Assessment and Measurement of Atmospheric Pollution (Particulate Matter) Around Zawiya City-Libya

Is, Busheina; Kammashi, M; Am, Etorki; Rh, EL-Rouissi

doi:10.4172/2161-0525.1000473

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“…Total particulate matter was assessed around Zawiya City from June 2007 to December 2008 at four sampling sites (Busheina et al, 2017). Mean TSP values ranged between 117 and 199 μg/m 3 .…”

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Particulate Matter Pollution and Health Impacts in Six North African Countries

Schwela

2024

EJDEVELOP

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This paper addresses the issue of outdoor particulate matter pollution in six North African countries-Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, and Tunisia. Major particulate matter sources include various industries and transportation systems, dust storms, and sandstorms. It has been shown that there is a need to increase public awareness and participation and enhance capacities regarding ground-based monitoring of particulate matter, using satellite data, and assessing the health impacts of exposure to particulate matter. There is also a need for improved legislation and better governance regarding its implementation and enforcement. If possible, examples of potential impacts of particulate matter pollution on the Gross National Product (GNP) for various economic and health sectors will be reported. As outdoor particulate matter pollution is one of the major sources of loss to the GNP, air quality management needs to be strengthened.

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Section: Surveillancementioning

confidence: 99%

Particulate Matter Pollution and Health Impacts in Six North African Countries

Schwela

2024

EJDEVELOP

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Safety Assessment of Nanomaterials to Eyes: An Important but Neglected Issue

Zhu

Gong

et al. 2019

Advanced Science

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The production and application of nanomaterials have grown tremendously during last few decades. The widespread exposure of nanoparticles to the public is provoking great concerns regarding their toxicity to the human body. However, in comparison with the extensive studies carried out to examine nanoparticle toxicity to the human body/organs, one especially vulnerable organ, the eye, is always neglected. Although it is a small part of the body, 90% of outside information is obtained via the ocular system. In addition, eyes usually directly interact with the surrounding environment, which may get severer damage from toxic nanoparticles compared to inner organs. Therefore, the study of assessing the potential nanoparticle toxicity to the eyes is of great importance. Here, the recent advance of some representative manufactured nanomaterials on ocular toxicity is summarized. First, a brief introduction of ocular anatomy and disorders related to particulate matter exposure is presented. Following, the factors that may influence toxicity of nanoparticles to the eye are emphasized. Next, the studies of representative manufactured nanoparticles on eye toxicity are summarized and classified. Finally, the limitations that are associated with current nanoparticle‐eye toxicity research are proposed.

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Assessment and Measurement of Atmospheric Pollution (Particulate Matter) Around Zawiya City-Libya

Cited by 2 publications

References 23 publications

Particulate Matter Pollution and Health Impacts in Six North African Countries

Particulate Matter Pollution and Health Impacts in Six North African Countries

Safety Assessment of Nanomaterials to Eyes: An Important but Neglected Issue

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