scholarly journals Cycling in one of the most polluted cities in the world: Exposure to noise and air pollution and potential adverse health impacts in Delhi

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Philippe Apparicio ◽  
Jérémy Gelb ◽  
Vincent Jarry ◽  
Élaine Lesage-Mann
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Noise Exposure ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Exposed Population ◽  
Guideline Values ◽  
The World ◽  
Generalized Additive Mixed Models ◽  
Additive Mixed Models ◽  
Predicted Values

Abstract Background In India, many cities struggle with extreme levels of air pollution and noise. Delhi, in particular, has the notorious reputation of being one of the most polluted cities in the world. Cyclists constitute a particularly exposed population, since they cycle among motor vehicles without any protection. This paper modeled the cyclists’ exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and noise in Delhi, India. Methods Using primary data collected on 1,229 kms of roads in Delhi, Generalized Additive Mixed Models with Auto-Regressive terms (GAMMAR) are constructed for noise exposure, NO2 exposure and NO2 inhalation doses. Results Results show that cyclists are exposed to 47 µg/m3 of NO2 and 3.3 dB(A) more when cycling on a primary road than on a residential street. Using WHO guideline values for noise and air pollution, we assessed how many minutes of inhaling doses and noise doses become potentially harmful to cyclists’ health in Delhi. Such thresholds are quickly exceeded: after cycling one hour in an area with moderate predicted values of noise and air pollution, the noise dose and inhaled dose of NO2 will reach 212% and 403 µg on residential streets, and 459% and 482 µg on primary roads, respectively. Conclusion Policy makers should take these results into account to minimize cyclists’ exposure, especially for the most deprived people.

scholarly journals Analisis Pencemaran Udara Akibat Kepadatan Jalan Lalu Lintas di Kota Padang (Studi Kasus: Karbon Monoksida di Jalan Prof.Dr.Hamka, Jalan Khatib Sulaiman, dan Jalan Rasuna Said)

JURNAL BUANA ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 569
Author(s):  
Putri Ines Wijaya
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Traffic Density ◽  
Gas Concentration ◽  
Standard Index ◽  
Total Vehicle ◽  
Road Width ◽  
Co Gas

ANALISIS PENCEMARAN UDARA AKIBAT KEPADATAN JALAN LALU LINTAS DI KOTA PADANG (Studi Kasus: Karbon Monoksida di Jalan Prof Dr Hamka, Jalan Khatib Sulaiman, dan Jalan Rasuna Said) Putri Ines Wijaya1 , Triyatno2, Febriandi3 Program Studi Geografi Fakultas Ilmu Sosial, Universitas Negeri Padang Email : [email protected] ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: (1) mengetahui kepadatan kendaraan bermotor Jalan Prof. Dr. Hamka, Jalan Khatib Sulaiman, dan Jalan Rasuna Said, Kota Padang, (2) mengetahui volume karbon monoksida (CO) yang dilepaskan kendaraan bermotor yang diakibatkan oleh kepadatan Jalan Prof. Dr. Hamka, Jalan Khatib Sulaiman, dan Jalan Rasuna Said, Kota Padang. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dengan menggunakan data primer untuk melihat volume kendaraan, kadar karbon monoksida (CO), dan meteorologi. Data yang diperoleh di lapangan diolah dengan menggunakan rumus dari Interval untuk jumlah kendaraan, rumus ISPU (Indeks Standar Pencemaran Udara) untuk karbon monoksida (CO) di udara. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa, (1) kepadatan tertinggi terjadi di ruas Jalan Khatib Sulaiman dihari Senin total jumlah kendaraan 13125 unit kendaraan dengan lebar ruas jalan 3,50 meter. Kepadatan terendah di hari Sabtu di ruas Jalan Khatib Sulaiman total jumlah kendaraan 3826 unit kendaraan (2) konsentrasi gas CO tertinggi di Jalan Prof. Dr. Hamka sebesar 160,66 mg/m3 kategori udara tidak sehat, sedangkan konsentrasi terendah di Jalan Rasuna Said sebesar 26,67 mg/m3 kategori udara belum tercemar. Kata kunci : kepadatan lalu lintas, pencemaran udara, karbon monoksida (CO) ABSTRACT His study aims to: (1) know the density of motor vehicles Road Prof. Dr. Hamka, Jalan Khatib Sulaiman, and Jalan Rasuna Said, Kota Padang, (2) to know the volume of carbon monoxide (CO) released by motor vehicles caused by the density of Prof. Roads. Dr. Hamka, Jalan Khatib Sulaiman, and Jalan Rasuna Said, Padang City. The type of this research is descriptive quantitative by using primary data to see vehicle volume, carbon monoxide (CO), and meteorology. The data obtained in the field is processed using the formula of the Interval for the number of vehicles, the formula of the ISPU (Air Pollution Standard Index) for carbon monoxide (CO) in the air. The results found that, (1) the highest density occurred in Jalan Khatib Sulaiman Street on Monday total vehicle number 13125 units of vehicles with road width of 3.50 meters. The lowest density on Saturdays in Jalan Khatib Sulaiman total number of vehicles of 3826 units of vehicles (2) the highest CO gas concentration on Jalan Prof. Dr. Hamka of 160.66 mg/m3 unhealthy air category, while the lowest concentration in Jalan Rasuna Said of 26.67 mg/m3 air category has not been contaminated. Keywords: traffic density, air pollution, carbon monoxide (CO)

scholarly journals The Performance of CRTN Model in a Motorcycle City

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ni Sheng ◽  
Zherui Xu ◽  
Min Li
Keyword(s):  
Prediction Models ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Traffic Noise ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Road Traffic Noise ◽  
Noise Levels ◽  
The World ◽  
Vertical Distributions ◽  
Predicted Values

The Calculation of Road Traffic Noise (CRTN) model is one of the first traffic noise prediction models in the world and has been widely used in many Western countries. However, its performance in a motorcycle city has not been well assessed. This study aims to examine the accuracy of the CRTN model in predicting traffic noise in an Asian city with over half of motor vehicles being motorcycles. The performance of the CRTN model in predicting both roadside and vertical distributions of traffic noise levels is assessed. The results show that the performance of the CRTN model is satisfactory in predicting roadside traffic noise levels, with anR2of 0.832 and a mean difference of +0.52 dB(A) between the measured and predicted values. The performance of the CRTN model is also satisfactory in predicting vertical distribution of traffic noise levels, with anR2of 0.836 and a mean difference of +0.28 dB(A) between the measured and predicted values.

scholarly journals Climate change, air pollution and extreme events leading to increasing prevalence of allergic respiratory diseases

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gennaro D’Amato ◽  
Carlos E. Baena-Cagnani ◽  
Lorenzo Cecchi ◽  
Isabella Annesi-Maesano ◽  
Carlos Nunes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Air Pollutants ◽  
Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
World Health ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
The European Union ◽  
The World

The prevalence of asthma and allergic diseases has increased dramatically during the past few decades not only in industrialized countries. Urban air pollution from motor vehicles has been indicated as one of the major risk factors responsible for this increase. Although genetic factors are important in the development of asthma and allergic diseases, the rising trend can be explained only in changes occurred in the environment. Despite some differences in the air pollution profile and decreasing trends of some key air pollutants, air quality is an important concern for public health in the cities throughout the world. Due to climate change, air pollution patterns are changing in several urbanized areas of the world, with a significant effect on respiratory health. The observational evidence indicates that recent regional changes in climate, particularly temperature increases, have already affected a diverse set of physical and biological systems in many parts of the world. Associations between thunderstorms and asthma morbidity in pollinosis subjects have been also identified in multiple locations around the world. Allergens patterns are also changing in response to climate change and air pollution can modify the allergenic potential of pollens especially in presence of specific weather conditions. The underlying mechanisms of all these interactions are not well known yet. The consequences on health vary from decreases in lung function to allergic diseases, new onset of diseases, and exacerbation of chronic respiratory diseases. Factor clouding the issue is that laboratory evaluations do not reflect what happens during natural exposition, when atmospheric pollution mixtures in polluted cities are inhaled. In addition, it is important to recall that an individual’s response to pollution exposure depends on the source and components of air pollution, as well as meteorological conditions. Indeed, some air pollution-related incidents with asthma aggravation do not depend only on the increased production of air pollution, but rather on atmospheric factors that favour the accumulation of air pollutants at ground level. Considering these aspects governments worldwide and international organizations such as the World Health Organization and the European Union are facing a growing problem of the respiratory effects induced by gaseous and particulate pollutants arising from motor vehicle emissions.

scholarly journals Analysis of Air, Water and Noise Level Quality Due to Industrials Activities in Aceh Province

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-62
Author(s):  
Muhammad Zaki ◽  
Mahidin ◽  
Mariana ◽  
Asri Gani ◽  
Muhammad Nasir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Noise Level ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Living Things ◽  
The World ◽  
Aceh Province ◽  
Quality Water ◽  
Odor Analysis

Air pollution throughout the world, in general, has been at a very alarming rate with the increase in industrial and human activities. In Indonesia, the level of air pollution caused by various industries, especially from motor vehicles, is no longer a secret. Particularly, in the province of Aceh, air, water, and air noise quality in recent years have resulted in deteriorating health for humans and living things. This research analyzed air quality, water odor, and air noise level in the Aceh Province. The results for air quality analysis show an increase in emissions. The noise level of the three regions analyzed is still below the thresholds set. Meanwhile, the results of water odor analysis show its level has exceeded the thresholds set by the Ministry of Environment. Therefore, industrial activities can have an impact on the environment when they are not managed appropriately.

scholarly journals Analisis Pengaruh Riba Terhadap Tingkat Kemacetan di Ibu Kota Jakarta

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-143
Author(s):  
Ruslan Husein Marasabessy
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
World City ◽  
Best Interests ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Consumption Behavior ◽  
Traffic Jams ◽  
Single Person ◽  
The World

The first and foremost reason riba is haram is because Allah declared it so. It is based on Allah’s infinite wisdom that He deems an action to be obligatory or prohibited, prescribing matters in man’s best interests, in this life and in the Hereafter, as He is the All-Wise, All- Knowing. The scholars of Islam have suggested the following reasons as to why riba is haram:There are many proofs showing that riba is haram and one of the most serious sins in Islam.Abu Hurayra said, the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said: A time will come over mankind when not a single person will remain who does not consume riba (usury, interest); and if one does not consume it, the vapor or dust of it will reach him.nowdays Living in a capitalist society makes it difficult to completely avoid riba.however, the threat is not enough for the community to avoid the usury case. the effect of usury in real terms must be clearly described, in order to raise public awareness.the consumption behavior of motor vehicles is one of the causes of congestion in urban areas, many people use usury (Leasing) to buy vehicles, There are many reasons why we suffer traffic jams every day. One of these is the rapid growth of the population. As a result of this, the number of cars is increasing annually. Jakarta was named the world city with the worst traffic in one index last year. An estimated 70% of the city’s air pollution comes from vehicles. this paper found that congestion in Jakarta is caused by usury, this can be seen from the high use of usury instruments in motor vehicle financing (leasing).

Noise-Induced Balance Loss? Rethinking Clinical Implications of Noise Exposure

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1418-1422
Author(s):  
Bre Myers ◽  
J. Andrew Dundas
Keyword(s):  
Vestibular System ◽  
Noise Exposure ◽  
Balance Control ◽  
Scope Of Practice ◽  
Hearing Conservation ◽  
Exposed Population ◽  
Auditory Systems ◽  
Current Article ◽  
Balance Loss ◽  
Cross System

Purpose The primary aim of the current article is to provide a brief review of the literature regarding the effects of noise exposure on the vestibular and balance control systems. Although the deleterious effects of noise on the auditory system are widely known and continue to be an active area of research, much less is known regarding the effects of noise on the peripheral vestibular system. Audiologists with working knowledge of how both systems interact and overlap are better prepared to provide comprehensive care to more patients as assessment of both the auditory and vestibular systems has been in the audiologists' scope of practice since 1992. Method A narrative review summarizes salient findings from the archival literature. Results Temporary and permanent effects on vestibular system function have been documented in multiple studies. Hearing conservation, vestibular impairment, and fall risk reduction may be more intimately related than previously considered. Conclusions A full appreciation of both the vestibular and auditory systems is necessary to address the growing and aging noise-exposed population. More cross-system studies are needed to further define the complex relationship between the auditory and vestibular systems to improve comprehensive patient care.

Positive Aspects of COVID 19 Pandemic: A Blessing in Disguis

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 187-191
Author(s):  
Anjankar Ashish P ◽  
Anjankar Vaibhav P ◽  
Anjankar Anil J ◽  
Kanyal Lata
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Heart Attack ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Community Action ◽  
Crime Rates ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Positive Side ◽  
The World

COVID 19 is undeniably one of the deadliest diseases that humanity has ever seen. It continues to affect the lives and livelihood of people appallingly across the world. Maximum discussions focus towards the apprehension of catching the infection, dwelling in homes, overpopulated nursing homes and shut down of all kinds. But, here let’s discuss the positive side of COVID 19 pandemic.As COVID 19 has spread its influence all over the world, affected countries have either announced lockdown or have implemented severe restrictions in their respective countries. Because of this, everyone dwells in their homes. Thus, exercising social distancing and functioning from home. All of the above is directed at restricting the transmission of coronavirus and expectantly ostracising the fatality from COVID 19. These transformations have also brought about some unanticipated emanations; some good things have come out of the pandemic as well. Positive effects of COVID 19 are seen on reduced road traffic, and road traffic accidents lowered levels of air pollution which has to lead to lowered heart attack rates and rejuvenating environment. Crime rates have fallen, and expenses are reduced in most places. Community action, communication amongst families, behaviour, sanitation, hygiene, online and distance education has positively impacted by COVID 19 pandemic. COVID 19 despite a bane for humans, can be thought of a boon for living beings. The habitats and elements have been purified with the stringent use of petrochemical products. To breathe fresh air and to consume purified water is a boon by itself. Now, it is time for humans to lead a caring life to every bounty bestowed on them by Nature. This thoughtful and considerate life will give hope for a healthy, stress-free life.

AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF INDIAN INSURANCE INDUSTRY POST GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (01-02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anis Ur Rehman ◽  
Yasir Arafat Elahi ◽  
Sushma .
Keyword(s):  
Financial Crisis ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Insurance Industry ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Insurance Sector ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The New Deal

India has recently emerged as a major political and economic power in the world. The financial crisis that engulfed the world in 2008 needed developing countries like India to lead the rescue and recovery, instead of G7 westerns countries who dealt with such crisis in the past. Recently, discussions and negotiations are going amongst G20 countries regarding a new global financial architecture (G-20 Summit, 2008). The outcome will affect the relevant industries in India and hence it is a public interest issue for the actuarial profession in the country. Increased and more intrusive and costly regulations and red tapes are likely to be a part of the new deal (Economic Survey 2009-10). The objective of this paper is to study the perception of higher level authorities in Insurance sector regarding the role of regulator in minimizing the impact of global financial crisis. The primary data has been collected from 200 authorities in insurance industry. The data has been analyzed with statistical tools like MS-Excel. On the basis of the findings, various measures and policy recommendations for insurers have been suggested to minimize the impact of crisis.

Air pollution and happiness: Evidence from the coldest capital in the world

2021 ◽  
Vol 187 ◽  
pp. 107085
Author(s):  
Chimedregzen Sanduijav ◽  
Susana Ferreira ◽  
Mateusz Filipski ◽  
Yukiko Hashida
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
The World

scholarly journals Highlighting the compound risk of COVID-19 and environmental pollutants using geospatial technology

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ram Kumar Singh ◽  
Martin Drews ◽  
Manuel De la Sen ◽  
Prashant Kumar Srivastava ◽  
Bambang H. Trisasongko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Environmental Pollutants ◽  
Atmospheric Pollutants ◽  
Geospatial Technology ◽  
The World ◽  
Community Transmission ◽  
Global Threat

AbstractThe new COVID-19 coronavirus disease has emerged as a global threat and not just to human health but also the global economy. Due to the pandemic, most countries affected have therefore imposed periods of full or partial lockdowns to restrict community transmission. This has had the welcome but unexpected side effect that existing levels of atmospheric pollutants, particularly in cities, have temporarily declined. As found by several authors, air quality can inherently exacerbate the risks linked to respiratory diseases, including COVID-19. In this study, we explore patterns of air pollution for ten of the most affected countries in the world, in the context of the 2020 development of the COVID-19 pandemic. We find that the concentrations of some of the principal atmospheric pollutants were temporarily reduced during the extensive lockdowns in the spring. Secondly, we show that the seasonality of the atmospheric pollutants is not significantly affected by these temporary changes, indicating that observed variations in COVID-19 conditions are likely to be linked to air quality. On this background, we confirm that air pollution may be a good predictor for the local and national severity of COVID-19 infections.

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