Table 3

Average inhalation rates and body weights of the exposed population

Exposed groupMean inhalation rate (m3/hour)Mean body weight (kg)
Acute exposureChronic exposure
Infant (birth to 1 year)0.36.811.3
Child (6–12 years)1.213.545.3
Adult (19–75 years)1.213.371.8
  • Source: Adapted from Matooane and Diab35 and US Environmental Protection Agency.43