HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT OF ATMOSPHERIC PARTICULATE-BOUND POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS IN SHIRAZ, IRAN

Introduction: Benzo(a)pyren is an indicator of carcinogenic PAHs and enters the body through the respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, and skin. This compound causes lung, kidney, and skin, cancers. In this study, the concentrations of PM10 and 16 PAHs compounds were measured in the particle...

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Main Authors: Samaneh Shahsavani, Mansooreh Dehghani, Mohammad Hoseini, Mohammad Fararoei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2016-09-01
Series:Journal of Air Pollution and Health
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Online Access:https://japh.tums.ac.ir/index.php/japh/article/view/33