The Formaldehyde, TVOCs, PM2.5 and PM10 Concentrations at Outdoor Street Food in Kalasin, Thailand

Suwimol  Dobut; Sopon  Buengbon; Theeranat Suwanaruang

doi:10.69650/ahstr.2024.2549

Authors

Suwimol Dobut Faculty of Science and Technology, College of Asian Scholars, Khon Kaen Province, 40000, Thailand
Sopon Buengbon Faculty of Science community health branch, Pitchayabandit College, Nong Bua Lam Phu Province, 39000 , Thailand
Theeranat Suwanaruang Faculty of Science and Health Technology, Kalasin University, Namon District, Kalasin Province, 46230, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69650/ahstr.2024.2549

Keywords:

Formaldehyde, street food, particulate matters, volatile organic compounds, environmental pollutants

Abstract

Human health and well-being are directly impacted by air quality. Cardiovascular and respiratory problems have been linked to exposure to pollutants such as formaldehyde, total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs), and particulate matter 2.5 and 10 micrometers (PM2.5 and PM10). This study aimed to quantify formaldehyde, TVOCs, PM2.5, and PM10 levels in the outdoor air at street food vendors in Kalasin, Thailand. The study was conducted at street food vendors in the province of Kalasin. Formaldehyde values at the top five food stalls in Kalasin ranged from 0.58 to 1.41 mg/m³. The PM2.5 values ranged from 2.29 to 9.43 ug/m3, and the TVOC values ranged from 2.91 to 7.02 ug/m3, with PM10 concentrations ranging from 2.86 to 7.29 ug/m3. Drawing on data about these pollutant concentrations across five distinct locations, the following recommendations can be put forth: Elevated levels of formaldehyde, TVOCs, PM2.5, and PM10 in certain areas can have detrimental effects on the environment and human well-being.

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