Higher indoor PM2.5 concentration of cadmium (Cd) and thallium (Tl) is related to domestic smoking

S. Ruggieri, G. Drago, C. Perrino, S. Canepari, M. Balzan, G. Cuttitta, G. Piva, R. Minardi, V. Longo, S. La Grutta, G. Viegi, F. Cibella (Palermo, Monterotondo-Rome, Gela, Italy; Msida, Malta)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Exposure measurement and biological effects of pollutants at work, outdoor and at home
Disease area: Airway diseases

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