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Mass and Number and Its Chemical Composition Distribution of Particulate Matter in Different Microenvironments

In: Indoor Environment and Health

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  • Mahima Habil
  • David D. Massey
  • Ajay Taneja

Abstract

Adverse health effects from exposure to air pollution are a global challenge and of widespread concern. Therefore, the present study attempted to pave the way in the study of indoor air pollution by coarse and fine particulate matter and picturesque its relation with the different indoor microenvironment. A campaign study was conducted in the city of Taj "Agra," India in which different microenvironments were selected (i.e., offices, shops, and commercial centers). For each site, two different locations were chosen to examine the coarse particles (PM10 and PM5.0) and fine particles (PM2.5, PM1.0, PM0.5 and PM0.25) concentrations and metal concentration of Zn, Pb, Ni, Fe, Cr, Cd, Mg and Cu in PM2.5 and for their related health effects. The exposure factor and health risk assessment for carcinogenic effects due to heavy metal contaminants have also been calculated for adults working in different microenvironment by following the methodology prescribed by US EPA.

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  • Mahima Habil & David D. Massey & Ajay Taneja, 2019. "Mass and Number and Its Chemical Composition Distribution of Particulate Matter in Different Microenvironments," Chapters, in: Orhan Korhan (ed.), Indoor Environment and Health, IntechOpen.
    • Handle: RePEc:ito:pchaps:183141
    DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.82801
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    Keywords

    indoor microenvironment; particulate matter; multivariate statistical analysis; carcinogenic and related health effects;
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    • Q53 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Air Pollution; Water Pollution; Noise; Hazardous Waste; Solid Waste; Recycling

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