Environmental health risk assessment of VOC'
Journal Title: Advances in Environmental Sciences - International Journal of the Bioflux Society - Year 2011, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Formaldehyde is widely used in the manufacture of wood, plastics, pharmaceutical industry, as it is also produced by organisms, including human body. Its environmental distribution is very different in the residential areas, and in household, as well. In spite of its large distribution and human exposure there are many questions regarding the safe level from the perspective of cancer development. Our study is focusing on how to elaborate an epidemiological model to assess the health related environment nearby a wood processing plant. Simultaneously measurements of formaldehyde (plant, outdoor, indoor)controlled for meteorological conditions are required. Spatial distribution of formaldehyde concentration in the residential area is needed to be associated to the health outcomes. Modeling the health risks for cancer for different scenarios will be performed using the ATSDR Dose Calculator.
Authors and Affiliations
Corina Rugină, Iulia Neamţiu, Irina Dumitraşcu, Eugen Gurzău
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