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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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Follow these
links to find out the health effect of each of these:
Gaseous Pollutants
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Sulphur
Dioxide
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Nitrogen
Dioxide
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Carbon
Monoxide
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Ozone
and Photochemical Oxidants
Particulates
Pollutants
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Total
and Respirable Suspended Particulates
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Lead
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