Determination of PM2.5 and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from incense burning emission at shrine for health risk assessment

Bootdee, Susira; Chantara, Somporn; Prapamontol, Tippawan

doi:10.1016/j.apr.2016.03.002

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“…Substantial improvements have been achieved in chemical characterization and identification of the main PM components in developed and developing countries [17,68,69]. Chemical components of PM typically contribute an average of 20% to the total PM mass load [70].…”

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“…These components vary substantially according to time, location, season and climate, which results in spatial–temporal variation in characteristics, concentration, and toxicity [13,14,15,16]. PM-bound PAHs and NPAHs are the most studied components as they were found to be carcinogenic and enhance mutagenic properties [17,18,19,20]. A review on PAHs and their association to cancer revealed that there was an increase in lung cancer (relative risk of 1.2–1.4) and bladder cancer (relative risk of 2.2) in occupationally exposed subjects (40 years of exposure) [21].…”

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Chemical and Biological Components of Urban Aerosols in Africa: Current Status and Knowledge Gaps

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Nagato

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Aerosolized particulate matter (PM) is a complex mixture that has been recognized as the greatest cause of premature human mortality in low- and middle-income countries. Its toxicity arises largely from its chemical and biological components. These include polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their nitro-derivatives (NPAHs) as well as microorganisms. In Africa, fossil fuel combustion and biomass burning in urban settings are the major sources of human exposure to PM, yet data on the role of aerosols in disease association in Africa remains scarce. This review is the first to examine studies conducted in Africa on both PAHs/NPAHs and airborne microorganisms associated with PM. These studies demonstrate that PM exposure in Africa exceeds World Health Organization (WHO) safety limits and carcinogenic PAHs/NPAHs and pathogenic microorganisms are the major components of PM aerosols. The health impacts of PAHs/NPAHs and airborne microbial loadings in PM are reviewed. This will be important for future epidemiological evaluations and may contribute to the development of effective management strategies to improve ambient air quality in the African continent.

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Chemical and Biological Components of Urban Aerosols in Africa: Current Status and Knowledge Gaps

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Nagato

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“…Incense burning at home is a traditional and common practice for ritual or religious purpose among the populations in Asian countries such as China [6], Singapore [7], Taiwan [8], and India [9], and also in the Arabian Gulf countries [10]. Incense burning generates a complex mixture of gases and particulate matter, which is known to be deleterious to human health [11, 12]. In fact, an in-vitro study has shown that the genotoxicity of particulate matter from incense burning could be higher than that from cigarette smoke [13].…”

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Long-term incense use and the risk of end-stage renal disease among Chinese in Singapore: the Singapore Chinese health study

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BackgroundExperimental studies have shown that exposure to incense burning may have deleterious effects on kidney function and architecture. However, the association between chronic exposure to incense smoke and risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) has not been reported in epidemiologic studies.MethodsWe investigated this association in the Singapore Chinese Health Study, a prospective population-based cohort of 63,257 Chinese men and women of 45–74 years of age in Singapore during recruitment from 1993 to 1998. Information on the practice of incense burning at home, diet, lifestyle and medical history was collected at baseline interviews. ESRD cases were identified through linkage with the nationwide Singapore Renal Registry through 2015. We used Cox proportional hazards regression analysis to estimate hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) of ESRD associated with domestic incense burning.ResultsAmong cohort participants, 76.9% were current incense users. After an average 17.5 years of follow-up, there were 1217 incident ESRD cases. Compared to never users, the multivariable-adjusted HR for ESRD risk was 1.05 (95% CI, 0.80 to 1.38) for former users and 1.26 (95% CI, 1.02 to1.57) for current users of incense. In analysis by daily or non-daily use and duration, the increased ESRD risk was observed in daily users who had used incense for > 20 years; HR was 1.25 (95% CI, 1.07 to 1.46). Conversely, the risk was not increased in those who did not use incense daily or who had used daily but for ≤20 years.ConclusionsOur findings demonstrate that long-term daily exposure to domestic incense burning could be associated with a higher risk of ESRD in the general population.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (10.1186/s12882-018-1186-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…For most of the population of Taiwan, who are mainly Taoist or Buddhist, incense is associated with their religion and is used as a medium to communicate with their gods or ancestors; thus, it is an important trait of their religious behavior [42,43]. However, such emissions can produce PM and other chemical matters that can harm human health [44,45]. By increasing their knowledge of air pollution, participants changed their customs to improve their environments in the worship hall by reducing the number of incense sticks or by opening the windows while burning incense for worship.…”

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Effects of Particulate Matter Education on Self-Care Knowledge Regarding Air Pollution, Symptom Changes, and Indoor Air Quality among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Chi

Hwang

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The burden of illness resulting from adverse environmental exposure is significant. Numerous studies have examined self-care behaviors among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but seldom assess these behaviors in relation to air pollution. The study aims to examine the effects of particulate matter (PM) education on prevention and self-care knowledge regarding air pollution, symptom changes, and indoor PM concentration levels among patients with COPD. A longitudinal, quasi-experimental design using a generalized estimating equation examined the effectiveness of the education intervention. Participants were 63 patients with COPD, of whom only 25 received intervention. Levels of PM2.5 and PM10 decreased in the first-month follow-up in the experimental group. Improvement of knowledge and prevention regarding PM in the first and third months were also greater in the experimental group compared to the control. Regarding the COPD assessment test and physical domain scores, the experimental group exhibited a greater improvement in the first-month follow-up. Scores on the psychological domain significantly changed in the sixth-month follow-up. The PM education coordinated by nurses improved the health of participants, maintaining six-month effects. Further studies should evaluate the practice barriers and effects of health education on preventive self-care behaviors regarding indoor PM among patients with COPD.

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Determination of PM2.5 and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from incense burning emission at shrine for health risk assessment

Cited by 79 publications

References 45 publications

Chemical and Biological Components of Urban Aerosols in Africa: Current Status and Knowledge Gaps

Chemical and Biological Components of Urban Aerosols in Africa: Current Status and Knowledge Gaps

Long-term incense use and the risk of end-stage renal disease among Chinese in Singapore: the Singapore Chinese health study

Effects of Particulate Matter Education on Self-Care Knowledge Regarding Air Pollution, Symptom Changes, and Indoor Air Quality among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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