Environmental and human health risks associated with exposure to hazardous elements present in urban dust from Barranquilla, Colombian Caribbean.
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DOI: 10.1002/jeq2.20200
Abstract: Urban dust is a mixture of deposited particles from different sources usually linked to potentially toxic elements (PTEs). Despite the industrialization of many South American countries, little is known about the impact of particulate matter… read more here.
Keywords: environmental human; human health; health risks; urban dust ... See more keywords
Pollution status and human health risk assessments of selected heavy metals in urban dust of 16 cities in Iran
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-08585-8
Abstract: Urban dust contamination is becoming progressively noticeable, and heavy metals are primary pollutants in urban environments. The contamination of heavy metals in urban dust has been affecting the urban citizens due to their adverse effects… read more here.
Keywords: risk; pollution; urban dust; heavy metals ... See more keywords
Effects of urban dust emissions on fine and coarse PM levels and composition
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DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2020.118006
Abstract: Abstract Simulation of the concentration of urban dust and its interactions with other inorganic components of particulate matter (nitrate, ammonium, sulfate) remains a major modeling challenge. In this study the chemical transport model PMCAMx is… read more here.
Keywords: effects urban; urban dust; coarse; ammonium sulfate ... See more keywords
Profiles of lead in urban dust and the effect of the distance to multi-industry in an old heavy industry city in China.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2016.11.031
Abstract: Lead (Pb) concentration in urban dust is often higher than background concentrations and can result in a wide range of health risks to local communities. To understand Pb distribution in urban dust and how multi-industrial… read more here.
Keywords: distance multi; industry; multi industry; urban dust ... See more keywords
Different immune and functional effects of urban dust and diesel particulate matter inhalation in a mouse model of acute air pollution exposure
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DOI: 10.1111/imcb.12425
Abstract: Increased global industrialization has increased air pollution resulting in 3 million annual deaths globally. Air pollutants could have different health effects, so specific models to identify the different immune effects are needed. The aim of… read more here.
Keywords: particulate matter; urban dust; diesel particulate; dust diesel ... See more keywords
Heavy metal pollution and associated health risk assessment of urban dust in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261957
Abstract: Depending on their particle size and concentration, heavy metals in urban dust pose a health hazard to humans. This study investigated the total concentration, health risk, integrated pollution load index (IPI), and enrichment factor (EF)… read more here.
Keywords: health; health risk; pollution; urban dust ... See more keywords
Influence of Land Use and Road Type on the Elemental Composition of Urban Dust in a Mexican Metropolitan Area
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DOI: 10.15244/pjoes/90358
Abstract: The composition of urban dust can affect the health of urban populations, making it necessary to study its elemental composition and its sources. Our objectives were: a) to identify the main emission sources of heavy… read more here.
Keywords: elemental composition; composition urban; urban dust; land ... See more keywords