Assessment of spatial variations of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) in Bahrain identified by air quality index (AQI)

Jassim, Majeed S.; Coşkuner, Gülnur

doi:10.1007/s12517-016-2808-9

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“…Research. Scientific findings focused on this issue that further epidemiological studies should be conducted to identify chemical compounds and microorganisms in PM10, the baseline incidence values for each country, and the potential effects of DSS on health, especially long-term effects 18, 35, 37, 39, 43, 52– 55, 57, 61 . Moreover, there was no qualitative research among the studies reviewed.…”

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Preparedness components of health systems in the Eastern Mediterranean Region for effective responses to dust and sand storms: a systematic review

et al. 2019

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Background: Dust and Sand Storm (DSS), according to estimates by global reports, will increase dramatically in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). Numerous health problems caused by DSS will be severely affected regions and vulnerable groups. This study aimed to identify the components of the preparedness of health systems for the DSS phenomenon in EMR. Methods: In this systematic review, the peer-reviewed papers in four electronic databases, including Medline through PubMed, Scopus, ISI Web of Science and the Cochrane library, as well as available grey literature, were searched and selected. The research process was carried out by including papers whose results were related to the potential health effects caused by desert dusts in EMR. Was used the combination of three groups of keywords: the exposure factor, health effects as outcomes, and the countries located in EMR. The focus was on the PRISMA checklist, with no time limitations until December 2017. Finally, through 520 related citations, 30 articles were included. Descriptive and thematic content analyses were evaluated. Results: The preparedness components were divided into three and ten main categories and subcategories, respectively. The three categories covered the areas of DSS hazard identification, planning and policy-making, and risk assessment. Conclusions: Recognition of the health system preparedness factors for DSS in EMR will help policy-makers and managers perform appropriate measures when dealing with this hazard. More studies should be conducted to understand these factors in other parts of the world. Registration: PROSPERO registration number CRD42018093325.

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“…Compilation of new and local indexes of air quality. Based on the assessment of PM-related health risks, researchers found that it is necessary to design new standards for local ambient air quality in the EMR 61, 62 . Only limited countries such as Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Jordan have an air pollution index relevant to their country 61, 63 .…”

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Preparedness components of health systems in the Eastern Mediterranean Region for effective responses to dust and sand storms: a systematic review

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“…In other GCC countries, several attempts were made to provide mitigation or precautionary measures of reducing the exposure to the indoor air pollutants (Table 7). However, the stringent abatement measures of ambient air pollution on industries and transportation sectors suggested by Jassim and Coskuner (2017) and Jassim et al (2018) might be beneficial in IAQ.…”

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Indoor air pollution and exposure assessment of the gulf cooperation council countries: A critical review

Amoatey

Omidvarborna

Baawain

et al. 2018

Environment International

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“…These results suggest that the potential health risks related to PM 2.5 concentrations is low in winter. This is probably attributed to the prevailing meteorological conditions of lower temperatures, higher humidity and higher wind speed, and more rainy days helped the dissipation of PM and provided relatively better and homogenous ambient air quality [25].…”

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Seasonal impact to air qualities in industrial areas of the Arabian Gulf region

Al-Taani

Howari

Nazzal

et al. 2017

Environmental Engineering Research

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Air quality conditions and pollution status have been evaluated in the industrial area between Sharjah and Ajman border in UAE. Daily concentrations of O3, CO, NO2, SO2, PM2.5, PM10, Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) and Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) have been monitored from Sept. 2015 to April 2016. The monthly average concentrations of O3, CO, NO2, SO2, TVOC were within the UAE ambient air quality standards during the survey period. However, PM10 and TSP levels exceeded the recommended limits in Sept. 2015, Oct. 2015 and March 2016. Temporal variations in air quality parameters showed highest levels in March 2016 for PM2.5, PM10, NO2, TVOC and TSP, whereas O3, SO2 and CO showed relatively low values in this month. PM2.5 levels in ambient air were above the EPA guideline of 35 μg/m³ in all months. PM2.5 was the critical ambient air pollutant with Index for Pollutant (Ip) values varying from 103-209, indicating Air Quality Index categories of unhealthy for sensitive groups (62.5%) to unhealthy (25%) to very unhealthy (12.5%). The Ip average values of PM2.5 decreased from Sept. 2015 to reach lowest value in Dec. 2015 before increasing gradually, peaking in March 2016. These results suggest the potential health risks associated with PM2.5 is low in winter, where the prevailing meteorological conditions of lower temperatures, higher humidity, higher wind speed reduced particulate matter. The results revealed the industrial area is impacted by anthropogenic and natural sources of particulate matter.

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Assessment of spatial variations of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) in Bahrain identified by air quality index (AQI)

Cited by 36 publications

References 21 publications

Preparedness components of health systems in the Eastern Mediterranean Region for effective responses to dust and sand storms: a systematic review

Preparedness components of health systems in the Eastern Mediterranean Region for effective responses to dust and sand storms: a systematic review

Indoor air pollution and exposure assessment of the gulf cooperation council countries: A critical review

Seasonal impact to air qualities in industrial areas of the Arabian Gulf region

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