Personal exposure to particulate matter (PM) from anthropogenic activities is a major
concern in African countries, including Mali. However, knowledge of particulates is scant …

Human exposure to fine particles can have significant harmful effects on the respiratory and
cardiovascular system. To investigate daily exposure characteristics to PM 2.5 with ambient …

Background Due to the adverse health effects of air pollution, researchers have advocated
for personal exposure measurements whereby individuals carry portable monitors in order …

Introduction Ambient air pollution is a growing global health concern tightly connected to the
rapid global urbanization. Health impacts from outdoor air pollution exposure amounts to …

With 2.8 billion biomass users globally, household air pollution remains a public health
threat in many low-and middle-income countries. However, little evidence on pollution levels …

Urbanization is an issue that is strongly emerging in southern West Africa (sWA). There is a
lack of full understanding on chemical compositions and personal exposure levels to fine …

We assessed the health risks of fine particulate matter (PM2. 5) ambient air pollution and its
trace elemental components in a rural South African community. Air pollution is the largest …

The household combustion of solid fuels, for the purpose of heating and cooking, is an
activity practiced by many people in South Africa. Air pollution caused by the combustion of …

Several sources have been identified as contributing to the concentration of ambient fine
particulate matter, which has been associated to a variety of health issues. The chemical …

The health impacts associated with exposure to elevated concentrations of fine particulate
matter (PM2. 5) are well recognised. There is a substantial number of studies characterising …