MIH 527 CA3

Running Head : Health Care

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May 12th 2010

INTRODUCTION

Edlin Golanty (2009 ) states that particulate matter emitted by the ports is associated with heart problems and higher cancer rates in adults . In addition , the particulate matter also aggravates asthma in children . The emissions of diesel engines from ports being the largest cause of air pollution is highly complex since it contains hundred of chemicals that can be absorbed by them which may include known as well as suspected compounds ( Merker , 2000 . Due to this reason , citizens

who live around the environs of San Pedro Bay , California are strongly opposing the plans of expansion of the ports of Los Angeles

PLANNING STAFF CONSIDERATION OF THE AIR EMISSION EXPOSURE PROBLEM

The exposure of humans to diesel emissions from ports has considerable adverse effects on health such as cancer and heart problems (Edlin Golanty 2009 . However , there could be many sources of ambient particulate matter and pollution within the environs of California state , hence , making it difficult to assess the risk that is attributed by the diesel emission from the port

Due to this the staff has carried out a critical assessment by evaluating the exposure , which should include identifying potentially exposed populations , identifying potential exposure pathways of the diesel particulate matter , estimating exposure concentration of the diesel particulate matter , and estimating chemical intakes by the individuals in a long term basis (Robson Toscano , 2007 . However since diesel engines is not the only source of particulate matter and air pollutant around...