scholarly journals Groundwater quality and non-carcinogenic health risk assessment of nitrate in the semi-arid region of Punjab, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 1073-1083
Author(s):  
Akshay Kumar Chaudhry ◽  
Payal Sachdeva
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Sensitivity Analyses ◽  
North East ◽  
Sodium Magnesium ◽  
Primary Determinant ◽  
Semi Arid Region

Abstract Groundwater is the main source of water in the study area (Rupnagar District, Punjab), and its quality is essential since it is the primary determinant of the suitability of groundwater for drinking and irrigation purposes. In this study, data from 28 years have been used to evaluate the adequacy of groundwater for domestic and irrigation purposes and assess the potential human health impacts of nitrate contaminants. Results of sodium adsorption ratio, percentage sodium, magnesium hazard ratio, Kelley ratio, and residual sodium carbonate illustrate that most of the sampling locations were suitable for irrigational purposes and drinking water quality of the region mostly belonged to the ‘good’ class. The maximum nitrate concentration was observed in the northern and north-east parts of the area. Among the three age groups, children > female > male was found to be more prone to health risks with oral ingestion of nitrate. Uncertainties in the risk estimates were quantified using Monte Carlo simulation and sensitivity analyses. Thus, a proper management plan should be adopted by the decision-makers to improve the quality of drinking water in this area to avoid major health problems in the near future.

scholarly journals Prevalencia y factores asociados a incontinencia urinaria en el área de salud este de Valladolid

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 390-412
Author(s):  
Cristina Martín Tuda ◽  
Maria Pilar Carnero Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Factores De Riesgo ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
Medical Histories ◽  
Los Grupos

Introducción: La incontinencia urinaria (IU) es la pérdida involuntaria de orina que constituye un problema social o higiénico importante y es demostrable de forma objetiva. Es un síntoma común que aparece en muchas enfermedades, afectando a todos los grupos de edad y a ambos sexos. En España se estima una prevalencia global de 24% en la mujer y 7% en el hombre, aumentando con la edad hasta el 50% y 29% respectivamente. A pesar de su repercusión en la calidad de vida se encuentra infradiagnosticada por diversos motivos. Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de la IU y sus factores asociados. Material y Método: En este estudio epidemiológico observacional retrospectivo se recogieron datos de las historias clínicas de pacientes con IU de la Unidad de Suelo Pélvico del Área de Salud Este de Valladolid. Resultados: Los tipos de incontinencia más frecuentes fueron: de esfuerzo (43,13%) y mixta (39,21%). Los factores de riesgo y patología asociada más importantes fueron episiotomía (57,1%) y cistocele (32,6%) en las mujeres y adenocarcinoma de próstata (60%) en los hombres. Tras tratamiento rehabilitador en un intervalo de 2 a 3 meses mejoraron las respuestas en los cuestionarios de incontinencia urinaria (ICIQ-SF).Conclusiones: Los datos recopilados están en consonancia con estudios revisados, y viendo los avances en prevención y tratamiento de IU resulta coherente su abordaje multidisciplinar. Introduction: Urinary incontinence (UI) is the involuntary loss of urine that is a major social or hygienic problem and is objectively provable. It is a common symptom that appears in many diseases, affecting all age groups and both sexes. In Spain it is estimated a prevalence of 24% in women and 7% in men, increasing with age up to 50% and 29% respectively. Despite its impact on quality of life, it is under-diagnosed for various reasons. Objective: To determine the prevalence of UI and its associated factors. Material and method: In this retrospective longitudinal epidemiological study data were collected from the medical histories of patients with UI belonging to the Pelvic Floor Unit of the East Health Area in Valladolid. Results: The most frequent types of incontinence were: effort (43,13%) and mixed (39,21%). The most important risk factors and associated diseases were episiotomy (57.1%) and cystocele (32.6%) in women and adenocarcinoma of prostate (60%) in men. Responses in the questionnaires of urinary incontinence (ICIQ-SF) improved after 2-3 months of rehabilitation treatment.Conclusions: The collected data are consistent with studies reviewed, and seeing the progress in prevention and treatment of UI, multidisciplinary approach is coherent.

scholarly journals Physicochemical Characterization of the Quality of Groundwater: Case Study of the Tebessa Plain (North-East Algeria)

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 18-36
Author(s):  
Lassaad Ghrieb ◽  
Ammar Maoui ◽  
Essia Boudjebieur ◽  
Yacine Gueroui
Keyword(s):  
Physicochemical Characterization ◽  
Statistical Tool ◽  
Study Region ◽  
North East ◽  
Calcium Magnesium ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
Carbonate Formations ◽  
The Impact

Abstract In order to characterize the physicochemical quality of groundwater, and to examine the behavior of factors influencing water chemism in the Tebessa Plain, which is part of a semi-arid region located in the northeast of Algeria, physicochemical analyses were carried out on 32 water samples from the Mio-Plio quaternary water table. In the east of the study region, in the Djebissa area, most of the Triassic formations form a depression made up of masses of gypsiferous clay, where some outcrops of Triassic dolomites appear together with several blocks of carbonate rocks, torn off during the Aptian- Albian age. In the center and to the west of the plain, carbonate formations are represented by a significant layer of limestone marl and marl from the Cretaceous to Tertiary periods. The results obtained showed that the quality of the water is influenced by the heterogeneity of the geological formations. The concentrations of chlorides, sulphates, and sodium are high in the eastern part of the study area, which can be explained by the impact of gypsum formations, confirmed by the Sr2+/Ca2+ ratio being greater than 3 ‰ for the majority of samples. In the wells of the Tebessa and Ain Chabro areas, the concentrations of calcium, magnesium, and bicarbonates increase due to the predominance of carbonate formations of borders. The use of the statistical tool confirmed the evaporitic origin of the anions, especially in the east of the study region.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF QUALITY OF LIFE OF PARENTS HAVING CHILDREN WITH SENSORY DISABILITIES

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (02) ◽  
pp. 33-44
Author(s):  
Hifsa Batool
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Special Schools ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Sensory Disabilities ◽  
Impaired Children ◽  
Support Family

The quality of parent’s life is an essential component for the development of healthy atmosphere for the rehabilitation of children with sensory disabilities. The study attempted to evaluate quality of parent’s life having children with sensory disabilities. It is a descriptive study in nature. Population of study is parents of children with sensory disabilities living in Faisalabad. Sample of N=200 children with sensory disabilities (n=100 parents of visually impaired children and n=100 of parents of hearing impaired children) is selected through Convenient sampling technique. Parental age is 25-55 years and children age is among 6-15 years. Quality of life BREF is used as instrument of study. Data collected through instrument clearly demonstrated that parents who have children with sensory disabilities have low quality of life as 95% parents responded at neither satisfied nor dissatisfied. it is found out that there is no significant difference in the quality of life of the parents on the basis of gender (mother and father), age groups ( 26-55) and on the basis of category of disability of child. It is concluded that parents having children with sensory disabilities have low quality of life and their relation with the child, their age or category of the child’s disability does not influence parents differently so school administration should arrange workshops and seminars that bring positive wellbeing of the parents having children with sensory disabilities. On the basis of the findings of current study, it is strongly recommended that Parents should visit special schools of their children to keep in touch with the strengths and weaknesses of their child. And Governmental policies makers should bring in further legislation to support family in regard to healthcare for family members with a sensory disability.

scholarly journals Groundwater Quality Analysis for Human Consumption: A Case Study of Sukkur City, Pakistan

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 2616-2620 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. N. Laghari ◽  
Z. A. Siyal ◽  
D. K. Bangwar ◽  
M. A. Soomro ◽  
G. D. Walasai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Underground Water ◽  
World Health ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Sodium Magnesium ◽  
Safe Limits ◽  
Health Organization

Drinking water quantity and quality is of the utmost importance. If the drinking water gets contaminated, it can result in severe health problems. For example, the continuous consumption of drinking water containing more than permissible amounts of fluoride can lead to bone deterioration and increased risk of bone fracture [1]. The present study was carried out to check the quality of underground water of Sukkur city. The analyzed parameters were fluoride, sodium, magnesium, calcium, potassium, iron, arsenic, TDS, pH, conductivity, odor, color and taste. World Health Organization (WHO) standards were followed in present study. Underground water samples were collected from 20 different populated locations of Sukkur city. Only arsenic, pH, iron and potassium were found to be within health safe limits while the rest of the parameters exceeded the permissible standards set out by WHO. The TDS, sodium, fluoride and magnesium were over the limits at some locations.

The impact of self-reported oral health on the quality of life of teenage students with or without orthodontic treatment from North-East of Romania

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
GEORGETA ZEGAN ◽  
◽  
CRISTINA GENA DASCĂLU ◽  
RADU EDUARD CERNEI ◽  
RADU BOGDAN MAVRU ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
North East ◽  
The Impact

Ground water quality of selected areas of Punjab and Sind Provinces, Pakistan: Chemical and microbiological aspects

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chem Int
Keyword(s):  
Ionic Concentration ◽  
Chloride Ions ◽  
Potassium Ions ◽  
Ammonium Ions ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Phosphate Ions ◽  
Sodium Magnesium ◽  
Very High ◽  
Microbiological Aspects

The assessment of groundwater is essential for the estimation of suitability of water for safe use. An attempt has been made to study the groundwater of selected areas of Punjab (Sheikhupura & Sahiwal) and Sindh (Sindh, Jawar Dharki and Dharki), Pakistan. The results indicate that pH, color and odor were all within limits of WHO that is pH ranges 6.5–8.5, colorless and odorless, respectively. The high values of suspended solids were observed in the Sindh-1 and Dharki samples. Microbiologically only Sahiwal and Jawar Dharki were found fit for drinking purpose. Trace metals analysis of Sheikhupura-1 and Sindh-1 showed that values do not fall within limits of WHO for Iron. The ionic concentration analysis showed that high bicarbonate (HCO3-), ions are present in the samples of Sahiwal and Dharki; Sindh-1 and Jawar Dharki samples showed very high concentration for chloride ions, all samples were satisfactory level for sulphate (SO42-), sodium, magnesium and phosphate ions except samples of Sindh-1 and Jawar Dharki. High concentration of calcium and potassium ions was observed in samples of Sindh-1, while all other samples were found fit for drinking purposes in respect of nitrate, nitrite and ammonium ions. The high concentration of Fluoride was found only in Sheikhupura-2 samples.

Gender and Regional Differences in the Life Expectancy in Russia

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. A. Rodionova ◽  
E. D. Kopnova
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Regional Differentiation ◽  
Russian Regions ◽  
Poor Nutrition

The relevance of the chosen topic is closely related to the development of a system for monitoring the implementation of the May Presidential Decree (2018) to increase life expectancy and improve the quality of life of the population. It has been stated that despite the positive dynamics of life expectancy over the past decade, Russia still has a huge regional differentiation (16,6 years for women, 18,2 years for men in 2016) and an average gender gap - 10,6 years. The choice of factors affecting the gender gap in life expectancy in Russian regions is supported by a conclusion most common in foreign studies that climatic conditions, living conditions, the quality of food and drinking water, alcohol consumption are essential components of public health and life expectancy.The article provides an overview of studies on assessment factors of life expectancy, presents the authors’ approach to identifying gender gaps in life expectancy, living conditions, and lifestyle affecting the indicator of life expectancy. The paper presents the results of a comparative analysis of gender gap in life expectancy in Russia and foreign countries. The paper studies the correlation between living conditions and lifestyle, and life expectancy.Classification of the regions by the life expectancy at birth for men and women is an important component of this study. The authors used Rosstat data for 2016 and the k-means method to select three clusters of Russian regions taking into account gender, living conditions and lifestyle. The paper identifies similar health problems of the regions that are associated with alcohol consumption, poor nutrition and poor quality of drinking water, poor housing and living conditions. The lowest life expectancy rates for men and women are recorded in regions of the 1st cluster (Jewish Autonomous Region, Republic of Tuva, Chukotka Autonomous Area). High mortality rates are a result of external causes. There is a poor quality of drinking water and poor nutrition, excessive alcohol consumption, and inadequate housing conditions.Based on the obtained results were determined possible reserves for reducing the gender and regional differentiation of life expectancy.

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