Inhalation cancer risk from PM10 in the metropolitan subway stations in Korea

ConclusionIn the SMS, cancer risk levels were estimated in the acceptable range (1 × 10−06 - 1 × 10−05) of life carcinogenic risk for the commuters, provided by the World Health Organization (WHO). Furthermore, Cr and Ni were identified as significant contributors to inhalation cancer risks with 58% and 39% of total risk level, respectively for teen and adult.
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research