A SURVEY OF HEALTH-EFFECTS STUDIES OF PHOTOCHEMICAL AIR-POLLUTION IN JAPAN

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作者
IMAI, M [1 ]
YOSHIDA, K [1 ]
KOTCHMAR, DJ [1 ]
LEE, SD [1 ]
机构
[1] US EPA,ENVIRONM CRITERIA & ASSESSMENT OFF,RES TRIANGLE PK,NC 27711
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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING - Research - CHEMICAL REACTIONS - Photochemical Reactions - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT - HEALTH CARE - Japan;
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10.1080/00022470.1985.10465891
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X [环境科学、安全科学];
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08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
This paper examines various health effects of photochemical air pollution in Japan, primarily through the review of epidemiological studies. Health effects discussed include subjective respiratory symptoms, respiratory function testing, ocular effects, and hospital diagnostic tests. The downward trend in oxidant cautions and paralleled health effects, as reported by the Japanese Environmental Agency, are discussed. The methods determined by Japanese ordinance for measurement of oxidants, SO//2, NO//x, and CO are described.
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