Table 4.
Increased number of disease deaths caused by exposure to air pollutants.
| Air Pollutants | Increased Respiratory Deaths | Increased Cardiovascular Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| NO2 | 546 | 1221 |
| SO2 | 1788 | 9666 |
| PM10 | 10,595 | 46,954 |
| PM2.5 | 8364 | 39,524 |
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