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Open AccessCharacteristics of phthalate concentrations in propellant- and trigger-type consumer spray products
The purposes of this study were to evaluate the bulk sample concentration and airborne concentrations of phthalate in different types of propellent and triggers in consumer spray products and estimate health r...
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Open AccessComparison of sampling methods for the determination of volatile organic compounds in consumer aerosol sprays
Many studies have evaluated the hazardous substances contained in various household chemical products. However, for aerosol spray products there is currently no international standard sampling method for use i...
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Open AccessEvaluation of airborne total suspended particulates and heavy metals in anodizing and electroplating surface treatment process
This study is to evaluate exposure to harmful substances, such as particulate and heavy metals, by considering various factors, in anodizing and electroplating surface treatment process. Exposure evaluation st...
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Open AccessIgA nephropathy in a laboratory worker that progressed to end-stage renal disease: a case report
IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common form of glomerulonephritis, a principal cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) worldwide. The mechanisms of onset and progression of IgAN have not been fully revealed...
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Task-based exposure assessment of nanoparticles in the workplace
Although task-based sampling is, theoretically, a plausible approach to the assessment of nanoparticle exposure, few studies using this type of sampling have been published. This study characterized and compar...
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New approach for particulate exposure monitoring: determination of inhaled particulate mass by 24 h real-time personal exposure monitoring
The objectives of this study were to measure particulate pollution (PM10, PM2.5, and PM1.0) continuously (24 h/day for 7 day) using real-time exposure monitoring and to estimate total inhalation mass using breath...
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Determinants of residential indoor and transportation activity times in Korea
Information on time spent in microenvironments has a critical role for personal exposure to environmental pollutants. Unlike several large-scale studies in Western countries, no comprehensive research on time-...
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Indoor air quality differences between urban and rural preschools in Korea
Preschool indoor air quality (IAQ) is believed to be different from elementary school or higher school IAQ and preschool is the first place for social activity. Younger children are more susceptible than highe...
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Effects of socioeconomic factors and human activities on children’s PM10 exposure in inner-city households in Korea
In this study, we investigated how socioeconomic factors contributed to airborne PM10 concentrations in living rooms and children’s bedrooms in 50 homes in Korea from July to September 2008.
