The effectiveness of respiratory protection worn by communities to protect from volcanic ash inhalation. Part I: Filtration efficiency tests
UKHIH Publication
W. Mueller, C. Horwell, A. Apsley, S. Steinle, S. McPherson, J. Cherrie, K. Galea
27
March
2018
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Journal article
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Non-communicable diseases (NCD)
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Disaster Risk Reduction
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Humanitarian Research
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During volcanic eruptions and their aftermath, communities may be concerned about the impacts of inhaling volcanic ash. Access to effective respiratory protection (RP) is therefore important for many people in volcanic areas all over the world. However, evidence to support the use of effective RP during such crises is currently lacking. The aim of this study was to build the first evidence base on the effectiveness of common materials used to protect communities from ash inhalation in volcanic crises.
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