2024
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Characterization and source identification of fine dust in Seoul elementary school classrooms
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125531
Heo, Sujeong
Asia
Exposure
Modeling
Observational
Students
Elementary (K-5)
Particulate Matter (PM)
Heavy metals
Other
School air quality
particulate matter
PM2.5
Emission source
Chemical constituent
Field study measured PM2.5 in Seoul elementary schools near traffic; indoor levels were below outdoor and guideline limits. Source analysis showed 58.5% of PM2.5 came from outdoors. Findings support urban planning and school design to reduce children’s exposure to harmful pollutants.
2021