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New Study Reveals Health Risks of Fluctuating Air Pollution Levels

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Health Risk Assessment of Fluctuating Concentrations Using Lognormal Models
Bernard E. Saltzman

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A model was created to assess health risks from fluctuating concentrations. The dose-response curve is a lognormal shape due to individual differences, while the concentration pattern follows a log-normal distribution from various sources. Health risks occur when high concentrations overlap with the dose-response curve. By calculating two parameters, the risk of adverse effects can be determined for different concentration values.