulate matter is much higher than assumed

People breathing contaminated air over the course of years are at greater risk of developing numerous diseases. This is thought to be due to highly reactive components in particulate matter, which ...
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Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions

This chapter discusses recent scientific literature on the sources of indoor fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) and ultrafine particles (UFPs) in order to provide background information for subsequent ...