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Cytotoxicity of water supply in a Palestinian refugee camp and a Syrian informal tented settlement in Lebanon by El Kawak, Michelle, Al Hassanieh, Jana, Berjawi, Marwa, Jurdi, Mey, Abiad, Mohamad G, Yassin, Nasser, Dhaini, Hassan R

“…Deficient water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) significantly account for a high burden of disease across the globe. Lebanon, an Eastern Mediterranean…”
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Feature selection approaches for predictive modelling of cadmium sources and pollution levels in water springs by Abu Salem, Fatima K., Jurdi, Mey, Alkadri, Mohamad, Hachem, Firas, Dhaini, Hassan R.

“…The World Health Organization lists cadmium (Cd) as one of the top ten chemicals of public health concern. Cd is toxic at relatively low exposure levels and…”
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Speciation of metals in bed sediments and water of Qaraaoun Reservoir, Lebanon by Korfali, Samira Ibrahim, Jurdi, Mey S.

“…Determination of only total element in sediments does not give an accurate estimate of the likely environmental impacts. Speciation study of metals in sediment…”
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Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes into Lebanon: Part 2. Environmental Impacts and the Need Remedial Actions by Jurdi, Mey

“…This paper discusses the transboundary movement of hazardous wastes (the "silent trade") into Lebanon in terms of environmental impacts and remedial actions…”
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Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes into Lebanon: Part 1. The Silent Trade by Jurdi, Mey

“…This paper discusses the transboundary movement of hazardous wastes into developing countries, frequently referred to as the "silent trade," and the new…”
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Towards a renewed public health regulatory and surveillance role in water, sanitation and hygiene by Bakir, Hamed, Hadi, Mahdi, Jurdi, Mey

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Assessment of Toxic Metals and Phthalates in Children’s Toys and Clays by Korfali, Samira I., Sabra, Rayan, Jurdi, Mey, Taleb, Robin I.

“…Toxic metals and phthalates are introduced in the manufacturing of plastic toys and modeling clays. In Lebanon, inexpensive plastic toys and modeling clays…”
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Towards a renewed public health regulatory and surveillance role in water, sanitation and hygiene (Editorial) by Bakir, Hamed, Hadi, Mahdi, Jurdi, Mey

“…Evidence from the burden of disease studies indicates that improving water, sanitation and hygiene (WSH) is a primary disease prevention measure. It prevents…”
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Management of microbial food safety in Arab countries by Kamleh, Rabih, Jurdi, Mey, Annous, Bassam A

“…Microbial food safety remains a major economic and public health concern in Arab countries. Over the past several years, many of these countries have attempted…”
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Cadmium Health Risk Assessment and Anthropogenic Sources of Pollution in Mount-Lebanon Springs by Halwani, Dana A., Jurdi, Mey, Abu Salem, Fatima K., Jaffa, Miran A., Amacha, Nabil, Habib, Rima R., Dhaini, Hassan R.

“…Cadmium (Cd) is a highly toxic heavy metal with low permissible limits. This study aims at conducting a health risk assessment for Cd and examining potential…”
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Provision of safe domestic water for the promotion and protection of public health: a case study of the city of Beirut, Lebanon by Korfali, Samira Ibrahim, Jurdi, Mey

“…Securing adequate safe drinking water and proper sanitation is a major challenge facing the developing world. The “Water for Life Decade” emphasizes the…”
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Assessment of domestic water quality: case study, Beirut, Lebanon by Korfali, Samira Ibrahim, Jurdi, Mey

“…In urban cities, the environmental services are the responsibility of the public sector, where piped water supply is the norm for urban household. Likewise, in…”
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The challenges of sustainable access to safe drinking water in rural areas of developing countries: case of Zawtar El-Charkieh, Southern Lebanon by Massoud, May A, Al-Abady, Abdolmonim, Jurdi, Mey, Nuwayhid, Iman

“…Adequate and safe water is important for human health and well-being, economic production, and sustainable development. Failure to ensure the safety of…”
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Effectiveness of wastewater management in rural areas of developing countries: a case of Al-Chouf Caza in Lebanon by Massoud, May A, Tareen, Jawaria, Tarhini, Akram, Nasr, Joumana, Jurdi, Mey

“…Alike many developing countries, Lebanon lacks a national wastewater management strategy that can effectively protect public health and environmental quality…”
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INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES: The Challenges of Sustainable Access to Safe Drinking Water in Rural Areas of Developing Countries: Case of Zawtar El-Charkieh, Southern Lebanon by Massoud, May A., Al-Abady, Abdolmonim, Jurdi, Mey, Nuwayhid, Iman

“…Adequate and safe water is important for human health and well-being, economic production, and sustainable development. Failure to ensure the safety of…”
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Variation of metals in bed sediments of qaraaoun reservoir, Lebanon by KORFALI, Samira Ibrahim, JURDI, Mey, DAVIES, Brian E

“…The Qaraaoun Reservoir (impoundment of the River Litani) is the only artificial surface water body in the country, Lebanon. Earlier study on the water quality…”
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Effect of Women’s Perceptions and Household Practices on Children’s Waterborne Illness in a Low Income Community by El Azar, Grace E., Habib, Rima R., Mahfoud, Ziyad, El-Fadel, Mutassem, Zurayk, Rami, Jurdi, Mey, Nuwayhid, Iman

“…An ecosystem approach to human health was adopted in a community-based study carried out in Bebnine, an underserved town in Lebanon. The objective of the study…”
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Evaluation of water quality of the Qaraaoun Reservoir, Lebanon: Suitability for multipurpose usage by JURDI, Mey, SAMIRA IBRAHIM KORFALI, KARAHAGOPIAN, Yester, DAVIES, Brian E

“…The increased demand on water resources in Lebanon as a result of: progressive urbanization, socio-economic growth, agricultural activities and development of…”
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The Role of Desalination in Meeting Water Supply Demands in Western Asia by Abdulrazzak, Mohamed J., Jurdi, Mey, Basma, Shiraz

“…The increasing gap between the supply and demand for water in the Economic and Social Commission of Western Asia (ESCWA) member countries: Bahrain, Egypt,…”
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Decision to Fluoridate. 1. Fluoride Levels in Herbal Teas Used in Lebanese Communities by Jurdi, Mey, Said, Dima Abi, Kambris, Mona Al Kouatly

“…This study assessed fluoride levels in herbal teas available in the Lebanese market, taking into consideration methods of preparation and time. The fluoride…”
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