Analysis and characterization of polyclycyclic aromatic hydrokarbons in selected school areasof Kuala Terengganu

Abstract

Road vehicle is one of the most important sources of P AHs in urban air, along with residential heating systems and various industrial activities involving combustion. Consequently, it will bring to a health problem to human being due to the occurrence of carcinogenic compounds known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (P AHs ). However, the concern and awareness of the sources and effects of P AHs on human health are still very low among the people in Malaysia especially in Kuala Terengganu.