Main Title |
Causes and Effects of Stratospheric Ozone Reduction: An Update. |
CORP Author |
National Research Council, Washington, DC.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. |
Year Published |
1982 |
Report Number |
ISBN-0-309-03248-2; EPA-68-02-3701; |
Stock Number |
PB82-209644 |
Additional Subjects |
Ozone ;
Air pollution ;
Radiation effects ;
Cells(Biology) ;
Chlorine organic compounds ;
Stratosphere ;
Exposure ;
Ultraviolet radiation ;
Chemistry ;
Molecules ;
Public health ;
Concentration(Composition) ;
Plants(Botany) ;
Hazards ;
Malignant neoplasms ;
Freon 11 ;
Freon 12 ;
Air pollution effects(Humans) ;
Air pollution effects(Animals) ;
Cancer ;
Biological processes ;
Ecosystems ;
Immune responses
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB82-209644 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
348p |
Abstract |
Estimates of steady-state reductions in stratospheric ozone due to continued releases of two chlorofluorocarbons (11 and 12) at 1977 rates in the absence of other perturbations are lower than 1979 estimates by a factor between two and three. Current models suggest the steady-state reduction will lie between 5 and 9 percent. The association of nonmelanoma skin cancers with ultraviolet-B radiation suggests that reductions in stratospheric ozone will result in increases of these cancers. Exposure to ultraviolet-B also has been shown to adversely affect the immune response system; further research is needed to determine the importance of this finding for understanding photocarcinogenesis. |