Environmental impact of vehicular traffic in Nigeria: health aspects

Ogunsola, O.J.; Oluwole, A. F.; Asubiojo, O. I.; Durosinmi, M. A.; Fatusi, AO; Rück, Wolfgang

doi:10.1016/0048-9697(94)90226-7

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“…High concentrations of PM 10 have been attributed to a rise in the incidence of diseases such as wheeze, cough and catarrh, eye infections, skin diseases, asthma, chronic bronchitis and cardiovascular diseases in densely populated areas of the city [10,11].…”

Section: Exposure Health Risks and Variation In Vulnerabilitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Framing air pollution as a major health risk in Lagos, Nigeria

2012

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This paper provides an overview of the emergent public health risks attributable to air pollution in Lagos and solutions to reduce them. Growing evidence has substantiated a causal relationship between air pollution and mortality, hospital admissions for respiratory or cardiovascular disease and an associated increased risk of myocardial infarction. Lagos, the former capital of Nigeria with a population of 15 million has been identified as one of the fastest growing megacities with annual mean concentrations many times higher than the thresholds recommended by the WHO. Given the urban conglomeration of Lagos, this paper shows that differential traffic density, socio-economic conditions, access to healthcare and proximity to sources of emissions create differential susceptibility of communities to ill health attributable to air pollution, especially within vulnerable groups including children, the elderly and pregnant women. The paper therefore argues that an understanding of the scale and spatial variation of air pollution is not sufficient for reducing the risks posed to public health. An effects-based approach needs to be adopted in order to frame air pollution problems in the city within a public health context, rather than as an environmental nuisance.

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Section: Exposure Health Risks and Variation In Vulnerabilitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Framing air pollution as a major health risk in Lagos, Nigeria

2012

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“…Air pollution arising from agricultural, industrial and transportation activities are outdoor pollutions. Studies have shown that OAP arising from vehicular emissions, which often contain carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrous oxide, volatile organic compounds, and lead, are the highest sources of OAP [36,[41][42][43]. Much of these emissions contribute to global warming.…”

Section: Environmental Pollution and Public Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable Living in Africa: Case of Water, Sanitation, Air Pollution and Energy

Omole

Ndambuki

2014

Sustainability

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Abstract:The study reviewed developmental challenges confronting African countries with specific reference to the availability of potable water, sanitation, energy, water and ambient air. It showed the conflict between the need to exploit environmental capital in order to keep up with the pace of human development activities and the need to utilize resources sustainably. Hitherto, the cost of this development has been at the expense of public health and cleaner environment. The outcome demonstrates the need for a change of approach in the way and manner that environmental resources are exploited for developmental purposes. Two concepts for addressing these problems were discussed. These are the "soft path" approach and the trialog model. The former places high priority on the proper use and management of existing infrastructure or resources rather than acquisition or exploitation of more infrastructure or resources. The latter concept addresses the principle of resource governance through the application of an understanding of the complex relationship between the main stakeholders-government, science, and society. Case studies on the practicality of these concepts were also highlighted and discussed.

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“…Various studies have done for assessing respiratory health status of individuals exposed to air pollutants by recording different PFT (Pulmonary function test) parameters [8,9,10].Spirometry being non-invasive technique and simplest procedure is being widely used for assessment of lung function. Ogunsola J et al found significant difference in Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), Forced vital capacity (FVC) and Forced expiratory flow in one second (FEV1) between Nigerian traffic wardens and control subjects [11]. Lubinski W et al found significant air flow limitation in healthy young men from different regions of Poland [12].…”

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confidence: 99%