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Face masks may be ineffective against air pollution

03-May-2018

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Face masks vary widely in their real-world performance.

Filter tiny particles as advertised but suffer from leakage.

Face size and shape plus movement can lead to 68 percent leakage.

Masks sold for workplace use generally must meet rigorous standards.

Masks don't reduce the concentration of pollution gases.

The study was published in the Occupational and Environmental Medicine journal.

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Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM)

Provider of health and safety solutions.

John Cherrie

Principal Scientist at IOM and Professor of Human Health at Heriot Watt University.

Miranda Loh

Head of Environment and Public Health at Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM).

Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM)

Journal which covers research in occupational and environmental medicine.

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Respiratory Disease