Dust and human health
Edited by: Peter Knippertz and Jan-Berend W. Stuut
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Abstract
It is generally accepted that exposure to fine particulate matter may increase risk for human morbidity and mortality. Until recently, population health related studies examining the effects of particulate matter on human health generally examined anthropogenic (industry and combustion by-products) sources with few studies considering contributions from natural sources. This chapter provides an overview of naturally occurring inorganic mineral dust research and associated human health ailments and some of the challenges in elucidating the etiological mechanisms responsible.
| Publication type | Book chapter |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Title | Dust and human health |
| Chapter | 15 |
| DOI | 10.1007/978-94-017-8978-3_15 |
| Year Published | 2013 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Contributing office(s) | Crustal Geophysics and Geochemistry Science Center |
| Description | 25 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Monograph |
| Larger Work Title | Mineral dust: A key player in the Earth system |
| First page | 385 |
| Last page | 409 |
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