Exposure assessment studies in the developing world are important. Although recent years
have seen an increasing number of traffic-related pollution exposure studies, exposure …

Benzene is a proven carcinogen. Its synergistic action with other pollutants can damage
different components of the biosphere. Literature comparing the air quality standards of …

Background: Gasoline station workers are exposed to volatile organic compounds such as
benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene (BTEX). Objectives: To determine the level of …

BTEX are recognized for their contribution as toxic and carcinogenic human health effects,
and enhancement of the global greenhouse effect. Thus, an investigation of ambient BTEX …

Background Telomere shortening in blood leukocytes has been associated with increased
morbidity and death from cardiovascular disease and cancer, but determinants of shortened …

Benzene is a human carcinogen and an ubiquitous environmental pollutant. Identification of
specific and sensitive biological markers is critical for the definition of exposure to low …

Urban air pollution resulting from traffic is a major problem in many cities in Asia, including
Bangkok, Thailand. This pollution originates mainly from incomplete fossil fuel combustion …

Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes (BTEX) are common volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) found in urban airsheds. Elevated levels of VOCs have been reported in …

Ambient air quality at five busy petrol pumps in Kolkata, India is monitored for mono-
aromatic hydrocarbons and carbonyls. Among the measured volatile organic compounds …

The increasing population, urbanization and industrial growth are causing serious
environmental challenges including air pollution worldwide. According to WHO, the indoor …