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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-14255-2023
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-14255-2023
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16 Nov 2023
Research article |  | 16 Nov 2023

Oxidative potential in rural, suburban and city centre atmospheric environments in central Europe

Máté Vörösmarty, Gaëlle Uzu, Jean-Luc Jaffrezo, Pamela Dominutti, Zsófia Kertész, Enikő Papp, and Imre Salma

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Poor air quality caused by high concentrations of particulate matter is one of the most severe public health concerns for humans worldwide. One of the most important biological mechanisms inducing adverse health effects is the oxidant–antioxidant imbalance. We showed that the oxidative stress changed substantially and in a complex manner with location and season. Biomass burning exhibited the dominant influence, while motor vehicles played an important role in the non-heating period.
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