Community Exposures from CAFOs
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Health Effects of Airborne Exposures from Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
Toxic gases, vapors, and particles are emitted from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) into the general environment. These include ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, malodorous vapors, and particles contaminated with a wide range of microorganisms. Little is known about the health risks of exposure to these agents for people living in the surrounding areas. Malodor is one of...
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تاریخ انتشار 2002