A Systematic Review of Global Desert Dust and Associated Human Health Effects

• Published in: Atmosphere Vol. 7; no. 12; p. 158
• Main Authors: Zhang, Xuelei, Zhao, Lijing, Tong, Daniel, Wu, Guangjian, Dan, Mo, Teng, Bo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.12.2016
• Subjects: Anthropogenic factors; Arid regions; Atmospheric particulates; Cardiovascular diseases; Circulatory system; desert dust; Desert environments; Deserts; Diseases; Dust; Dust particles; Dust storm effects; Dust storms; Exposure; geographical distribution; Health; health effects; Heart diseases; Human influences; Literature reviews; Morbidity; Mortality; Nervous system; Particulate matter; pathological mechanism; Pollutants; Pollution dispersion; Pollution sources; quantitative analysis; Reproductive system; Respiratory system; Semi arid areas; Storms; Transport

Dust storms and sandy dust events originating in arid and semi-arid areas can transport particulate material, pollutants, and potential transport long distances from their sources. Exposure to desert dust particles is generally acknowledged to endanger human health. However, most studies have examin...