Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the ambient air of Jeedimetla Industrial Development Area-Hyderabad.
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ABSTRACT
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) have received increased attention in recent years in air pollution studies, as some of these compounds are highly carcinogenic or mutagenic. PAHs are mainly associated with respirable suspended particulate matter (RSPM) (diameter <10 m in size). Hence, it is important to determine the concentration of PAHs adsorbed on RSPM to know the extent of human exposure to these potentially carcinogenic substances. The study was carried out at 10 locations in and around the Jeedimetla industrial development area, Hyderabad during April 2000. Higher concentrations of B(a)A and B(b)F were observed at Nandanagar, Py and B(a)P at Kukatpally while, F1 concentrations at Allwyn Colony. These variations in the concentration can be attributed to their source and climatic conditions during sampling.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
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Humans
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Carcinogens, Environmental
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Environmental Monitoring
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Public Health
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Adsorption
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Inhalation Exposure
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Air Pollutants
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India
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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