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HERO ID
3359646
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Quantifying the impact of PM2.5 and associated heavy metals on respiratory health of children near metallurgical facilities
Author(s)
Dunea, D; Iordache, S; Liu, HY; Bøhler, T; Pohoata, A; Radulescu, C
Year
2016
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
Environmental Science and Pollution Research
ISSN:
0944-1344
EISSN:
1614-7499
Volume
23
Issue
15
Page Numbers
15395-15406
Language
English
PMID
27115705
DOI
10.1007/s11356-016-6734-x
Web of Science Id
WOS:000380369900066
Abstract
The aim of this study was to link the concentrations of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter below 2.5 μm (PM2.5) and associated heavy metals with occurrence of wheezing and hospitalizations due to wheezing in 111 children who live near metallurgical plants in Targoviste City, Romania. A group of 72 children with high levels of immunoglobulin E (IgE) and eosinophils, as well as frequent wheezing episodes, was geolocated on digital thematic maps. Monitoring campaigns and medical assessments were performed over two consecutive years (2013-2014). The multiannual average concentrations of PM2.5 ranged from 4.6 to 22.5 μg m(-3), up to a maximum value of 102 μg m(-3). Significant correlations (p < 0.01) were observed between the locations of the children with respiratory issues and the PM2.5 multiannual average (r = 0.985) and PM2.5 maximum (r = 0.813). Fe, Ni, Cd, and Cr were the main marker elements of the emissions from steel production and metal-working facilities in the Targoviste area. The results support the hypothesis that increased PM2.5 levels directly influence wheezing symptom and asthma attacks in the analyzed group. IgE, eosinophils, and wheezing episodes may be considered key indicators with which to evaluate the adverse effects of PM2.5 air pollution on children's health.
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