Relationship Between Dust Storms and Acute Impacts in Baotou City
- VernacularTitle:包头市沙尘暴与人群急性健康效应关系的初步研究
- Author:
Rui-Ling PENG
;
Xiao-Chuan PAN
;
Yi-Xiang ZHANG
;
Al ET
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Particle matter Dust storm Acute impact
- From:
Journal of Environment and Health
1992;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To make it clear whether dust storms may produce same acute adverse impacts on community population. Methods 2 primary schools in Baotou City were selected. During the period of dust storm in March of 2004 an investigation among 918 pupils from third to fifth grades and 1 770 parents of them was conducted by questionnaires. Meanwhile the concentrations of PM2.5 were also determined. Results On the day of dust storms developed the concentrations of PM2.5 obviously increased (212.9 ?g/m3)then decreased rapidly(
