Air Pollution Causes Oxidative Stress in School Children

Abstract

Background: Air pollution has been known to contribute to respiratory and cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. Oxidative stress was suggested as one of the main mechanisms. The aim of this study is to analyse the effect of exposure to particulates (PM10 and PM2.5) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) on urinary concentration of MDA in school children.