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Health Effects of Air Pollutants
The nature and extent of potential health effects that can result from exposure to air pollutants is dependent on a number of factors related to the......
Toxic Substance : |
Chemical properties - chemical structure |
Physical properties - size, shape, solubility and vapour pressure |
Toxicity - ability of contaminant to cause injury to biological tissue |
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Recipient : |
Genetics |
Sex |
Personal habits |
Diet |
Age |
Health status |
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Dose : |
Concentration in air |
Route and duration of exposure |
Dose received by individual |
Dose-effect relationship |
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Environment : |
Temperature |
Humidity |
Light and noise levels |
Pressure differences |
Presence of other contaminants |
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Click the following links to find out the health effect of each pollutant:
Gaseous Pollutants
- Sulphur Dioxide
- Nitrogen Dioxide
- Carbon Monoxide
- Ozone and Photochemical Oxidants
Particulates Pollutants
- Respirable and Fine Suspended Particles (PM10 and PM2.5)
- Lead