WHO - Health risks of heavy metals from long-range transboundary air pollution [2007]
Description:
The report reviews the available information on, (i) the sources; (ii) chemical properties; (iii) spatial distribution of environmental pollution; and (iv) level of human exposure with cadmium, lead and mercury caused by long-range transboundary air pollution. The potential health risks in Europe are also evaluated.
Why this Tool/Guidance?
Information provided is useful to support air quality standard setting and environmental health decision making. It provides authorities essential information on long-range transboundary air pollution.
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