Abstract
Rather than attempt to provide a comprehensive account of air quality risk assessment, as might be found in a textbook or manual, this article discusses some issues that are of current importance in the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe, with special emphasis on risk assessment in the context of policy formulation, and emerging scientific knowledge. There are two pollutants of particular concern and that both pose challenges for risk assessment and policy, and they are particulate matter (PM) and ozone. The article describes some issues for health risk assessment and finally some forward-looking suggestions for future approaches to air quality management.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 9-12 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Part A |
Volume | 71 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Event | 4th NERAM Colloquium on International Perspectives on Air Quality - Cuernavaca, Mexico Duration: 31 Jan 2005 → 1 Feb 2005 |
Keywords
- POLLUTION