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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractNON-CANCER HUMAN HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT FROM EXPOSURE TO HEAVY METALS IN SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER IN IGUN IJESHA, SOUTHWEST NIGERIAO. O. Ayantobo, J. A. Awomeso, G. O. Oluwasanya et al.Non-cancer hazard index for inhabitants exposed to heavy metals in surface and groundwater of the abandoned metal mine in Igun-Ijesha area were evaluated. A total of thirty-eight water samples were collected from surface and ground water sources in the study area between September 2012 and February 2013 and the concentrations of heavy metals were determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Non-cancer … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 3 · 10 May 2014 · 8,769 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractToxicity of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in Lung Tissue After Repeated Oral AdministrationAtaollah Shokouhian, Saman Soheili, Saeed Moradhaseli et al.Pathological experiments should be considered following oral administration of ZnO. Effect of different doses of ZnO nanoparticle on LDH in oral method showed significant differences in control group (p<0.05) at high dose. Levels of IgG, TNF-α and IL-6 also elevated after administration of ZnO. The level of GSH decreased significantly. Lung damages included hyperemia and bleeding, atelectasis, light emphysema, pribronchiolitis, … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 8, Issue 4 · 21 Oct 2013 · 7,703 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMonstrous Hazards Produced by High Radioactivity Levels Around Assiut Thermal Power PlantHany El-Gamal, Mohamed El-Azab Farid, Abdulla Ibrahim Abdel Mageed et al.The natural radioactivity level of heavy oil, ash and soil samples around Assiut Thermal Power Plant (ATPP) in Egypt was determined using gamma ray spectrometry. The average concentrations of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K in fly ash were found to be 2307±143, 1281±80 and 1218±129 Bq kg-1, respectively, while the corresponding values in soil samples were 2670±107, 1401±78 and 1495±100 Bq … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 5 · 17 Sep 2013 · 6,967 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCadmium Exposure Via Food Crops: A Case Study of Intensive Farming AreaRaagheni Munisamy, Sharifah Norkhadijah Syed Ismail, Sarva Mangala PraveenaCadmium (Cd) is ubiquitous in environment and may enter food chain through intense application of phosphate fertilizers to agricultural crops. A cross-sectional study was conducted at Kuala Terla and Blue Valley farming villages, Cameron Highlands to determine cadmium concentration in vegetables and soil and to determine the health risks among respondents. A total of 87 respondents were selected based on … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 10 · 6 Sep 2013 · 8,525 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractNursing Approach to the Control of Tuberculosis: Scientific Publications (2002-2011)Brunello Maria Eugenia Firmino, Magnabosco Gabriela Tavares, Arakawa Tiemi et al.As a disease of chronic evolution, Tuberculosis (TB) requires more health care professionals, especially nursing staff, to encourage the patient not to abandon the treatment and achieve a cure. Thus, this study aimed to describe the state of the art of scientific publications regarding the approach that is given to nursing aids regarding TB control. The literature search was performed … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 28 Feb 2013 · 13,184 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPotential Environment and Public Health Risk Due to Contamination of Heavy Metals from Industrial Waste Water in Lam Thao, Phu Tho, VietnamNguyen Cong Vinh, Ingrid Oborn, Pham Quang Ha et al.Problem statement: In Vietnam, rice cultivation plays an important role in national economic development and food security. However, rice production is facing many problems associated with rapid industrialization and urbanization in the country. Resultant emissions of solid and liquid wastes are often untreated and discharged directly to agricultural land. These practices have potential impacts on the environment and human health. … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 28 Feb 2012 · 8,427 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Trend of Smoking Behavior and its Relation to Health Knowledge among Medical and Literature CollegesWijdan Akram, Selwa Elias Yacoub, Ali Abed Ali Al Saedi, Yousif Abdul RaheemProblem statement: Smoking is a major public health problem all around the world, especially in developing countries when smoking behavior among college students is a major concern to the society. Object of this study to estimate the prevalence of smoking among university students of medical and literature colleges and to assess the students’ knowledge about the health effects of smoking … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 30 Sep 2011 · 8,169 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPotential Environmental and Health Impacts of High Land Application of Cheese WheyA. E. Ghaly, N.S. Mahmoud, D.G. Rushton, F. ArabA laboratory scale experiment was carried out to study the transformation and transport of nitrogenous compounds in soils receiving high application rates of cheese whey (twice the nitrogen requirement for crops). The experimental apparatus consists of 36 soil columns constructed of 20 cm inside diameter PVC pipes. Three types of soil (sandy loam, loam and sandy clay loam) and three … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2007 · 8,155 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIntegrated Resource Recovery at East Calcutta Wetland: How Safe is These?Shaon Raychaudhuri, Sayali Salodkar, M. Sudarshan, Ashoke Ranjan ThakurEast Calcutta Wetland (ECW) is an example of wise use of cities solid and liquid waste through integrated resource recovery, mainly for pisciculture, vegetable as well as paddy cultivation and manure production. Amaranthus caudatus, Amaranthus blithum and Spinacia oleracea grown at ECW were analyzed for their accumulation of elements using Energy Dispersive X Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) and compared to those … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2007 · 9,267 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractKnowledge of Chemical Hazards and Prevalence of Darkroom Diseases among Darkroom Technicians and Assistants in Southeast, NigeriaMark C. Okeji, Felicitas U. Idigo, AngelMary C. Anakwue, Uloma NwoguDarkroom technicians and assistants are exposed daily to x-ray processing chemicals. These chemicals contain known irritants which can cause some disease symptoms to its handlers. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of chemical hazards and prevalence of darkroom diseases among darkroom technicians and assistants in Southeast, Nigeria. The study adopted cross-sectional survey. A total of 105 … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 24 Nov 2015 · 8,126 accessesView PDFCite