1.5 Health impacts
Some compounds, such as benzene, are known to cause cancer. Others are suspected to be carcinogenic or are likely to have other impacts. Further detail can be found in publications from the World Health Organization, US EPA and other environment agencies and research institutes. The following websites may assist in further research:
It is important to note that this study is not a public health study, which would typically involve an analysis of air quality data with toxicological and epidemiological data. However the data collected may provide a useful basis for a public health study.
Page last updated: 26 February 2011
