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The Global Burden of Air Pollution on Mortality: The Need to Include Exposure to Household Biomass Fuel--Derived Particulates.

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Title: The Global Burden of Air Pollution on Mortality: The Need to Include Exposure to Household Biomass Fuel--Derived Particulates.
Authors: Rylance, Jamie1 (AUTHOR) jrylance@liv.ac.uk, Fullerton, Duncan G.1 (AUTHOR), Semple, Sean2 (AUTHOR), Ayres, Jon G.3 (AUTHOR), Anenberg, Susan C.4 (AUTHOR), West, J. Jason4 (AUTHOR) jjwest@email.unc.edu, Horowitz, Larry W.5 (AUTHOR), Tong, Daniel Q.6 (AUTHOR)
Source: Environmental Health Perspectives. Oct2010, Vol. 118 Issue 10, pA424-A425. 2p.
Subject Terms: *Atmospheric deposition, *Emission standards, *Air quality, *Biomass energy & the environment, *Charcoal, Environmental aspects
Abstract: In this article the author discusses the global impact of air pollution on mortality. It states that half of the world's population has been exposed to particulate matter (PM) in their homes as a result of using charcoal, wood, and animal/crop residues. Furthermore, it notes that combustion of biomass fuels has been shown to create high concentrations of domestic air pollution.
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Abstract:In this article the author discusses the global impact of air pollution on mortality. It states that half of the world's population has been exposed to particulate matter (PM) in their homes as a result of using charcoal, wood, and animal/crop residues. Furthermore, it notes that combustion of biomass fuels has been shown to create high concentrations of domestic air pollution.
ISSN:00916765
DOI:10.1289/ehp.1002397