Particulate Matter 2.5

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Observations of chronic particle health effects • inflammation of respiratory membranes • bronchoconstriction • impaired respiratory defense • decreased heart rate variability • accumulation of particles in lungs
PM <strong>2.5</strong> Long Term Exposure – Chronic Health Consequences • Increased Hospital Admissions and ER visits • Decreased Lung Function • Chronic bronchitis • Increased Cardiopulmonary Mortality • Reduction in Life Expectancy • Increased Risk of Lung Cancer
Page 1 and 2: Particulate Matter 2.5 Human Health
Page 3 and 4: M. Lipsett, California OEHHA PM siz
Page 5 and 6: PM Size & the Respiratory System
Page 7 and 8: PM 2.5 Sources • Fossil fuel comb
Page 9 and 10: Air Pollutants - Who Is Most At Ris
Page 11 and 12: Adjusted mo T W 1.0 p P t l 0.9 0.8
Page 13 and 14: Air Quality Index ~ PM-2.5 Particul
Page 15: How Quickly? • Measurable changes
Page 19 and 20: Mortality Risk Ratio Six Cities Coh
Page 21 and 22: 10 g/m 3 PM 2.5 → approximately 6
Page 23 and 24: Data for Death/Illness from short-t
Page 25: Questions? lori.verbrugge@alaska.go

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