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...
Main Authors: | Xuelei Zhang, Lijing Zhao, Daniel Q. Tong, Guangjian Wu, Mo Dan, Bo Teng |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-12-01
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Series: | Atmosphere |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/7/12/158 |
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