Human health impact assessment and temporal distribution of trace elements in Copșa Mică- Romania.

The present study aims to analyze the temporal variations of PM and to assess the health risk indexes caused by trace elements from particulate matter (PM) via inhalation, ingestion, and dermal absorption by adults and children in Copșa Mică (Romania) during 2009-2019. The results revealed a high multi-annual mean concentration of PM and trace elements. The analyzed air pollutants showed a decreasing trend during the studied years, therefore 44.