Dust and health : challenges and solutions

Dust and health : challenges and solutions / Ali Al-Dousari, Muhammad Zaffar Hashmi, editors.

This book discusses the sources, human health hazards and risk prevention strategies associated with aeolian dust particles (fine and ultrafine) in the atmosphere. It covers the challenges of accurately forecasting aeolian dust and the need to raise public awareness on the warning signs and harmful...

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Other Authors: Al-Dousari, Ali, Hashmi, Muhammad Zaffar
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer, 2023.
Series:Emerging contaminants and associated treatment technologies.
Subjects:
Dust > Health aspects.
Eolian processes > Health aspects.
Eolian processes > Risk assessment.
Dust > Health aspects
Online Access:Click for online access
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Summary:This book discusses the sources, human health hazards and risk prevention strategies associated with aeolian dust particles (fine and ultrafine) in the atmosphere. It covers the challenges of accurately forecasting aeolian dust and the need to raise public awareness on the warning signs and harmful impacts of airborne dust. Also discussed is the presence of microorganisms, heavy metals and other pollutants in dust which contributes to harmful impacts on human health as well as management and treatment options for the various health issues that can result from exposure. The book is a useful resource for scientists, engineers and policymakers interested in dust and health.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvi, 248 pages).
ISBN:3031212096
9783031212093
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 14, 2023).

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