Spatial modeling of ambient concentrations of volatile organic compounds in Montreal, Canada.

ABSTRACT: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are components of the complex mixture of air pollutants within cities and can cause various adverse health effects. Therefore, it is necessary to understand their spatial distribution for exposure assessment in epidemiological studies.

Objectives

The objective was to model measured concentrations of five VOCs within the city of Montreal, Canada, developing spatial prediction models that can be used in health studies.

Methods

We measured concentrations using 3M 3500 Organic Vapor Monitors, over 2-week periods, for three monitoring campaigns between 2005 and 2006 in over 130 locations in the city. Using GC/MSD (Gas Chromatography/Mass Selective Detector), we measured concentrations of benzene, n-decane, ethylbenzene, hexane, and trimethylbenzen

SUBMITTER: Zapata-Marin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9555929 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature