Dust and Health Challenges and Solutions

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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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Al-Dousari, Ali (Editor), Hashmi, Muhammad Zaffar (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2023, 2023
Edition:1st ed. 2023
Series:Emerging Contaminants and Associated Treatment Technologies
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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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:XVI, 248 p. 36 illus., 32 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9783031212093