The effectiveness of respiratory protection worn by communities to protect from volcanic ash inhalation. Part I: Filtration efficiency tests
This study aims to build the evidence base on the effectiveness of common materials used to protect communities from ash inhalation in volcanic crises
Abstract
During volcanic eruptions and their aftermath, communities may be concerned about the impacts of inhaling volcanic ash. Access to effective respiratory protection (RP) is therefore important for many people in volcanic areas all over the world. However, evidence to support the use of effective RP during such crises is currently lacking. The aim of this study was to build the first evidence base on the effectiveness of common materials used to protect communities from ash inhalation in volcanic crises.
This research was supported by the Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC) Programme
Citation
William Mueller, Claire J. Horwell, Andrew Apsley, Susanne Steinle, Stephanie McPherson, John W. Cherrie, Karen S. Galea, The effectiveness of respiratory protection worn by communities to protect from volcanic ash inhalation. Part I: Filtration efficiency tests, International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, Volume 221, Issue 6, 2018, Pages 967-976, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2018.03.012