The chapter contains information on the state of air pollution in the Republic of Belarus and Minsk, including emissions and concentrations of pollutants. Organization of air quality monitoring system overviews monitoring network and monitoring posts, list of controlled substances, frequency, and organization of sampling. The chapter contains applied methods for evaluating the results of laboratory monitoring of atmospheric air pollution, and complex indicators are used to assess the degree of atmospheric pollution. The main results of studies of the impact of atmospheric air pollution in the Republic of Belarus on the state of public health conducted during the last 20 years will be discussed.
Part of the book: Hygiene and Health in Developing Countries