SMOG CRISIS IN LAHORE: EVALUATING AIR QUALITY TRENDS AND PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATIONS

Bulletin of Biological and Allied Sciences Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2024(1), P. 87 - 87

Published: Nov. 13, 2024

Seasonal smog renders Lahore, Pakistan, an environment legally with low-quality air and poor health for frequent cases. The includes such pollutants as particulate matter, including PM2.5, PM10, carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur (SO2), which worsens respiratory cardiovascular diseases. Air pollution trends in pre-smog season during the related public consequences of this phenomenon are examined research. study compared values quality parameters, well data on whole population period before maximum intensity. participants consisted 500 persons, about indicators, CO, NO2, SO2, was obtained. Imagery indices, self-reported symptoms, hospitalization, events were examined. Hypothesis testing analyzing perception confirmed behavioral change concerned a survey regarding usage masks, awareness alerts, frequency outdoor trips. analyzed using t-tests test significance set at 0.05 all tests done results present reveal that parameters SO2 had enhanced smog-burst to condition. PM2.5 concentrations raised from 60.52 µg/m³ 180.34 µg/m³, those PM10 85.24 230.14 µg/m³. Other effects included improvements worsening indicators persons suffering various ailments peak smog. Hospital admission per 1000 people rose 20.42±5.83 45.79±10.10 symptoms 3.23±1.17 7.84±1.90 incidents 1.19±0.41 3.52±1.27. number asthma, bronchitis, COPD cases also period. Asthma increased 12.52% 28.74%, bronchitis 10.10% 22.30%, 4.93% 12.12%. Knowledge alerts wearing mask changed respectively. result demonstrated Lahore recorded AQI other big cities Pakistan Karachi, Islamabad, Faisalabad. findings presented paper show alarming increase adverse human particularly Lahore. People’s knowledge changes their behavior, mask-wearing reduced time spent outdoors, indicate new efficient preventive measures should be developed combat impacts health.

Language: Английский

Lady health workers smoking cessation initiative in rural Pakistan

Discover Global Society, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2(1)

Published: Nov. 12, 2024

Abstract Background In Pakistan, tobacco smoking and indoor smoke from cooking fires pose significant health risks. Lady Health Workers (LHWs) play a crucial role in improving healthcare access, particularly rural areas. This study aimed to explore the practicality of training LHWs deliver education at reducing household exposure biomass smoke, while also documenting baseline levels assessing immediate impact on awareness intentions reduce exposure. The Program Over 170 were trained equipped with resources raise about risks was designed be integrated into their routine duties. Results 24 weeks, program delivered 25,760 households Gujranwala district. Approximately half these had least one person who smoked, 90% indoors. Many (85%) used fires. Only 24% head-women aware associated Awareness less harmful alternatives low. Most someone wanted stop 51 women 146 men agreed try harm reduction (THR) product. Primary units’ staff appreciated project, especially provided. They believed could sustainable, expressed interest continuing it. Conclusion demonstrated settings. effectively raised showed potential for sustainable integration existing structures, highlighting value community-centric approaches low-resource

Language: Английский

THE RELATIONSHIP OF ORGANIZATIONAL INCIVILITY AND STUDENTS PERFORMANCE AT HIGHER LEVEL

Journal of Social Sciences Development, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 02(02), P. 328 - 338

Published: Dec. 31, 2023

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between organizational incivility and student performance at higher education levels, focusing on three universities in Multan. understand extent which influences students' academic outcomes. In regard, a quantitative approach was employed, by utilizing structured questionnaire administered 250 students across selected universities. statistical analyses, including chi-square test, mean, standard deviation, that were used data, providing insights into association & performance. addresses gap literature exploring macro-level impact rudeness within broader societal dynamics. results are expected provide useful for both practical applications. Thus, survey reveals pervasive lack civility classrooms, underscoring importance effective communication regulation. Hence, highlights influence individual parental elements upon conduct, valuable how affects success level.

Language: Английский