Prevalence of Respiratory Symptoms, Lung Function Abnormalities and Cardiac Conditions in Jeepney Drivers Exposed to Different Levels of Black Carbon
Background & Aim: The jeepney, a traditional mode of transportation in the Philippines since the end of World War II, has been shown by a recent study to be a major source of black carbon (BC) in the air of Metro-Manila. Chronic exposure to black carbon may constitute a significant health hazard for jeepney drivers. ...