State of gaseous air pollutants and resulting health effects in Karachi, Pakistan

Moyebi, Omosehin D; Sannoh, Fatim; Fatmi, Zafar; Siddique, Azhar; Khan, Kamran; Zeb, Jahan; Hussain, Mirza M.; Carpenter, David O.; Khwaja, Haider A.

doi:10.1007/s10661-022-10787-1

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“…The physical, chemical and biological agents that modify the natural composition are defined as air pollution [1]. It is one of the leading causes of death in the 21st century and poses a serious threat to human health [2]. WHO (2022) estimates that 99% of people worldwide breathe poor-quality air, and low-income countries are more vulnerable and live at high risk [1].…”

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Industrial Emission Monitoring and Assessment of Air Quality in Karachi Coastal City, Pakistan

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Nergis,

Irfan

2023

Atmosphere

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Industrialization, anthropogenic activities, the exhaust of vehicles and exponential population growth have a significant impact on the outdoor air quality of megacities across the world. Karachi is one of the largest cities in Pakistan, South Asia. The dense population, rapid economic growth and unplanned industrial activities have improved the socioeconomic status but also deteriorated the air quality of Karachi. The severe increase in air pollution has become a threat to the local population in terms of their health issues, quality of life and environment. Therefore, it is essential to quantify and monitor the spatiotemporal variation in outdoor air quality parameters. The current study aims to monitor the air quality in four major industrial zones of Karachi for three years (2020–2022). The field data was collected during the periods of post-monsoon and pre-monsoon using the HAZ-SCANNER (HIM-6000) apparatus, which measured outdoor air pollutants such as carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2) and particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5 and TSPM). The data from 24 stations was analyzed using statistical analysis tools to estimate the parameters and Arc GIS to map the spatial variation of each parameter. The result shows that the concentration of particulate matter (TSPM, PM2.5 and PM10), SO2, NO2 and CO values at sampling sites are moderate in the post-monsoon season as compared to the pre-monsoon season due to cyclical monsoon effects and exceed the environmental quality standards. It was also noted that the North Karachi industrial area is at lower risk due to the small-scale industry. The higher levels of air pollutants have numerous health implications and may cause chronic infections. The air pollutant has a severe impact on plant growth and soil. Therefore, it is important to implement local environmental standards regarding outdoor air pollutants to mitigate the adverse impact on human health and economic activities.

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Industrial Emission Monitoring and Assessment of Air Quality in Karachi Coastal City, Pakistan

Idrees,

Nergis,

Irfan

2023

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“…Selain itu, Kota Karachi, Pakistan, juga mengalami tantangan serupa dengan akses terbatas terhadap layanan kesehatan anak. Rendahnya ketersediaan fasilitas kesehatan yang memadai dapat menyulitkan anak-anak untuk mendapatkan perawatan yang diperlukan secara tepat waktu, sehingga meningkatkan risiko penyakit dan gangguan kesehatan yang dapat memengaruhi masa depan mereka (Majeed & Munir, 2020;Moyebi et al, 2023;Razzaq et al, 2020).…”

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Improving Children's Quality of Life Through Child-Friendly City Policies in the Regional Autonomy System

Afdhal

2024

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This article examines the issues of children's quality of life in Indonesia, particularly in cities that are not conducive for children, characterized by a high level of violence against children, inadequate infrastructure meeting children's needs, and low stakeholder involvement in policies and child protection in those cities. The research aims to describe efforts to improve the quality of life for children through the implementation of child-friendly city policies within the framework of regional autonomy. The research methodology employed a qualitative approach, utilizing literature reviews and policy studies. The results of this study indicate that efforts to enhance Child-Friendly Cities within the regional autonomy policy framework involve the development of policies, programs, strategies, and development activities prioritizing children's rights. Initiatives include the declaration of Child-Friendly City policies, the development of infrastructure tailored to children's needs, and the enhancement of child protection systems. The implications of this research provide a clear understanding of the crucial role of active stakeholder involvement in building child-friendly cities. By integrating principles of regional autonomy policies, this study establishes a foundation for formulating more effective strategies and programs to enhance the quality of life for children in cities. Furthermore, it offers recommendations for the implementation of similar policies in different regional contexts.

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Gaseous pollutants linked to pulmonary diseases: East meets West

Sannoh,

Khwaja,

Fatmi

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Air Qual Atmos Health

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State of gaseous air pollutants and resulting health effects in Karachi, Pakistan

Cited by 8 publications

References 96 publications

Industrial Emission Monitoring and Assessment of Air Quality in Karachi Coastal City, Pakistan

Industrial Emission Monitoring and Assessment of Air Quality in Karachi Coastal City, Pakistan

Improving Children's Quality of Life Through Child-Friendly City Policies in the Regional Autonomy System

Gaseous pollutants linked to pulmonary diseases: East meets West

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