Triangulating health risks of PM2.5 and trace elements in Pretoria: evidence from health risk assessment, case-crossover, and concentration-response function analyses.
Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is a major contributor to the global burden of disease. Previous studies have assessed health risks using toxicological screening or epidemiological association separately, with limited attention to chemical composition. This study integrates health risk assessment (HRA), case-crossover...