Search Results - "Journal of air pollution and health"

Impact of indoor air pollution exposure from traditional stoves on lung functions in adult women of a rural Indian district by Jaiswal, Vaishali Bhole, Meshram, Pravin, Raj, Sherin

“…Introduction: Biomass Fuels (BMF) used for daily cooking in developing countries inside home is the highest exposures to air pollutants. Inhalation of these…”
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Particulate matter deposition in the human respiratory system: A health risk assessment at a technical university by Khan, Salman, Sahu, Veerendra, Manoj Kumar, Nachimuthu, Gurjar, Bhola Ram

“…Introduction: This study quantified Particulate Matter (PM) deposition and its clearance in the Human Respiratory Tract (HRT) at different microenvironments of…”
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A comprehensive review on removal of VOCs from air using fly ash as an adsorbent by Zehra, Farheen, Taushiba, Anam, Dwivedi, Samridhi, Rajanikanth, BS, Nagar, Pavan Kumar, Lawrence, Alfred

“…Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) play a critical role in the atmosphere and are produced from biogenic and anthropogenic sources. These chemicals have serious…”
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Seasonal analysis of particulate matter and its exposure on urban bikers in Nashik city, India by Pathan, Mohsinkhan, Tandel, Bhaven

“…Introduction: Exposure to Particulate Matter (PM) can cause ill health effects such as coughing, allergies, decreased lung function, chest discomfort and pain…”
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Analysis of in-vehicle air quality and load factor as environmental and social dimensions of sustainable urban mobility: A case study from Kathmandu valley, Nepal by Bhusal, Pooja, Shrestha, Suman Man, Dhital, Narayan Babu, Bhandari, Gauri Shankar, Das, Bhupendra, Pandit, Rishav

“…Introduction: Assessing in-vehicle air pollution and load factor is crucial in developing countries like Nepal within the environmental and social aspects of…”
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A narrative review of microplastics in the indoor and outdoor environment, human effects, and ecological risks by Firouzsalari, Nasim Zolfaghari, Ghayurdoost, Farhad, Gholampour, Akbar

“…Due to their widespread identification in all environmental compartments, Microplastics (MPs) are emerging pollutants that have garnered growing scientific and…”
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Assessment of the seasonal trends of air pollution: A case study of Gurugram city, Haryana, India by Indraj, Indraj, Warpa, Vishal

“…Introduction: The air pollution is a significant environmental issue that profoundly impacts urban areas and their surrounding regions. The processes involved…”
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Assessment of indoor air pollution in causing respiratory illness among women residing in rural areas of Mysuru by Rajanna, Yogendra Dommasandra, Kulkarni, Praveen, Rajaram, Pragadesh, Basheer, Sayana

“…Introduction: The use of inefficient and harmful fuels and technology within and outside the home is the primary cause of indoor air pollution. Approximately…”
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The effect of particle size, meteorological parameters, and building airtightness on particulate matters infiltration by Zahed, Fatemeh, Pardakhti, Alireza, Motlagh, Majid Shafiepour, Kari, Behrouz Mohammad, Tavakoli, Azadeh

“…Introduction: The present study analyzed the infiltration behavior of size- fractionated particles and the influencing parameters. Materials and methods: The…”
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Classroom indoor air quality and noise level assessment of different educational institutions in a university area in Bangladesh by Islam, Bashirul, Masum, Mehedi Hassan, Hoque, Asiful

“…Introduction: The classroom environment is crucial for fostering effective learning and safeguarding teacher-student health. This study assessed the Indoor Air…”
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Microplastic levels in the indoor air of buildings based on plastic waste recycling in Indonesia by Mulyasari, Tri Marthy, Mukono, Jojok, Sudiana, I Ketut, Hilal, Nur

“…Introduction: Microplastics are a new type of contamination in the environment caused by plastic fragmentation and degradation. The generation of plastic waste…”
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Indoor/Outdoor particulate matter (respirable dust) and respirable crystalline silica source tracking in households located proximal to gold mine tailings in Johannesburg, South Africa by Makhubele, Nkateko, Rathebe, Phoka, Mbonane, Thokozani, Manganyi, Jeanneth, Mizan, Gabriel, Masekameni, Masilu Daniel

“…Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the concentration of Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) and respirable dust, Particulate matters (PM4)…”
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Monitoring and measuring noise pollution in urban environments (Case study: Khorramabad city) by Jafari, Ali, Ghadepoori, Mansour, Saadati, Samira, Azimi, Faramarz

“…Introduction: Environmental noise, caused by traffic, leads to increased risk of health problems. Nowadays, noise pollution is one of the most important…”
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Air pollution by BTEX and the related health risks due to the tobacco smoke, a systematic review by Momen, Ali, Rezaei, Arezo, Rostami, Roohollah

“…BTEX is a group of hazardous chemical compounds that include benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene. The indoor concentration of BTEX is mostly influenced…”
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Indoor air quality assessment of an existing apartment located in Indian tropical city, Bhubaneswar by Kalia, Soma, Mishra, Nibedita, Ghose, Prakash

“…Introduction: A proper investigation on indoor pollution level in economical apartments is important, where the provision for ventilation is limited. A series…”
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Monitoring and measuring noise pollution in urban environments (Case study: Khorramabad city by Ali Jafari, Mansour Ghaderpoori, Samira Saadati, Faramarz Azimi

“…Introduction: Environmental noise, caused by traffic, leads to increased risk of health problems. Nowadays, noise pollution is one of the most important…”
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Relationship between occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica and serum CC16 level as a potential biomarker for preventing silicosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis study by Arabzadeh, Hoda, Poormohammadi, Ali, Khazaei, Salman, Fattahi-Darghlou, Marzieh

“…In this present study, the association between occupational exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) and serum level of Clara Cell Protein (CC16) was…”
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Seasonal and annual emission trends of PM2.5 and PM10 over the national capital Delhi from 2015 to 2020 by Singh, Bhupender, Gahlaut, Vishant, Rani, Neetu

“…Introduction: Many urban cities in India, including National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, have been adversely affected by air pollution since 2010s…”
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Air pollution over southern Africa: Impact on the regional environment and public health implication by Wiston, Modise, Sebitla, Lesolle Director, Ramaphane, Galebonwe, Mbangiwa, Nicholas Christopher

“…Air pollution is one of the problems in many countries posing serious challenges the world is facing today. This is a global public health and environmental…”
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Assessment of traffic-related PAH in various environmental components and its associated health risk at a highway Toll Plaza by Charly, Theres, Manu, Basavaraju, Mulangi, Raviraj

“…Introduction: This study investigated Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) emissions from road traffic at the Surathkal toll plaza, in Karnataka, India. It…”
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