A Preliminary Study on Indoor Air Quality for the Development of Risk Assessment Methods for Central Nervous System Disturbances

Cheol Min Lee,Jeong Il Lee

doi:10.5539/gjhs.v9n8p10

Abstract

The present study aimed to identify the air pollutants associated with central nervous system (CNS) disturbances through a survey of indoor air pollutants and manifestation of CNS diseases, and to establish a risk assessment method and risk management measures for CNS disturbances caused by these pollutants. A patient cohort consisting of patients suffering from CNS diseases was selected and a health risk assessment was performed for fine dust (PM2.5) and 17 heavy metals/ other elements in the indoor air of the residences of survey subjects. The study results showed statistically significant differences in fine dust concentrations according to the region in which the surveys were conducted.

Highlights

With increasing concerns over the impact of environmental pollution on the human body, the South Korean government has conducted various studies on this topic and has implemented different policies and to reduce environmental pollution
The present study aimed to identify the air pollutants associated with central nervous system (CNS) disturbances through a survey of indoor air pollutants and manifestation of CNS diseases, and to establish a risk assessment method and risk management measures for CNS disturbances caused by these pollutants
A patient cohort consisting of patients suffering from CNS diseases was selected and a health risk assessment was performed for fine dust (PM2.5) and 17 heavy metals/ other elements in the indoor air of the residences of survey subjects

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Introduction

With increasing concerns over the impact of environmental pollution on the human body, the South Korean government has conducted various studies on this topic and has implemented different policies and to reduce environmental pollution. Some studies have reported that high concentrations of SPM, NOx, and HC are associated with an increased prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and respiratory diseases such as tuberculosis and asthma. This form of air pollution is a public health threat, but can result in reduced visibility and economic losses by causing damage to buildings, materials, and machinery, in addition to its negative effects on plants and animals (Hopke, 1998; Sharma & Patil, 1992, 1994; Sharma, 2007)

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