Document Details

Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Particles, air quality, policy and health
الجسيمات - نوعية الهواء – النظم )أو لأطر العامة) والصحة
 
Subject : Enviromental sciences 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : The diversity of ambient particle size and chemical composition considerably complicates pinpointing the specific causal associations between exposure to particles and adverse human health effects, the contribution of different sources to ambient particles at different locations, and the consequent formulation of policy action to most cost-effectively reduce harm caused by airborne particles. Nevertheless, the coupling of increasingly sophisticated measurements and models of particle composition and epidemiology continue to demonstrate associations between particle components and sources (and at lower concentrations) and a wide range of adverse health outcomes. This article reviews the current approaches to source apportionment of ambient particles and the latest evidence for their health effects, and describes the current metrics, policies and legislation for the protection of public health from ambient particles. A particular focus is placed on particles in the ultrafine fraction. The review concludes with an extended evaluation of emerging challenges and future requirements in methods, metrics and policy for understanding and abating adverse health outcomes from ambient particles. 
ISSN : 0306-0012 
Journal Name : Chemical Society Reviews 
Volume : 41 
Issue Number : 19 
Publishing Year : 1433 AH
2012 AD 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Saturday, October 13, 2012 

Researchers

Researcher Name (Arabic)Researcher Name (English)Researcher TypeDr GradeEmail
Mathew R. HealHeal, Mathew R. Researcher m.heal@ed.ac.uk
Prashant KumarKumar, Prashant Researcher p.kumar@surrey.ac.uk
Roy M. HarrisonHarrison, Roy M. Researcher r.m.harison@bham.ac.uk

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