Poor Respiratory Health is a Consequence of Dhaka's Polluted Air: A Bangladeshi Perspective
Environ Health Insights. 2023 Oct 10;17:11786302231206126. doi: 10.1177/11786302231206126. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTDhaka, which is the capital and largest metropolis of Bangladesh, has seen an increase in the number of documented cases of respiratory disorders. Every day in Dhaka city, a remarkable number of patients are being diagnosed with poor respiratory conditions. The majority of these patients have no other severe disease history and mostly need to be exposed to outdoor air to meet their occupational requirements, indicating that the ailment may be associated with polluted air. As this is the most pressing issue th...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - October 12, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Trishul Basak Dibya Amrin Yeasin Proma Syed Masudur Rahman Dewan Source Type: research
Taguchi Parametric Optimization and Cost Analysis of Hexavalent Chromium Sequestration From Aqueous Solution by NaOH-Modified < em > Garcinia kola < /em > Hull Particles
This study investigated the application of NaOH-modified Garcinia kola hull particles (cMGK-HP) for Cr(VI) sequestration from aqueous solution. The optimization of process parameters was executed using Taguchi of Design Expert software for optimum point prediction, analysis of variance, parameters interaction and mathematical model development. A proposed model was used for the adsorption cost analysis. The predicted and experimental percentage of Cr(VI) sequestration were recorded at optimum point to be 99.02% and 98.76% with pH, adsorbent dose, contact time, initial concentration, and temperature of 2, 8 g/L, 20 minutes,...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - October 9, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Lekan Taofeek Popoola Source Type: research
Heavy Metal Pollution in the Environment and Its Impact on Health: Exploring Green Technology for Remediation
Environ Health Insights. 2023 Oct 5;17:11786302231201259. doi: 10.1177/11786302231201259. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTAlong with expanding urbanization and industrialization, environmental pollution which negatively affects the surroundings, has been rising quickly. As a result, induces heavy metal contamination which poses a serious threat to living organisms of aquatic and soil ecosystems. Therefore, they are a need to ameliorate the effects cost by cost pollution on the environment. In this review, we explore methods employed to mitigate the effects caused by heavy metals on the environment. Many techniques employed to man...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - October 9, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sumanta Das Kaniz Wahida Sultana Ashwell R Ndhlala Moupriya Mondal Indrani Chandra Source Type: research
Taguchi Parametric Optimization and Cost Analysis of Hexavalent Chromium Sequestration From Aqueous Solution by NaOH-Modified < em > Garcinia kola < /em > Hull Particles
This study investigated the application of NaOH-modified Garcinia kola hull particles (cMGK-HP) for Cr(VI) sequestration from aqueous solution. The optimization of process parameters was executed using Taguchi of Design Expert software for optimum point prediction, analysis of variance, parameters interaction and mathematical model development. A proposed model was used for the adsorption cost analysis. The predicted and experimental percentage of Cr(VI) sequestration were recorded at optimum point to be 99.02% and 98.76% with pH, adsorbent dose, contact time, initial concentration, and temperature of 2, 8 g/L, 20 minutes,...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - October 9, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Lekan Taofeek Popoola Source Type: research
Heavy Metal Pollution in the Environment and Its Impact on Health: Exploring Green Technology for Remediation
Environ Health Insights. 2023 Oct 5;17:11786302231201259. doi: 10.1177/11786302231201259. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTAlong with expanding urbanization and industrialization, environmental pollution which negatively affects the surroundings, has been rising quickly. As a result, induces heavy metal contamination which poses a serious threat to living organisms of aquatic and soil ecosystems. Therefore, they are a need to ameliorate the effects cost by cost pollution on the environment. In this review, we explore methods employed to mitigate the effects caused by heavy metals on the environment. Many techniques employed to man...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - October 9, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sumanta Das Kaniz Wahida Sultana Ashwell R Ndhlala Moupriya Mondal Indrani Chandra Source Type: research
Taguchi Parametric Optimization and Cost Analysis of Hexavalent Chromium Sequestration From Aqueous Solution by NaOH-Modified < em > Garcinia kola < /em > Hull Particles
This study investigated the application of NaOH-modified Garcinia kola hull particles (cMGK-HP) for Cr(VI) sequestration from aqueous solution. The optimization of process parameters was executed using Taguchi of Design Expert software for optimum point prediction, analysis of variance, parameters interaction and mathematical model development. A proposed model was used for the adsorption cost analysis. The predicted and experimental percentage of Cr(VI) sequestration were recorded at optimum point to be 99.02% and 98.76% with pH, adsorbent dose, contact time, initial concentration, and temperature of 2, 8 g/L, 20 minutes,...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - October 9, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Lekan Taofeek Popoola Source Type: research
Heavy Metal Pollution in the Environment and Its Impact on Health: Exploring Green Technology for Remediation
Environ Health Insights. 2023 Oct 5;17:11786302231201259. doi: 10.1177/11786302231201259. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTAlong with expanding urbanization and industrialization, environmental pollution which negatively affects the surroundings, has been rising quickly. As a result, induces heavy metal contamination which poses a serious threat to living organisms of aquatic and soil ecosystems. Therefore, they are a need to ameliorate the effects cost by cost pollution on the environment. In this review, we explore methods employed to mitigate the effects caused by heavy metals on the environment. Many techniques employed to man...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - October 9, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sumanta Das Kaniz Wahida Sultana Ashwell R Ndhlala Moupriya Mondal Indrani Chandra Source Type: research
Radiological Analysis of Cassava Samples From a Coal Mining Area in Enugu State Nigeria
In this study conducted in an old coal mining area in Enugu State, Nigeria, cassava samples from the area were analyzed using gamma ray spectroscopy. The results revealed significant mean activity concentrations of the radionuclides 40K, 226Ra, and 232Th in camp 1, camp 2, and Pottery areas. The activity concentration ranged from 193.68 to 300.92 Bq/kg for 40 K, 23.03 to 37.24 Bq/kg for 226Ra, and 135.33 to 158.43 Bq/kg for 232Th, respectively. Of concern is the total mean annual effective dose resulting from exposure to these 3 observed radionuclides that was calculated to be 2.03 mSv/yr. This value exceeds the recommende...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - October 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Chijioke M Amakom Chikwendu E Orji Kelechukwu B Okeoma Obi K Echendu Source Type: research
Radiological Analysis of Cassava Samples From a Coal Mining Area in Enugu State Nigeria
In this study conducted in an old coal mining area in Enugu State, Nigeria, cassava samples from the area were analyzed using gamma ray spectroscopy. The results revealed significant mean activity concentrations of the radionuclides 40K, 226Ra, and 232Th in camp 1, camp 2, and Pottery areas. The activity concentration ranged from 193.68 to 300.92 Bq/kg for 40 K, 23.03 to 37.24 Bq/kg for 226Ra, and 135.33 to 158.43 Bq/kg for 232Th, respectively. Of concern is the total mean annual effective dose resulting from exposure to these 3 observed radionuclides that was calculated to be 2.03 mSv/yr. This value exceeds the recommende...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - October 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Chijioke M Amakom Chikwendu E Orji Kelechukwu B Okeoma Obi K Echendu Source Type: research
Radiological Analysis of Cassava Samples From a Coal Mining Area in Enugu State Nigeria
In this study conducted in an old coal mining area in Enugu State, Nigeria, cassava samples from the area were analyzed using gamma ray spectroscopy. The results revealed significant mean activity concentrations of the radionuclides 40K, 226Ra, and 232Th in camp 1, camp 2, and Pottery areas. The activity concentration ranged from 193.68 to 300.92 Bq/kg for 40 K, 23.03 to 37.24 Bq/kg for 226Ra, and 135.33 to 158.43 Bq/kg for 232Th, respectively. Of concern is the total mean annual effective dose resulting from exposure to these 3 observed radionuclides that was calculated to be 2.03 mSv/yr. This value exceeds the recommende...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - October 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Chijioke M Amakom Chikwendu E Orji Kelechukwu B Okeoma Obi K Echendu Source Type: research
Radiological Analysis of Cassava Samples From a Coal Mining Area in Enugu State Nigeria
In this study conducted in an old coal mining area in Enugu State, Nigeria, cassava samples from the area were analyzed using gamma ray spectroscopy. The results revealed significant mean activity concentrations of the radionuclides 40K, 226Ra, and 232Th in camp 1, camp 2, and Pottery areas. The activity concentration ranged from 193.68 to 300.92 Bq/kg for 40 K, 23.03 to 37.24 Bq/kg for 226Ra, and 135.33 to 158.43 Bq/kg for 232Th, respectively. Of concern is the total mean annual effective dose resulting from exposure to these 3 observed radionuclides that was calculated to be 2.03 mSv/yr. This value exceeds the recommende...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - October 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Chijioke M Amakom Chikwendu E Orji Kelechukwu B Okeoma Obi K Echendu Source Type: research
Radiological Analysis of Cassava Samples From a Coal Mining Area in Enugu State Nigeria
In this study conducted in an old coal mining area in Enugu State, Nigeria, cassava samples from the area were analyzed using gamma ray spectroscopy. The results revealed significant mean activity concentrations of the radionuclides 40K, 226Ra, and 232Th in camp 1, camp 2, and Pottery areas. The activity concentration ranged from 193.68 to 300.92 Bq/kg for 40 K, 23.03 to 37.24 Bq/kg for 226Ra, and 135.33 to 158.43 Bq/kg for 232Th, respectively. Of concern is the total mean annual effective dose resulting from exposure to these 3 observed radionuclides that was calculated to be 2.03 mSv/yr. This value exceeds the recommende...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - October 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Chijioke M Amakom Chikwendu E Orji Kelechukwu B Okeoma Obi K Echendu Source Type: research
Environmental Health Risks After the 2023 Turkey-Syria Earthquake and Salient Mitigating Strategies: A Critical Appraisal
Environ Health Insights. 2023 Sep 26;17:11786302231200865. doi: 10.1177/11786302231200865. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTA 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria, followed by a 7.6-magnitude earthquake, caused over 50 000 deaths and over 100 000 injuries. The immediate physical injuries were severe, but the health repercussions, including the strain on healthcare services and the possibility of disease outbreaks, were equally concerning. Infections due to multidrug resistant microbes were also a matter of concern. Earthquake has caused not only loss of property and physical damage but also has a great negative impact on t...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - September 29, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sirwan Khalid Ahmed Deepak Chandran Safin Hussein Praveen Sv Sandip Chakraborty Md Rabiul Islam Kuldeep Dhama Source Type: research
Environmental Health Risks After the 2023 Turkey-Syria Earthquake and Salient Mitigating Strategies: A Critical Appraisal
Environ Health Insights. 2023 Sep 26;17:11786302231200865. doi: 10.1177/11786302231200865. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTA 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria, followed by a 7.6-magnitude earthquake, caused over 50 000 deaths and over 100 000 injuries. The immediate physical injuries were severe, but the health repercussions, including the strain on healthcare services and the possibility of disease outbreaks, were equally concerning. Infections due to multidrug resistant microbes were also a matter of concern. Earthquake has caused not only loss of property and physical damage but also has a great negative impact on t...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - September 29, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sirwan Khalid Ahmed Deepak Chandran Safin Hussein Praveen Sv Sandip Chakraborty Md Rabiul Islam Kuldeep Dhama Source Type: research
Environmental Health Risks After the 2023 Turkey-Syria Earthquake and Salient Mitigating Strategies: A Critical Appraisal
Environ Health Insights. 2023 Sep 26;17:11786302231200865. doi: 10.1177/11786302231200865. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTA 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria, followed by a 7.6-magnitude earthquake, caused over 50 000 deaths and over 100 000 injuries. The immediate physical injuries were severe, but the health repercussions, including the strain on healthcare services and the possibility of disease outbreaks, were equally concerning. Infections due to multidrug resistant microbes were also a matter of concern. Earthquake has caused not only loss of property and physical damage but also has a great negative impact on t...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - September 29, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sirwan Khalid Ahmed Deepak Chandran Safin Hussein Praveen Sv Sandip Chakraborty Md Rabiul Islam Kuldeep Dhama Source Type: research
