Increased risks of systemic and abdominal obesity associated with long-term exposure to PM2.5 constituents

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• Systemic and abdominal obesity risks rise with prolonged PM2.5 exposure, leading to increased health issues.
• Changes in respiratory health metrics were noted alongside obesity changes linked to PM2.5 exposure.
• Observational analysis looking at multiple populations over a significant timeframe investigated the health impacts of particulate matter.
• Findings support the need for regulatory action to mitigate PM2.5 exposure and its health impacts.