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While the overall air quality in Dubai is better than in many developed countries, air quality is deteriorating and may need government intervention as the country grows.<\/p>\nWhile the overall air quality in Dubai is better than in many developed countries, air quality is deteriorating and may need government intervention as the country grows.<\/p>\n
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The activities the citizens now take for granted – new home construction, commercial construction and driving cars contribute to the rising amounts of air pollution<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n One measure of air quality is particulate matter – small particles of dust, sand or chemicals – and it’s currently measured at an elevated, unhealthy level. In addition, nitrogen oxide, the product of combustion of fossil fuel, and smog are increasing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some local authorities are already taking notice. In some areas, authorities have setup monitoring stations that are connected to their websites, allowing anyone to track the elevated levels of air pollution. Specifically, they are tracking at particulate matter pollution, known as PM10<\/a>. These small particles are only 10 micrometers across – and if you have been out of school for a while, a micrometer is only a millionth of a metre.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n They are also tracking levels of PM2.5, which is even smaller. This particulate is particularly troubling because it is small enough to pass directly into human lungs. In studies, elevated levels of PM2.5 has lead to lung cancer and premature death.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is perhaps most troubling to those who workout outside – runners, in particular, who tend to breathe more deeply than the average person. Their risk of inhaling unhealthy levels of PM2.5 is much greater than the general population. Many runners have now taken to exercising indoors on equipment like running machines<\/a>\u00a0and elliptical machines. For the best treadmill experience, some have even taken the precaution of wearing a face mask while working out.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Construction workers, and other workers who spend the bulk of their working day outside are also at increased risk.<\/p>\n\u00a0Monitoring Air Quality In Dubai<\/h2>\n