1,100 premature deaths annually in Canada's largest cities linked to unregulated air pollutant UFPs, primarily from vehicle emissions and industrial activities.

A study by McGill-led researchers links about 1,100 premature deaths annually in Canada's largest cities to ultrafine particles (UFPs), an unregulated air pollutant. UFPs primarily come from vehicle emissions and industrial activities, and long-term exposure is associated with a 7.3% increase in non-accidental death risk. The study calls for regulatory actions targeting UFPs as urban areas grow.

August 05, 2024
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