Elevated ambient PM10 levels affecting respiratory health of schoolchildren in Chiang Mai, Thailand

• Main Authors: Phornwisetsirikun W., Prapamontol T., Rangkakulnuwat S., Chantara S., Tavornyutikarn P.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Chiang Mai University 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84908370815&partnerID=40&md5=050849741534c53aace4ee301eb3f8d8; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/37623
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

The health effects from exposure to particulate air pollution during the dry season (February-March) in northern Thailand, a longstanding problem, have become particularly acute since 2007. Although several studies have reported the effect of ambient PM10 levels on airway oxidative stress and pulmon...