The estimated health impacts and associated economic costs resulting from
airborne particulate matter are substantial. Exposure to airborne fine particles
ranks highly amongst preventable causes of disease. This book reviews the
sources and atmospheric processes affecting airborne particulate matter and
consequent impacts upon human health.
Examining the latest information on the sources of particles in the atmosphere,
both through direct emissions and atmospheric formation, the book also explores
the methods which are used to estimate the contributions of different sources to
airborne concentrations. Featuring case studies from recent assessments in
Europe, the USA, China and India, the book provides a global overview of source
apportionment. The health effects are