Introduction Airport apron workers are occupationally exposed to jet exhaust and major
concern is related to the exposure to ultrafine particles (UFP) from aircrafts. To date, little …

Air traffic is increasing, raising concern about local pollution and its adverse health effects on
the people living in the vicinity of large airports. However, the highest risk is probably …

Aim To investigate if ischemic heart disease (IHD) and cerebrovascular disease is
associated with long-term occupational exposure to ultrafine particles (UFP) outdoors at an …

Background Exposure to ultrafine particles (UFP) has been linked to cardiovascular and
lung diseases. Combustion of jet fuel and diesel powered handling equipment emit UFP …

Background Airline crew members report adverse health effects during and after inhalation
exposure to engine oil fumes sourced to the air supply system onboard commercial and …

(1) Background: Particulate matter increases the risk of respiratory, allergic and oncological
diseases in both exposed workers and the general population due to its toxic compounds …

Background Recent studies reported elevated concentrations of ultrafine particles (UFP)
near airports. Little is known about the health effects of UFP from aviation. Since UFP can …

Very high concentrations of ultrafine particles (UFP) were measured at Heathrow Airport
London. Exposure to UFP is strongly linked to adverse health effects and guidance for …

Background: Ultrafine particles (UFP) are unregulated air pollutants abundant in aviation
exhaust. Emerging evidence suggests that UFPs may impact lung health due to their high …

Ambient air pollution is a major global health problem and commercial drivers are
particularly exposed to it. As no systematic assessment of the health risks associated with …