Monitoring Particulate Matter with Wearable Sensors and the Influence on Student Environmental Attitudes

Kane, Frances; Abbate, Joseph M.; Landahl, Eric C.; Potosnak, Mark J.

doi:10.3390/s22031295

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“…The Sharp GP2Y1010AU0F wearable, worn by students during their daily commute, revealed a significant increase in environmental awareness and more sustainable behaviours over several weeks, with data logged through a microcontroller. 61 However, further results have also indicated that individuals who consistently spend more time outdoors in cities or areas with high traffic congestion face an elevated risk of particulate matter exposure. 62 There is a need for advanced personal exposure assessments using smart wearables to alter human behaviours and educate those living in cities about the threats they face regarding pollution.…”

Section: Assessing Urban Pollutionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Review—Smart Wearable Sensors for Health and Lifestyle Monitoring: Commercial and Emerging Solutions

Cusack,

Venkatraman,

Raza

et al. 2024

ECS Sens. Plus

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The rapid growth of urbanisation has brought about various health concerns for citizens living in urban environments. Sedentary lifestyles, increased pollution levels, and high levels of stress have become prevalent issues affecting the overall well-being of urban populations. In recent years, the emergence of smart wearable devices has offered a promising avenue to address these health concerns and promote healthier lifestyles. This review evaluatse the effectiveness of smart wearables in mitigating health concerns and improving the lifestyles of urban citizens. The review involves 50 relevant peer-reviewed smart wearable studies and supporting literature from electronic databases PubMed, Ovid, Web of Science, and Scopus. Results indicate that smart wearables have the potential to positively impact the health of urban citizens by promoting physical activity, tracking vital signs, monitoring sleep patterns, and providing personalised feedback and recommendations to promote physical activity levels. Furthermore, these devices can help individuals manage stress levels, enhance self-awareness, and foster healthier behaviours. However, the review also identifies several challenges, including the accuracy and reliability of wearable data, user engagement and adherence, and ethical considerations regarding data privacy and security.

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Section: Assessing Urban Pollutionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Review—Smart Wearable Sensors for Health and Lifestyle Monitoring: Commercial and Emerging Solutions

Cusack,

Venkatraman,

Raza

et al. 2024

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“…This approach empowers them to resist decisions that affect their health and environment. By narrowing down the specific details and insights collected through these devices, individuals or communities invested in environmental health are better prepared to address concerns in both practical and political contexts (11).…”

Section: Wearable Devices: a Potential Solution For Environmental Mon...mentioning

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Empowering communities: The role of wearable devices in environmental justice

Marfo,

Obeng-Gyasi

2024

Preprint

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This paper delves into the emerging role of wearable devices in the realm of environmental justice and public health monitoring, offering a novel perspective on how technology can empower communities, especially those facing disproportionate environmental challenges. It provides an in-depth analysis of various wearable sensor technologies, including air quality monitors, UV exposure sensors, and water quality sensors, highlighting their significance in real-time environmental and health data collection. The research underscores the importance of these devices in enabling marginalized communities to actively participate in monitoring and responding to environmental health hazards. By facilitating access to personalized and location-specific environmental data, wearable technologies not only raise individual awareness but also contribute to community-level advocacy and action. Furthermore, the paper explores the potential advancements in wearable technologies through the integration of AI and machine learning, enhancing their effectiveness in data analysis and interpretation. However, it also critically examines the challenges associated with data privacy, security, and accessibility, emphasizing the need for inclusive and equitable technology deployment. This study is significant for its contribution to understanding the intersection of technology, environmental health, and social justice. It argues that wearable devices can be transformative tools in achieving environmental justice, providing communities with the means to gather evidence, advocate for change, and protect public health. The findings of this paper are pertinent for policymakers, public health officials, and environmental justice advocates seeking to leverage technology for societal benefit.

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“…The collection of PM data is difficult in a compact urban environment due to the limited roadside monitoring stations and complicated urban context, so a backpack outdoor environmental measuring unit can be used to monitor the PM in the most representative commercial districts [29]. In addition, mobile monitoring of air pollution is a growing field to fill in spatial gaps for personal air-quality-based risk assessment [30]. Figure 4a shows the six air quality monitoring stations' spatial location within the area of 32.8 km 2 in Macao, and Figure 4b shows the exact four roadside locations on a map where the monitoring campaign was conducted in this study (Figure 4a,b).…”

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The Relationship between Roadside PM Concentration and Traffic Characterization: A Case Study in Macao

Lei

Martin

2023

Sustainability

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Road transportation is a common mode of transport in Macao and is also known to be a significant source of the emission of PM10 and PM2.5 on a local and regional scale. There are six air quality monitoring stations (AQMS) evenly distributed throughout Macao, but some densely populated areas are currently not covered by the monitoring network. Therefore, a monitoring campaign was conducted at four roadside locations in Macao’s most densely populated areas. This work aims to study the concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5 in several roadside locations in Macao. The monitoring campaign was conducted for 24 non-consecutive periods, with a total of 192 monitoring hours. The sampling sites were chosen based on Macao’s most densely populated areas and the most traffic-congested locations. In addition, traffic characterization was performed alongside the monitoring campaign to provide a clearer perspective on the pollution sources. Based on the collected data, a correlation analysis was performed between the number of vehicles and the levels of PM10 and PM2.5 concentration. The results showed a weak relationship between the hourly traffic flow and the level of PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations, with a correlation of determination (R2) of 0.001 to 0.122. In addition, the results showed a weak relationship between the vehicle types and the level of PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations, with an R2 of 0.000 to 0.043. As shown, there is little to no relationship between local traffic volume and roadside PM concentration in the monitored locations of Macao, leading us to conclude that PM concentration is more likely tied to regional sources and meteorological conditions. Nevertheless, the complex geographical setting of Macao is also likely an influential factor in this study.

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Monitoring Particulate Matter with Wearable Sensors and the Influence on Student Environmental Attitudes

Cited by 8 publications

References 30 publications

Review—Smart Wearable Sensors for Health and Lifestyle Monitoring: Commercial and Emerging Solutions

Review—Smart Wearable Sensors for Health and Lifestyle Monitoring: Commercial and Emerging Solutions

Empowering communities: The role of wearable devices in environmental justice

The Relationship between Roadside PM Concentration and Traffic Characterization: A Case Study in Macao

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