Toxic Smoke and Carcinogenic Exposure in Urban Street Grilling: A Quantitative Multi-Regional Comparison of Black Charcoal, Plastic-Bag Ignition, and Meat-Type Health Risks in Peru, Argentina, the United States, Asia, and Europe

Toxic Smoke and Carcinogenic Exposure in Urban Street Grilling: A Quantitative Multi-Regional Comparison of Black Charcoal, Plastic-Bag Ignition, and Meat-Type Health Risks in Peru, Argentina, the United States, Asia, and Europe

Background Informal street grilling is a deeply entrenched cultural and socio-economic practice in Latin America. The widespread use of black charcoal ignited with discarded plastic bags in public spaces introduces a dual hazard: atmospheric contamination via black carbon (BC) and mic...