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1 online resource (xix, 85 pages) : color illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Cover13; -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- Contents -- Review of the Department of Defense Enhanced Particulate Matter Surveillance Program Report -- Summary -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sampling Methodology Used in the Department of Defense Enhanced Particulate Matter Surveillance Program -- 3 Evaluation of Analytic Results -- 4 Health Research and Surveillance Needs -- 5 Conclusions and Recommendations -- Appendix A: Biographic Information on the Committee for Review of the Department of Defenses Enhanced Particulate Matter Surveillance Program Report -- Appendix B: Statement of Task of the Committee for Review of the Department of Defenses Enhanced Particulate Matter Surveillance Program Report -- Appendix C: Public Agendas -- Appendix D: Final Report. |
| Summary |
Soldiers deployed during the 1991 Persian Gulf War were exposed to high concentrations of particulate matter (PM) and other airborne pollutants. Their exposures were largely the result of daily windblown dust, dust storms, and smoke from oil fires. On returning from deployment, many veterans complained of persistent respiratory symptoms. With the renewed activity in the Middle East over the last few years, deployed military personnel are again exposed to dust storms and daily windblown dust in addition to other types of PM, such as diesel exhaust and particles from open-pit burning. On the basis of the high concentrations observed and concerns about the potential health effects, DOD designed and implemented a study to characterize and quantify the PM in the ambient environment at 15 sites in the Middle East. The endeavor is known as the DOD Enhanced Particulate Matter Surveillance Program (EPMSP). <br /> <br /> The U.S. Army asked the National Research Council to review the EPMSP report. In response, the present evaluation considers the potential acute and chronic health implications on the basis of information presented in the report. It also considers epidemiologic and health-surveillance data collected by the USACHPPM, to assess potential health implications for deployed personnel, and recommends methods for reducing or characterizing health risks. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine. Enhanced Particulate Matter Surveillance Program.
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U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine. |
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Department of Defense Enhanced Particulate Matter Surveillance Program -- Reviews. |
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Air -- Pollution -- Afghanistan.
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Air -- Pollution. |
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Afghanistan. |
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Air -- Pollution -- Research -- United States.
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Air -- Pollution -- Research. |
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United States. |
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Afghan War, 2001-2021 -- Environmental aspects.
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Afghan War (2001-2021) |
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Persian Gulf War, 1991 -- Health aspects.
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Persian Gulf War (1991) |
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Reviews.
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Reviews.
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| Added Title |
Final report: Department of Defense Enhanced Particulate Matter Surveillance Program (EPMSP)
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| Other Form: |
Print version: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee for Review of the DOD's Enhanced Particulate Matter Surveillance Program Report. Review of the Department of Defense Enhanced Particulate Matter Surveillance Program report. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2010 9780309154130 (OCoLC)655759719 |
| ISBN |
9780309154147 (electronic book) |
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0309154146 (electronic book) |
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1282787497 |
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9781282787490 |
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0309154138 (paperback) |
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9780309154130 (paperback) |
| Standard No. |
9786612787492 |
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