Toward a better understanding of the impact of mass transit air pollutants on human health
- Title
- Toward a better understanding of the impact of mass transit air pollutants on human health
- Author
- Jan Edward Szulejko
- Keywords
- Air pollution; VOC; Mass transit; PM; Toxic; Traffic
- Issue Date
- 2017-05
- Publisher
- PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
- Citation
- CHEMOSPHERE, v. 174, page. 268-279
- Abstract
- Globally, modern mass transport systems whether by road, rail, water, or air generate airborne pollutants in both developing and developed nations. Air pollution is the primary human health concern originating from modern transportation, particularly in densely-populated urban areas. This review will specifically focus on the origin and the health impacts of carbonaceous traffic-related air pollutants (TRAP), including particulate matter (PM), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and elemental carbon (EC). We conclude that the greatest current challenge regarding urban TRAP is understanding and evaluating the human health impacts well enough to set appropriate pollution control measures. Furthermore, we provide a detailed discussion regarding the effects of TRAP on local environments and pedestrian health in low and high traffic-density environments. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
- URI
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0045653517301327?via%3Dihubhttps://repository.hanyang.ac.kr/handle/20.500.11754/114188
- ISSN
- 0045-6535; 1879-1298
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.01.113
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- COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING[S](공과대학) > CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING(건설환경공학과) > Articles
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