Ghana: Particle Pollution and Health Risks

Particle pollution, also known as particulate matter (PM), is a general term for a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets suspended in the air. It comes in many sizes and shapes and can contain a variety of components, including acids such as sulfuric acid; inorganic compounds such as ammonium sulfate, ammonium nitrate and sodium chloride; organic chemicals; soot; metals; soil or dust particles; and biological materials such as pollen and mould spores.

The air we breathe, both indoors and…