Volatile Organic Compounds in Air: Sources, Distribution, Exposure and Associated Illnesses in Children

Background: Toxic volatile organic compounds (VOC), like benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes (BTEX), are atmospheric pollutants representing a threat to human health. They are released into the environment from mobile sources in urban settings, but newly polluted areas are gaining importance...

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Main Authors: Regina Montero-Montoya, Rocío López-Vargas, Omar Arellano-Aguilar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Levy Library Press 2018-07-01
Series:Annals of Global Health
Online Access:https://annalsofglobalhealth.org/articles/910