COVID-19 Impact on Public Health, Environment, Human Psychology, Global Socioeconomy, and Education

The Scientific World JOURNAL, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 2022, P. 1 - 8

Published: Jan. 11, 2022

The end of the year 2019 was marked by introduction a third highly pathogenic coronavirus, after SARS-CoV (2003) and MERS-CoV (2012), in human population which officially declared global pandemic World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020. Indeed, COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 19) has evolved at an unprecedented rate: its emergence Wuhan, capital province Hubei People's Republic China, December 2019, total number confirmed cases did not cease growing very quickly world. In this manuscript, we have provided overview impact health, proposed different nutrients suitable for infected patients to boost their immune systems. On other hand, described advantages disadvantages environment including quality water, air, waste management, energy consumption, as well psychology, educational system, economy. addition, tried come up with some solutions counter negative repercussions pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Quantification of COVID-19 impacts on NO2 and O3: Systematic model selection and hyperparameter optimization on AI-based meteorological-normalization methods

Atmospheric Environment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 301, P. 119677 - 119677

Published: Feb. 27, 2023

Language: Английский

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Trends in CO, CO2, CH4, BC, and NOx during the First 2020 COVID-19 Lockdown: Source Insights from the WMO/GAW Station of Lamezia Terme (Calabria, Southern Italy)

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(18), P. 8229 - 8229

Published: Sept. 21, 2024

In 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak led many countries across globe to introduce lockdowns (LDs) that effectively caused most anthropic activities either stop completely or be significantly reduced. Europe, Italy played a pioneeristic role via early introduction of strict nationwide LD on March 9th. This study was aimed at evaluating, using both chemical and meteorological data, environmental response occurrence as observed by Lamezia Terme (LMT) GAW/WMO station in Calabria, Southern Italy. The first 2020 lockdown therefore used “proving ground” assess CO, CO2, CH4, BC, NOx concentrations rather unique context exploiting location LMT Mediterranean Basin. fact, its Tyrrhenian coast Calabria local wind circulation lead daily cycles where western-seaside winds depleted anthropogenic pollutants can easily differentiated from northeastern-continental winds, enriched outputs. addition this, Italian occurred during seasonal transition winter spring and, consequently, summer, thus providing new insights emission outputs correlated with seasons. findings clearly indicated BC particular, CO strongly average temperatures, well possibly domestic heating. CO2’s reduction consequent increase post-lockdown period, combined allowed us constrain source emissions located northeast LMT. reductions specific circumstances were consistent hypotheses previous research, which linked them rush hour traffic other forms transportation emissions. CH4’s stable patterns livestock, landfills, sources assumed nearly constant periods.

Language: Английский

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Health and economic burden avoided due to air pollution reduction during the COVID-19 Lockdown: Portugal case study

Sustainable Cities and Society, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 106, P. 105371 - 105371

Published: March 24, 2024

Since the onset of COVID-19 pandemic, strict mobility measures and lockdown periods were implemented globally to curtail spread virus. Thus, this study aimed estimate health economic burden avoided due air pollution reduction during in Portugal. PM10, NO2, O3 hourly concentrations obtained from Portugal's 68 quality monitoring stations for 2020 historical (2015-2019) premature deaths, asthma-related morbidity hospital admissions respiratory diseases, related costs. Overall, a higher number deaths was estimated, especially short-term NO2 exposure (less 30%). Moreover, highest effects estimated on diseases (57% admissions). Economically, €48.3 million averted NO2-related up 0.1% total expenditure saved new asthma cases children aged 5-19 years old. In sum, relative period led human gains

Language: Английский

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Spatial Estimation of PM2.5 Exposure and its Association with Asthma Exacerbation: A Prospective Study in Thai Children

Annals of Global Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 88(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

Background: The acceptable fine particulate matter (PM_2.5) level in Thailand is double the recommendation of World Health Organization. It necessary to have an accurate measure PM_2.5 exposure and its association with health problems vulnerable groups such as asthma exacerbation Thai children urge Clean Air Act Thailand, which currently process revision. Objective: To study between living Bangkok Metropolitan Region Chiang Mai Province. Methods: A pilot prospective observational was conducted at Chest Allergy clinic Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Clinic Nakornping Mai, from June 2020 February 2021. Children asthma, aged 5–18 years old, were recruited. Respiratory symptoms, including cough, chest tightness, dyspnea or wheezing, peak expiratory flow rate, exacerbation, recorded twice daily by caregivers. Estimated average levels calculated using ArcGIS® day, three days before (lag day 3), 7 7). Regression analysis applied examine exacerbation. Findings: Seventy asthmatic patients enrolled. median age 9.7 (IQR 5–18) old. There 53 respiratory 5 admissions, 1 intensive care unit admission. Daily above 12 mcg/m³ (the US cut-off for sensitive group) has higher sensitivity detect compared group (37 mcg/m³) (sensitivity 98.2% vs 32.1%). lag 3 non-exacerbation 27.5 13.6 (p < 0.01), respectively. also correlated acute attack (r = 0.62, p 0.01) 0.2 events increasing every 10 increment level. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that are mcg/m³. Exposure high can lead within days. Further participant recruitment needed emphasize this establish national data.

Language: Английский

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Surface, satellite ozone variations in Northern South America during low anthropogenic emission conditions: a machine learning approach

Air Quality Atmosphere & Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 16(4), P. 745 - 764

Published: Jan. 13, 2023

Language: Английский

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Association between NO ₂ and human mobility: a two-year spatiotemporal study during the COVID-19 pandemic in Southeast Asia

Annals of GIS, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 30(4), P. 475 - 492

Published: March 12, 2024

In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, global efforts to mitigate spread virus have led widespread lockdowns and movement restrictions. Earlier studies reported a notable positive correlation between nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels mobility during initial 2020 lockdowns. However, our explorative investigation in Southeast Asia observed that, despite their similar spatial distribution, NO2 does not consistently align with patterns. This observation indicates existence additional influential factors apart from contributing variation, necessitating more comprehensive examination. Subsequently, we developed trained Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) model leveraged SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) values. Our analysis extends beyond encompass diverse potential such as travel modes meteorological factors. The results suggest while expected has strong impact on column density, accurate prediction requires considering different (i.e. driving walking). Furthermore, study reveals that spatio-temporal heterogeneity also play roles shaping level. These findings emphasize importance integrating multifaceted considerations future for holistic understanding.

Language: Английский

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Remote Work in Post-Pandemic Reality—Multi-Criteria Evaluation of Teleconferencing Software

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(13), P. 9919 - 9919

Published: June 21, 2023

The pandemic period has made remote work a reality in many organizations. Despite the possible negative aspects of this form work, employers and employees appreciate its flexibility effectiveness. Therefore, are looking for most optimal tools to support work. However, may be difficult due their complexity, different functionality, or conditions company’s operations. Decisions on choice given solution usually group decision makers. Often subjective assessments differ from each other, making it even more make decision. aim article is propose methodological supporting assessment popular teleconferencing systems generating ranking. feature solutions combination two important facilitating selection process. first one concerns possibility taking into account quantitative qualitative criteria expressed linguistically an uncertain nature (NEAT F-PROMETHEE method). second related experts, including consensus study between them (PROSA GDSS use these combined methods assess platforms create ranking indicate that best meets adopted (based experts’ opinions). Microsoft Teams system turned out solution, whose usability, multi-platform aspect other elements crucial context overall assessment. results obtained guideline managers makers facing tool

Language: Английский

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Long-term trends of black carbon levels, sources, and radiative effects from 2013 to 2022 in Beijing, China

Published: May 1, 2025

Abstract Black carbon (BC), from incomplete combustion of biomass burning and fossil fuels, significantly impacts air pollution climate. A long-term analysis BC sources radiative effects in key regions is essential for the development refinement more targeted quality management strategies. However, there a lack sufficient studies addressing this issue. This study examines levels 2013 to 2022. Results show that measures lowered concentrations 2.23 ± 1.94 μg m −3 0.84 0.71 The most significant reductions occurred during heating season, which attributed transition coal-based energy cleaner-burning gas. Significant were observed both fuels sources, with average annual reduction rates 0.06 0.01 yr −1 0.13 0.03 , respectively. notably lowest 2020 2021, primarily due traffic control implemented COVID-19. period offers relevant scenario examining trends under restricted conditions. relaxation these 2022 led subsequent rise levels. To isolate pandemic’s effect accurately assess effectiveness measures, direct was calculated 2019, showing 80% reduction. research provides evidence understanding Beijing its response previous supporting effective, strategies critical sustaining improvements climate outcomes.

Language: Английский

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How Did the Pandemic Affect Our Perception of Sustainability? Enlightening the Major Positive Impact on Health and the Environment

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(2), P. 892 - 892

Published: Jan. 4, 2023

Since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome COVID-19 virus 2 (COVID-19) disease (SARS-CoV-2) on 9 January 2020, entire world has been exceptionally interested in examining impact this pandemic people and environment. The led to unprecedented measures halt air traffic close factories due lockdowns, economic closures, stopping transportation all kinds. decline use coal by power plants, oil refining, steel manufacturing had a beneficial effect pollution caused decrease carbon dioxide emissions. Moreover, concept sustainability become more prevalent, reflecting increasing awareness responsibility placed every member society. Sustainability is quality quantity change that meets our needs without destroying giving planet, which hope for survival future generations. We summarized discussed studies research documenting these effects environment health worldwide come up with objective conclusions, draw some recommendations concepts about importance sustainability. significance article lies it aims briefly review positive negative impacts observed reported during SARS-CoV-2 planet’s duration April 2020–October 2022, finally discuss challenges prospects endorse planet While many recovery, there were also profound itself. Government policymakers must take prevent environmental healing process from being transient.

Language: Английский

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