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HERO ID
1248957
Reference Type
Journal Article
Subtype
Review
Title
Particles, air quality, policy and health
Author(s)
Heal, MR; Kumar, P; Harrison, RM
Year
2012
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
Chemical Society Reviews
ISSN:
0306-0012
EISSN:
1460-4744
Volume
41
Issue
19
Page Numbers
6606-6630
Language
English
PMID
22660420
DOI
10.1039/c2cs35076a
Web of Science Id
WOS:000308559100015
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.
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