What is a type of pollution which is caused by particales in air is called

The type of pollution that is caused by particles in the air is called Particulates and it is a type of air pollution. These are highly deadly for all living beings. The minute solid or liquid particles that are present in the air or atmosphere can cause a great amount of damage to the lungs of humans. WHO or World Health Organization has designated Particulates as Group 1 carcinogen. The particulates are considered as the deadliest form of air pollution as it can mix with blood unhindered and create death, heart attack or heart ailment and even go as far as creating DNA mutation.