Are mega-events super spreaders of infectious diseases similar to COVID-19? A look into Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics to improve preparedness of next international events

Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 30(4), P. 10099 - 10109

Published: Sept. 6, 2022

Language: Английский

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Changes of Air Pollution between Countries Because of Lockdowns to Face COVID-19 Pandemic

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(24), P. 12806 - 12806

Published: Dec. 13, 2022

The goal of this study is to analyze how levels air pollution changed between countries with their restriction policy lockdown cope the COVID-19 pandemic. design compares average changes CO, NO2, SO2, O3, PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations based on measurements at ground level in January, February, March for years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 (during pandemic crisis) values a 2015–2018 baseline period (ex-ante pandemic) 300 cities 19 five geoeconomic regions. Results reveal that maximum reduction pollutant given by: CO (−4367.5%) France, NO2 (−150.5%) China Australia, SO2 (−154.1%) Israel, O3 (−94.1%) China, (−41.4%) Germany, (−157.4%) Turkey. Findings show effects policies quality vary significantly countries, depending different geographical, economic, industrial social characteristics countries. These results clarify critical relationship control measures crises can support best practices environmental pathways sustainable development.

Language: Английский

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Integrated review of the nexus between toxic elements in the environment and human health

AIMS Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 9(4), P. 758 - 789

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

Emerging pollutants in the environment due to economic development have become a global challenge for environmental and human health management. Potentially toxic elements (PTEs), major group of pollutants, been detected soil, air, water food crops. Humans are exposed PTEs through soil ingestion, consumption water, uptake crop products originating from polluted fields, breathing dust fumes, direct contact skin with contaminated water. The dose absorbed by humans, exposure route duration (i.e., acute or chronic) determine toxicity PTEs. Poisoning can lead excessive damage as consequence oxidative stress produced formation free radicals and, consequence, various disorders. certain organs includes neurotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, toxicity, cardiovascular toxicity. In treatment PTE synthetic chelating agents symptomatic supportive procedures conventionally used. addition, there new insights concerning natural which may be powerful option treat several adverse consequences. Health policy implications need include monitoring products, individuals at risk, well manipulation sewage. overall goal this review is present an integrated view exposure, risk assessment, clinical effects, therapy, including options, related highly

Language: Английский

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New Technological Directions for a Sustainable Development and Sustainability

Springer eBooks, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 65 - 82

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in the urban wastewater treatment systems of Dehradun, India: Daunting presence of Estrone

Environmental Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 235, P. 116673 - 116673

Published: July 14, 2023

Language: Английский

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Five waves of the COVID-19 pandemic and green–blue spaces in urban and rural areas in Poland

Environmental Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 216, P. 114662 - 114662

Published: Oct. 30, 2022

Language: Английский

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Assessment and Impacts of Air Pollution from Brick Kilns on Public Health in Northern Pakistan

Atmosphere, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13(8), P. 1231 - 1231

Published: Aug. 3, 2022

Brick kilns add enormous quantities of organic pollutants to the air that can cause serious health issues, especially in developing countries; poor quality is associated with community problems, yet receives no attention Northern Pakistan. The present study, therefore, assessed chemical composition and investigated impacts pollution from brick on public health. A field-based investigation pollutants, i.e., PM1, PM2.5 PM10, CO2, CO, NO, NO2, H2S, NH3 using mobile scientific instruments was conducted selected study area locations. Social surveys were investigate results reveal highest concentrations PM2.5, 3377, 2305, 3567.67 µg/m3, respectively, specific Particulate matter sampling points exceeded permissible limits Pakistan National Environmental Quality Standard and, may risk local population’s mean value CO2 529 mg/L, other parameters, such as within normal range. social survey’s findings particulate directly respiratory diseases asthma, which reported all age groups for sampling. concluded by implementing reduction measures kiln industries protect environment In addition, region’s environmental protection agency needs play an active role proper checking integrated management improve hazards.

Language: Английский

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Transmission of COVID-19 in Cities with Weather Conditions of High Air Humidity: Lessons Learned from Turkish Black Sea Region to Face Next Pandemic Crisis

COVID, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 3(11), P. 1648 - 1662

Published: Oct. 29, 2023

The goal of this study is to analyze associations between COVID-19 transmission and meteorological indicators in cities the Black Sea region Turkey, located specifically dampest area, with excess rainfall recurring fog. In particular, working hypothesis that widespread new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (leading airborne disease COVID-19) can be explained by specific weather conditions, namely high levels air humidity. Statistical evidence here does not seem, general, support accelerated studied humidity because different meteorological, environmental, demographic, socioeconomic factors also plays a critical role dynamics investigated region. main implications our findings are demographic structure population, climate indicators, organization health system, environmental (e.g., pollution, etc.) should considered through systemic approach when designing effective national regional pandemic plans directed implement policies for facing variants and/or diseases, order reduce their negative effects on health, social economic systems.

Language: Английский

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Progress of disinfection catalysts in advanced oxidation processes, mechanisms and synergistic antibiotic degradation

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 913, P. 169580 - 169580

Published: Dec. 27, 2023

Language: Английский

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Country Risk to Face Global Emergencies: Negative Effects of High Public Debt on Health Expenditures and Fatality Rate in COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis

IgMin Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2(7), P. 537 - 545

Published: July 6, 2024

Risk is a variation of performance in the presence events and it can negatively impact socioeconomic system countries. Statistical evidence here shows that high public debt reduces health expenditures over time increases vulnerability risk European countries to face emergencies, such as COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Overall, then, findings suggest weakens healthcare cope with crises, pandemic, conflicts, natural disasters, etc. JEL Codes: I18; H12; H51; H60; H63

Language: Английский

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