Personal Exposure to PM 2.5 concentrations to different transportation mode in Cebu, Philippines

초록

1. Introduction Studies related to air quality have caught attention to different researchers and scientists alike. Various health concern issues have been raised due to an ineffective air quality especially the transportation modes. This may be due to different factors such as the usage of fuel, the age of the vehicle, meteorological factors, etc. Air pollution is prevalent in the biggest cities, and Cebu is one of an example of those metropolitan that consists large population in the Philippines.1) Transportation system in Cebu is not that systematic in comparison with cities in South Korea and other developed countries. Cebu’s main transport modes are: jeepney, motorbike and taxis. These modes use gasoline and diesel as its fuel, and might contribute to a significant concentration of different air pollutants.2) In addition, drivers, passengers and even the pedestrian alike, have a high risk of health problems related to air pollution. The objective of this study is to assess and compare the personal exposure from different transportation that is used in Cebu, Philippines. 2. Methodology The samples were collected from jeepney, motorcycle and taxi