A Systematic Review of Global Desert Dust and Associated Human Health Effects

A Systematic Review of Global Desert Dust and Associated Human Health Effects

Dust storms and sandy dust events originating in arid and semi-arid areas can transport particulate material, pollutants, and potential transport long distances from their sources. Exposure to desert dust particles is generally acknowledged to endanger human health. However, most studies have examin...

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Main Authors: Xuelei Zhang, Lijing Zhao, Daniel Q. Tong, Guangjian Wu, Mo Dan, Bo Teng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-12-01
Series:Atmosphere
Subjects:
desert dust
health effects
quantitative analysis
geographical distribution
mortality
morbidity
pathological mechanism
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/7/12/158

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