Intra-urban variance in space and time of PM2.5 in dense, low-income settlement on the South African Highveld

The study was conducted during a four-month sampling campaign to evaluate how ambient PM2.5 varies in space and time inside a solid fuel burning community. It also explored the socio-economic driver known to influence particulate matter concentrations in low-income settlements.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this study is to evaluate how ambient PM_2.5 varies in space and time inside a dense, low-income community that uses solid fuel burning for cooking and heating purposes to better understand the intra-urban variability of air quality in a low-income settlement.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module Environmental Health Practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The effect of air pollution on humans

2. PM_2.5 monitoring
3. Influence of solid fuels used for household cooking and heating on ambient air quality.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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