(1) International Atomic Energy Agency, P.O. Box 100, A-1400 Vienna, Austria
Abstract:
Since 1992, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been promoting studies of air pollution using a standard design
of air sampler that provides separation on filters into two size fractions with cutoffs of 2.5 and 10 Μm (approximately).
These are the size ranges presently considered to have the most important health consequences. Such filter samples are highly
amenable to analysis using nuclear and related techniques. After reviewing some of the health effects of airborne particulate
matter and current air quality standards and guidelines, this article provides an overview of current and recent IAEA programs
in this area, which involve collaborative activities with participants in more than 40 countries.