Vol. 19, issue 11, article # 7

Ivanova E. V., Bykova V. V., Osipova N. A. Assessment of human health risk caused by chemical pollutants of the atmosphere. // Atmospheric and oceanic optics. 2006. V. 19. No. 11. P. 867-869.    PDF
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Abstract:

Based on the data of Tomsk Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring Center, the diurnally mean, annually mean, and maximal concentrations of main substances polluting atmospheric air of Tomsk for 1993-2002 were calculated and the cancer risk was assessed using the "RISK ASSISTANT" software and normative documents of the State Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Oversight under the Russian Ministry of Public Health. Territories with minimal, maximal, and medial level of the cancer risk are identified.