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Chemosphere

Title:		Toward a better understanding of the impact of mass transit air pollutants on human health
Author(s):		Kim KH; Kumar P; Szulejko JE; Adelodun AA; Junaid MF; Uchimiya M; Chambers S;
Address:		"Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: kkim61@hanyang.ac.kr. Department of Nano Sciences and Materials, Central University of Jammu, Jammu, 181143, India. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea. Department of Marine Science & Technology, School of Earth and Mineral Science, The Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704, Akure, Nigeria. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, Pakistan. USDA-ARS Southern Regional Research Center, 1100 Robert E. Lee Boulevard, New Orleans, LA, 70124, USA. Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation, Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC, NSW, 2232, Australia"
Journal Title:		Chemosphere
Year:		2017
Volume:		20170125
Issue:
Page Number:		268 - 279
DOI:		10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.01.113
ISSN/ISBN:		1879-1298 (Electronic) 0045-6535 (Linking)
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"
Keywords:		Air Pollutants/*analysis Environmental Monitoring *Health Status Humans *Transportation Vehicle Emissions/*analysis Air pollution Mass transit Pm Toxic Traffic Voc;
Notes:		"MedlineKim, Ki-Hyun Kumar, Pawan Szulejko, Jan E Adelodun, Adedeji A Junaid, Muhammad Faisal Uchimiya, Minori Chambers, Scott eng Review England 2017/02/09 Chemosphere. 2017 May; 174:268-279. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.01.113. Epub 2017 Jan 25"