پایش کیفیت هوای شهر رفسنجان در بازه یک ساله 96-1395: یک گزارش کوتاه

Background and Objectives: There is a direct relationship between the air quality and human health. In this research, the air quality of Rafsanjan city was monitored regarding the concentration of some pollutants  within a year. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive study, portable particle counter and air analyzer were used. Measurement of air pollutant parameters was done every two weeks from five selected places in Rafsanjan. The data were plotted based on the concentration of pollutants and Air Quality Index (AIQ) index. Results: The average values of sulfur dioxide  and carbon monoxide and the total amount of nitrogen dioxide and ozone were 0.04, 0.43, 0.40, and 0.14 ppm, respectively.  The average amount of PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 particulate matters were 2.03, 24, and 166 µg/m3, respectively. Conclusion: Based on AQI index, the air quality of Rafsanjan city was “healthy”. However, “unhealthy for sensitive groups” was reported in some occasions, especially in spring. Key words: Ransanjan, Air pollution, Annual monitoring   Funding: This research was funded by Research Council of Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan. Conflict of interest: None declared. Ethical Approval: SC95CH5163   How to cite this article: Rohani Moghadam M. Annual Monitoring of Rafsanjan Air Quality During 2016-2017: A Short Report. J Rafsanjan Univ Med Sci 2018; 17 (6): 579-86. [Farsi]