IARC lists particulate matter in outdoor air pollution in Group 1 in Volume 109 (2016).
Source: IARC: Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–123 ↗Dust entry
Particulate matter in outdoor air pollution
Particulate matter in outdoor air pollution is a mixture of airborne particles whose health effects depend on particle size and composition.
Airborne form
dust
The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.
Health effects
respiratory effectscardiovascular effectspremature mortality
Carcinogenicity
Carcinogenic to humans — outdoor air pollution, particulate matter in. Classification system: IARC, group 1.
A classification applies only to the agent and exposure described by the cited source; it is not a personal risk estimate.
Evidence
Controls
- check air-quality advisories
- reduce exposure during pollution episodes
- use effective indoor filtration