EESA10H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Foodborne Illness, Relative Humidity, Permanent Press
27 Jan 2018
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Eesa10h3: lecture 2: airborne hazards and human health. Case study #1 london smoke 1952: extensive use of coal was increased throughout the time; soft coal is very dangerous to burn because it contains sulfur and then sulfur dioxide is released into the atmosphere. Seven common outdoor air pollutants: primary air pollutants, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulphur oxides, voc (volatile organic compounds, lead, secondary air pollutant: Health effects on indoor air pollution: hard to detect by senses, symptoms are similar, need years to develop, headaches, tiredness, dizziness, nausea, itchy, nose, scratchy throat, asthma, cancer. Six common indoor air pollutants: asbestos, formaldehyde, mold and moisture, secondhand smoke, radon gas, air dust. Increase risk of getting other types of cancer (stomach, esophagus, pancreas, kidney: risk increases with smoking, not related with birth defects. Low levels can be measured in urine, faces, and mucus.
