Author:Wright, CY; Oosthuizen, R; John, Juanette; Garland, Rebecca M; Albers, P; Pauw, CDate:Dec 2011Human exposure to poor air quality is linked to adverse health effects. The largest burden of air pollution-related diseases is in developing countries where air pollution levels are also among the highest in the world. In South Africa, two ...Read more
Author:Pretorius, CJ; Grove, T; Schinkel, J; Pronk, A; Nelson, G; Murray, JDate:Aug 2014Personal diesel particulate matter (DPM) sampling was conducted on nearly 300 mine workers in the diesel and non-diesel sections of three platinum mines in South Africa. Respiratory health questionnaires were administered to all of these ...Read more
Author:Mundackal, JDate:Oct 2010Industrial development in the Vaal Triangle began as early as 1877 when coal reserves were discovered. Currently, the area houses several sources of air pollution, including heavy industries, refineries, and a power station, motor vehicles ...Read more