Human Health Risk Assessment of Synthetic Turf Fields Based Upon Investigation of Five Fields in Connecticut
Ginsberg G, Toal B, Simcox N, Bracker A, Golembiewski B, Kurland T, Hedman C. Human Health Risk Assessment of Synthetic Turf Fields Based Upon Investigation of Five Fields in Connecticut. Journal Of Toxicology And Environmental Health Part A 2011, 74: 1150-1174. PMID: 21797769, DOI: 10.1080/15287394.2011.586942.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsAir PollutantsAir Pollution, IndoorAthletesBenzothiazolesCarcinogens, EnvironmentalChildConnecticutElastomersEnvironmental ExposureFacility Design and ConstructionGuidelines as TopicHumansNeoplasmsPlay and PlaythingsPublic FacilitiesRecyclingRespiratory RateRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSeasonsSports EquipmentConceptsSynthetic turf fieldsGreater ventilationAdverse health risksAcute hazard indexInhalation rateAdequate ventilationSeparate risk assessmentHealth risk assessmentHuman health risk assessmentPossible exposurePotential concernTurf fieldsRisk assessmentHigh exposureExposure concentrationsHealth risksBreathing zoneHazard indexVentilationPersonal samplersExposureAdultsState of ConnecticutChildrenNew York City