Both fine (PM2.5) and coarse (PM10) particulate matter are significantly associated with increased diabetes-related mortality, with the strongest and most consistent effects observed for chronic PM2.5 exposure. These findings highlight the metabolic health burden of air pollution and underscore the importance of stringent air-quality standards to reduce premature diabetes deaths globally.
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