Nanoparticle Exposure Levels in Indoor and Outdoor Demolition Sites

Presenters/Authors

Aniruddha Mitra, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow
Abbas Rashidi, University of UtahFollow
Shane Lewis, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow
Jefferson W. Doehling, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow
Alexis Pawlak, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow
Jacob Schwartz, Georgia Southern University
Imaobong B. Ekpo, Georgia Southern University, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public HealthFollow
Atin Adhikari, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow

Document Type

Conference Abstract

Presentation Date

3-12-2018

Abstract or Description

Working or living close to demolition sites can increase risks of dust-related health problems. Demolition of concrete buildings may produce crystalline silica dust, which can be associated with a broad range of respiratory diseases including silicosis and lung cancers. Previous studies demonstrated significant associations between demolition dust exposure and increase in the incidence of mesothelioma or asbestos cancer. Dust is a generic term used for minute solid particles of typically.

Sponsorship/Conference/Institution

International Conference on Occupational Health and Safety (ICOHS)

Location

Miami, FL

Recommended Citation

Mitra, Aniruddha, Abbas Rashidi, Shane Lewis, Jefferson W. Doehling, Alexis Pawlak, Jacob Schwartz, Imaobong B. Ekpo, Atin Adhikari. 2018. "Nanoparticle Exposure Levels in Indoor and Outdoor Demolition Sites." Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Environmental Health Sciences Faculty Presentations. Presentation 7.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/bee-facpres/7