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National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS): Health Effects of Particulate Matter and Ozone (VBSC 230: Introductory ToxicologyPenn State University)

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The scientific evidence presented within the Integrated Science Assessments (ISAs) provide the scientific basis of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This presentation provides a broad overview of the NAAQS review process, the evaluation of the scientific evidence in the ISAs, and an overview of the health effects evidence for particulate matter and ozone. 

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Invited presentation on the health effects of particulate matter and ozone for the undergraduate class (VBSC: Introductory Toxicology) at Penn State University. 

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Sacks, J. National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS): Health Effects of Particulate Matter and Ozone (VBSC 230: Introductory ToxicologyPenn State University). Penn State University - VBSC 230: Introductory Toxicology, State College, PA, April 04, 2022.
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Last updated on July 18, 2022
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