Assessment of human health risks associated with airborne arsenic, nickel and lead exposure in particulate matter from vehicular sources in Sao Paulo city.
Int J Environ Health Res
; 34(4): 1926-1943, 2024 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-36745741
Air pollution is a critical public health concern. The present study assessed the risk to human health of airborne Potentially Toxic Elements (PTE) arsenic, nickel and lead exposure in particulate matter (PM10-2.5) in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Statistical analysis was performed using R Software and the risk assessment for human health was carried out according to the methods of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The results for mean annual concentration of PTE (ng m-3) were within the limits stipulated for air-quality by international agencies (arsenic <6, nickel <20 and lead <150). Airborne arsenic and lead showed higher mean concentrations during the winter than the other seasons (p < 0.05). However, the results showed a greater health risk for the adult population and during the winter season. These findings highlight the importance of air pollution as a risk factor for population health.
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Bases de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Arsénico
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Contaminantes Atmosféricos
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Contaminación del Aire
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Environ Health Res
Asunto de la revista:
SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil