What are the adverse health effects of long-term exposure to fine particulates and ozone?
Adverse health effects that relate to both fine particles and ozone include emergency room visits, hospital admissions, and restricted activity days. Adverse health effects associated specifically with ozone include decreased lung function, asthma attacks, and throat and eye irritation. Excess fine particles can cause premature mortality, heart attacks, upper and lower respiratory symptoms, and asthma exacerbations. Read the Maryland Lung Association fact sheet on the health effects of pollution from power plants.
