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Acute Respiratory Impacts of Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) in Kinshasa: Epidemiological Evidence and Pulmonological Implications

This hospital-based case-crossover study in Kinshasa (2018–2022) provides the first clinical evidence that short-term increases in PM₂.₅ concentrations are significantly associated with higher rates of acute respiratory admissions among adults, particularly those aged 35–64, highlighting the urgent need for improved air quality surveillance and environmental health integration in sub-Saharan Africa.

Original authors: Mélanie Ngutuka Kinzunga, Daniel Masisa Matondo, Zacharie Tsala Dimbuene, Noussair Lazrak, Kevin Cromar, Paulson Isevulambire Kasereka, Serge Fweza Bisuta, Pipo Tshiasuma, Joël Nkiama Konde, Thierry T

Published 2026-10-11

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Original authors: Mélanie Ngutuka Kinzunga, Daniel Masisa Matondo, Zacharie Tsala Dimbuene, Noussair Lazrak, Kevin Cromar, Paulson Isevulambire Kasereka, Serge Fweza Bisuta, Pipo Tshiasuma, Joël Nkiama Konde, Thierry Tabou Tangou, Freddy Bangelesa, Benoit Obel Kabengele, Daniel M. Westervelt, Guillaume Mbela Kiyombo, Jean Marie Ntumba Kayembe

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