Particulate matter (PM) is a key indicator of air pollution and a significant risk factor for adverse
health outcomes in humans. PM is not a self-contained pollutant but a mixture of different …

Objective To assess the health risks associated with exposure to particulate matter (PM 10 ),
sulphur dioxide (SO 2 ), nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ), carbon monoxide (CO) and ozone (O 3 ). …

Particulate matter of aerodynamic diameter of less than 2.5 µm (PM 2.5 ) is a recognised
carcinogen and a priority air pollutant owing to its respirable and toxic chemical components. …

Human exposure to indoor pollution is one of the most well-established ways that housing
affects health. We conducted a review to document evidence on the morbidity and mortality …

Concerns over the health effects of exposure to particulate matter of aerodynamic diameter
of less than 2.5 μm (PM 2.5 ) led the South African Government to establish the national …

Urban air pollution from gaseous pollutants is a growing public health problem in many
countries including South Africa. Examining the levels, trends and health risk of exposure to …

Benzene, toluene and xylene (BTX) are part of the volatile organic group of pollutants and
are seen as international environmental priority air pollutants that can constitute a threat to …

There is a growing concern that exposure to particulate matter of aerodynamic diameter of
less than 2.5 µm (PM 2.5 ) with biological composition (bioaerosols) may play a key role in the …

Most conventional water treatment plants are not sufficiently equipped to treat both intracellular
and extracellular Microcystins in drinking water. However, the effectiveness of sodium …

Although pro-inflammatory mechanisms have been implicated in the pathogenesis of manganese
(Mn 2+ )-related neurological and respiratory disorders, relatively little is known about …