Effectiveness of face masks used to protect Beijing residents against particulate air pollution

ObjectivesMany residents in Beijing use disposable face masks in an attempt to protect their health from high particulate matter (PM) concentrations. Retail masks may be certified to local or international standards, but their real-life performance may not confer the exposure reduction potential tha...

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Published in:	Occupational and environmental medicine (London, England) Vol. 75; no. 6; pp. 446 - 452
Main Authors:	Cherrie, John W, Apsley, Andrew, Cowie, Hilary, Steinle, Susanne, Mueller, William, Lin, Chun, Horwell, Claire J, Sleeuwenhoek, Anne, Loh, Miranda
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England BMJ 01.06.2018 BMJ Publishing Group LTD BMJ Publishing Group
Series:	Original article
Subjects:	Aerosols Air pollution Air Pollution - statistics & numerical data Airborne sensing Beijing Black carbon Blood pressure Consumers Diesel Diesel engines Efficiency Environment Face Flow rates Flow velocity Heart rate Humans Inhalation Exposure - prevention & control Inhalation Exposure - statistics & numerical data International standards Mannequins Masks ORIGINAL ARTICLE Particle size Particulate emissions Particulate matter Particulate Matter - analysis Protective Clothing Quality standards Studies Vehicle Emissions - analysis Beijing Beijing China United Kingdom > UK United States > US China pm10-pm2.5-ultrafine air pollution exposure assessment ppe diesel fumes
ISSN:	1351-0711, 1470-7926, 1470-7926
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