A Streamlined Approach by a Combination of Bioindication and Geostatistical Methods for Assessing Air Contaminants and Their Effects on Human Health in Industrialized Areas: A Case Study in Southern Brazil

A Streamlined Approach by a Combination of Bioindication and Geostatistical Methods for Assessing Air Contaminants and Their Effects on Human Health in Industrialized Areas: A Case Study in Southern Brazil

Industrialization in developing countries associated with urban growth results in a number of economic benefits, especially in small or medium-sized cities, but leads to a number of environmental and public health consequences. This problem is further aggravated when adequate infrastructure is lacki...

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Main Authors: Angélica B. Ferreira, Andreza P. Ribeiro, Maurício L. Ferreira, Cláudia T. Kniess, Cristiano C. Quaresma, Raffaele Lafortezza, José O. Santos, Mitiko Saiki, Paulo H. Saldiva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
Subjects:
air pollution
environmental monitoring
geostatistical approach
industrial pollutants
urban impact
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2017.01575/full

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