The occurrence of psychotropic substances (PSs) in the atmosphere is consolidated, however the general concern is restricted to indoor environments and to nicotine, as a consequence of tobacco smoking. By contrast, almost nothing is known about caffeine, although coffee is the most drunk beverage over the world, nor on illicit compounds. Nonetheless, recent studies seem to proof that cocaine is quasi-ubiquitous and, when it is absent, traces of cannabinoids (CBs) are observed. In the frame of the EXPAH Life+ Project, aimed to assess the true exposition of PAHs on population, a series of in-field measurements have been made in Rome and its metropolitan region. The primary objective was improved with a set of ancillary measurements, aimed at: i) drawing a more comprehensive knowledge of the pollution picture indoors; ii) discriminating the PAH health impact from those of co-pollutants; and iii) elucidating the existence of indigenous pollution sources. In particular, our attention was focussed on illicit substances, since they can contribute to ambient toxicity and, depending on consumption ways, provide information about the PAH sources.
PAHs and BTEX in schools, houses and ofices of Rome, Italy
Balducci C;Romagnoli P;Perilli M;Cecinato A
2013
Abstract
The occurrence of psychotropic substances (PSs) in the atmosphere is consolidated, however the general concern is restricted to indoor environments and to nicotine, as a consequence of tobacco smoking. By contrast, almost nothing is known about caffeine, although coffee is the most drunk beverage over the world, nor on illicit compounds. Nonetheless, recent studies seem to proof that cocaine is quasi-ubiquitous and, when it is absent, traces of cannabinoids (CBs) are observed. In the frame of the EXPAH Life+ Project, aimed to assess the true exposition of PAHs on population, a series of in-field measurements have been made in Rome and its metropolitan region. The primary objective was improved with a set of ancillary measurements, aimed at: i) drawing a more comprehensive knowledge of the pollution picture indoors; ii) discriminating the PAH health impact from those of co-pollutants; and iii) elucidating the existence of indigenous pollution sources. In particular, our attention was focussed on illicit substances, since they can contribute to ambient toxicity and, depending on consumption ways, provide information about the PAH sources.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
