Author(s): Léa Touri | Hélène Marchetti | Irène Sari-Minodier | Nicolas Molinari | Pascal Chanez
Journal: European Respiratory Review
ISSN 0905-9180
Volume: 22;
Issue: 128;
Start page: 124;
Date: 2013;
Original page
Keywords: Airport | air traffic | jet exhaust | occupational exposure | respiratory problems | respiratory tract
ABSTRACT
Air traffic is increasing, raising concern about local pollution and its adverse health effects on the people living in the vicinity of large airports. However, the highest risk is probably occupational exposure due to proximity. Jet exhaust is one of the main concerns at an airport and may have a health impact, particularly on the respiratory tract. Current studies are neither numerous enough nor strong enough to prove this kind of association. Yet, more and more people work in airports, and occupational exposure to jet exhaust is a fact. The aim of this review was to evaluate the existing knowledge regarding the impact of airport pollution on respiratory health. We conducted systematic literature searches to examine workplace exposures.
Journal: European Respiratory Review
ISSN 0905-9180
Volume: 22;
Issue: 128;
Start page: 124;
Date: 2013;
Original page
Keywords: Airport | air traffic | jet exhaust | occupational exposure | respiratory problems | respiratory tract
ABSTRACT
Air traffic is increasing, raising concern about local pollution and its adverse health effects on the people living in the vicinity of large airports. However, the highest risk is probably occupational exposure due to proximity. Jet exhaust is one of the main concerns at an airport and may have a health impact, particularly on the respiratory tract. Current studies are neither numerous enough nor strong enough to prove this kind of association. Yet, more and more people work in airports, and occupational exposure to jet exhaust is a fact. The aim of this review was to evaluate the existing knowledge regarding the impact of airport pollution on respiratory health. We conducted systematic literature searches to examine workplace exposures.
