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Particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10)

Particulate matter sized under 2.5 and 10 micrometer per diameter. These tiny particles are released in burning processes, traffic and some industrial processes. Particulate matter have adverse health effects.



Statistics using the definition

Validity of the definition

  • Valid

Source organisation

  • Tilastokeskus

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