PM10 PM2.5

Human Health (HH) Criteria Air–Mobile – Summary Measure Details

Particulate matter of various sizes (PM₁₀ and PM_2.5) have a considerable impact on human health. The EPA has identified "particulates" (from diesel fuel combustion) as the number one cause of human health deterioration due to its impact on the human respiratory system – asthma, bronchitis, acute pulmonary disease, etc. It should be mentioned that particulates are an important environmental output of plywood product production and need to be traced and addressed. The Institute used TRACI’s "Human Health Particulates from Mobile Sources" characterization factor, on an equivalent PM_2.5 basis, in our final set of impact indicators.