Table 1.
Concentrations of PM2.5in homes in Ireland and Scotland using coal, wood or peat as primary heating fuel; and numbers of homes sampled
| Time-weighted 24-hour average PM2.5mean values (μg/m3) | Coal | Peat | Wood | Gas for cooking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland |
8.4 (n = 12) |
15.2 (n = 17) |
4.8 (n = 5) |
11.2 (n = 5) |
| (range) |
(5–19) |
(2–44) |
(3–6) |
(4–28) |
| Scotland |
9.4 (n = 10) |
18.0 (n = 3) |
8.6 (n = 17) |
7.4 (n = 11) |
| (range) |
(1–17) |
(8–34) |
(2–23) |
(2–13) |
| All |
8.9 (n = 22) |
15.6 (n = 20) |
7.7 (n = 22) |
8.6 (n = 16) |
| (range) | (1–19) | (2–44) | (2–23) | (2–28) |