Public health impact of coal-fired power plants: a critical systematic review of the epidemiological literature

被引:23
作者
Amster, Eric [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Haifa, Sch Publ Hlth, Fac Social Welf & Hlth Sci, IL-31905 Haifa, Israel
关键词
Air pollution; coal energy; power plants; particulates; POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC-HYDROCARBONS; PM SOURCE APPORTIONMENT; AIR-POLLUTION; PRENATAL EXPOSURE; MATERNAL METHEMOGLOBIN; BURNING POLLUTANTS; RESIDENTIAL SOILS; CHILD-DEVELOPMENT; NITROGEN-DIOXIDE; SULFUR-DIOXIDE;
D O I
10.1080/09603123.2019.1674256
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Coal-based energy production is the most utilized method of electricity production worldwide and releases the highest concentration of gaseous, particulate, and metallic pollutants. Toxicological research has shown that coal combustion by-products are carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, and cardiorespiratory toxins. This article aims to systematically review the epidemiological literature on the impact emissions from coal-based power production has on morbidity and mortality worldwide. Two thousand one hundred and fifty-two articles were retrieved based on search criteria. Word search of abstract and article text filtered the results to 95 articles. Forty articles were included after screening. The literature indicates a significant adverse effect from particulate matter and polyaromatic hydrocarbon emissions on morbidity and mortality. There is a lack of consistency of exposure assessment and inadequate control of significant potential confounders such as social economic status. Future research should focus on improving exposure assessment models, specifically source-apportionment and geographic information system methods to model power plant-specific emissions.
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页码:558 / 580
页数:23
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