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http://dx.doi.org/10.5668/JEHS.2019.45.6.605

Analysis of Environmental Complaints for Receptor-oriented Risk Management: Busan as a Case Study  

Kim, Shijin (Korea Environment Institute)
Jung, Dawoon (Korea Environment Institute)
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Journal of Environmental Health Sciences / v.45, no.6, 2019 , pp. 605-612 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: This study aims to examine receptor-perceived characteristics of environmental and health damage in areas surrounded by industrial workplaces using environmental complaints collected by local governments in Korea. Methods: The environmental complaint data related to workplaces was collected by local governments at each municipality between the years 2015 and 2017. We analyzed the complaint data from the Busan area by the type of business (industry classification), the content of complaints (odor, smoke, noise, and certain health damage), and the frequency of complaints. Results: Among the workplaces examined, industry categories related to retail and service received the highest frequency of complaints related to noise. On the other hand, complaints of dust and odors were raised in higher frequency against manufacturing industries, indicating that air pollution was the main driver of such complaints. Most of the complaints regarding health effects from industries also contained other complaints, such as odor, noise, and dust. Our results indicate that environmental discomfort can lead to more serious health damage, and should be dealt with more seriously. Further management plans for mitigating discomforts such as noise are necessary. Conclusion: This study can be used as background data for identifying the policy priorities related to vulnerable areas polluted by industry and will contribute to improving the environmental health of residents in identified areas.
Keywords
Environmental complaints; workplace; exposure; health damage; noise;
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