Exposure to particulate matter of population in charcoal community : A case study Khambon village, Klang Muen subdistrict, Muang district, Kalasin province

Abstract

This purposes of this research were Exposure to particulate matter of population in
charcoal community. The sample used in research were 105 population of household or
agents in Khambon village, Klang Muen subdistrict, Muang district, Kalasin province by
voluntarily. Tools used in research contained Exposure to particulate matter test. The data
were analyzed by means and the standard deviation. The result showed that : exposure to
particulate matter in ambient air was overall at a moderate level (3.30±0.66). Perception
exposure to particulate matter at a high level (3.83±0.60). Perception toward hazard in
particulate matter at a moderate level (3.05±0.68) and personal protective behavior from
particulate matter at a moderate level (3.02±0.70)