scholarly journals Assessment of the public health status under the influence of odourous emission components of food and agro-industrial enterprises

2021 ◽  
Vol 100 (12) ◽  
pp. 1359-1365
Author(s):  
Mikhail E. Goshin ◽  
Zul’fiia F. Sabirova ◽  
Olga V. Budarina ◽  
Faina I. Ingel ◽  
Zinaida V. Shipulina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Incidence Rate ◽  
Endocrine System ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Atmospheric Air ◽  
Digestive Organs ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. This paper studied the impact of atmospheric air pollution by odourous emissions of enterprises on the health, quality of life, and various somatic and emotional disorders in the population of the neighbouring residential areas. Material and methods. According to official medical statistics, the analysis of the incidence rate of residents of a municipality with a population of about 50 thousand people, where there are objects of the agro-industrial complex and food industry that are sources of pronounced odours data. The study of the influence of air pollution with odourous substances on health, emotional state and quality of life was conducted by a questionnaire survey of residents living at various distances from enterprises that are sources of odours. Results. The incidence rate of digestive system diseases in the studied municipality is 1.6 and 1.9 times higher than in Russia. The incidence rate of endocrine system diseases and metabolic disorders is 2.2 and 2.4 times higher, respectively. The survey results showed the presence of several sources of “offensive” odours in the municipality, primarily the enterprises for the production of bone meal and instant coffee. The survey enabled to identify the priority pathologies in residents of the nearest territories: diseases of the endocrine system, digestive organs, and circulatory system, the frequency of which decreases with distance from enterprises, which is consistent with the results of the study on the incidence rate in the present territory. This may be because odours present in the atmospheric air contribute to the state of maladaptive stress, the main targets of which are the digestive organs and the endocrine system. Conclusion. Atmospheric air pollution with odourous substances is one of the indicators affecting the health of the population and making a significant contribution to the formation of the incidence structure of residential areas located near the sources of odours.

scholarly journals Analysis of the impact of vehicles on air pollution in Ulan-Ude

2021 ◽  
Vol 273 ◽  
pp. 04004
Author(s):  
Liudmila Grigoryeva ◽  
Anfisa Dmitrieva ◽  
Oyuna Ayurova ◽  
Valerii Hertuev ◽  
Darma Markhaev
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Road Network ◽  
Quality Characteristics ◽  
Atmospheric Air ◽  
The Road ◽  
Key Indicators ◽  
The Impact

In recent years, urban ecology has become one of the key indicators for evaluating the citizens’ quality of life. The article studies the road network situation in Ulan-Ude, as well as the impact of vehicle emissions on the quality characteristics of the city’s atmospheric air from 2010 to 2019. The features of the application of various methods for assessing the level of pollutants from vehicles on the example of Ulan-Ude are described. The dynamics of changes in the main pollutants including sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen monoxides, and other impurities, is revealed. Ways to reduce the air pollution from vehicles in Ulan-Ude are proposed.

scholarly journals The odours in the ambient air: analysis of the relationship with the state of health and quality of life in adults residing in the town with food industries

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (12) ◽  
pp. 1339-1345
Author(s):  
Mikhail E. Goshin ◽  
Olga V. Budarina ◽  
Faina I. Ingel
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Emotional Disorders ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
The State ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Atmospheric Air

Introduction. The article is devoted to studying atmospheric air pollution by industrial odours on the health, quality of life, and the occurrence of various somatic and emotional disorders in the population of neighboring residential areas. According to most abroad studies, a literature review showed different conditions mediated by “annoyance” of smell, a “predictor” of deviations in health status. Material and methods. The data for this study were obtained as a result of the survey of residents of the city with a population of about 50 thousand residents living at different distances from odour sources: coffee factory, bone meal factory, a sugar factory, and solid waste landfill. The distances from the primary sources ranged from 1500 m to > 5 km. Results. The analysis showed that odour pollution is one of the priority factors affecting residents’ health and quality of life. The frequency and intensity of specific odours in the atmospheric air, according to the results of the survey, decrease as respondents’ place of residence is removed from sources (from 1500 m to > 5 km), as well as the degree of their “annoyance” with odours (from 87.5% to 51.2%), remaining at a very high level at the farthest distances (over 5 km). Conclusion. Besides to the area of residence and, accordingly, the level of atmospheric air pollution by odours, extent of this “annoyance” can be influenced by concern of residents about possible impact of air pollution, particularly by odours, on health. It has been established that there is a certain category of residents (making up about one-third of the population) who tend to associate their health problems with the state of the environment and, mainly, with the presence of industrial odours. This group of respondents is characterized by a lower tolerance to odours and, at the same time, a higher frequency of upper respiratory tract diseases, allergies, cardiovascular, and some other diseases.

scholarly journals Living Well with Pollution? The Impact of the Concentration of PM2.5 on the Quality of Life of Patients with Asthma

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (14) ◽  
pp. 2502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monika Ścibor ◽  
Andrzej Galbarczyk ◽  
Grazyna Jasienska
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Substantial Reduction ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Asthma Patients ◽  
Air Quality Monitoring Stations ◽  
The Impact

While the negative influence of environmental pollution on the respiratory system is well established, especially for people with bronchial hyper-reactivity, the impact of particulate matter on quality of life in asthma patients is not well understood. Three hundred adult asthma patients were recruited for a study; for each patient, the daily concentrations of particulate matter of 2.5 µm or less in diameter (PM2.5) were recorded from air quality monitoring stations. The study was conducted over two weeks. After two weeks, the patients filled out the Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ), evaluating the quality of their lives throughout the monitored period. Patients exposed to a higher concentration of PM2.5 had significantly lower AQLQ scores. Every 10 µg/m3 of an increase in the concentration of PM2.5 resulted in a decrease of the AQLQ score by 0.16. All domains of quality of life (symptoms, activity limitations, emotional functioning, and environmental stimuli) assessed in the questionnaire were negatively affected by PM2.5. These findings provide an important argument in favor of educating physicians and patients and raising awareness about the detrimental health effects of air pollution. Improving the quality of life of people with asthma requires an immediate and substantial reduction of air pollution.

scholarly journals WEB-MAPPING OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE POPULATION OF LVIV ACCORDING TO THE INDICATOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION OF ATMOSPHERIC AIR

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (86) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrii Sohor ◽  
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Petro Zazuliak ◽  
Roksolana Kvoka ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Environmental Pollution ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Ecological State ◽  
Atmospheric Air ◽  
Mobile Sources ◽  
The City

The condition and composition of atmospheric air are influenced by two main factors: the introduction of pollutants into the atmosphere through various sources and harmful physical effects on it. The latter includes radiation, sound vibrations, noise, and so on. These and other factors disrupt the optimal state of the air, which negatively affects human health, the condition and development of animals and plants. The main sources of pollutants in the air of Lviv are: dust – vehicles, woodworking and building materials industry; sulfur dioxide – industrial enterprises, carbon monoxide – vehicles, thermal power plants; nitrogen dioxide – heat power companies; formaldehyde – motor transport, woodworking industry. Today, emissions from mobile sources are the biggest air pollutants in the city. The chemical composition of emissions from mobile sources of pollution is characterized by the predominance of carbon monoxide (up to 74%), nitrogen compounds and hydrocarbons (12% and 11%, respectively). Today the state of atmospheric air in large cities of Ukraine and, in particular, in the city of Lviv is at an unsatisfactory level. The main problems in this area are the progressive nature of the negative impact on the ecological state of the environment and human health. As there is currently no interactive cartographic material that can visualize the problem of environmental pollution, the main purpose of this work was to create an interactive web map of the quality of life of the population of Lviv in terms of air pollution. To achieve this goal, we collected and systematized geospatial statistical cartographic materials on the ecological state of the air in Lviv. The necessary software for the development of an interactive map of air pollution has been identified and its possibilities have been studied. An algorithm for loading geospatial data into the created web resource has been developed. A template of applications for creating web maps of air pollution in Lviv was selected according to the indicators of the I and II quarters of 2020, which were measured at 30 intersections of the city. Thus, two interactive web maps of air pollution in Lviv were developed in the environment "Google My Maps" and "ArcGIS Online".

scholarly journals Factors related to Quality of Life among Older Women in South Korea: The Impact of Residential Areas

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-296
Author(s):  
Jee-Seon Yi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
World Population ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: As the world population ages, it becomes increasingly important to understand how various factors interact to contribute to older adults’ quality of life. This study aimed to identify the determinants that influence quality of life among women aged 75 years and above.Methods: The data were generated from the Korea National Health & Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES Ⅷ Year 1, 2019). This secondary analysis included 417 women aged 75 or older. The data were analyzed using several survey variables (socio-economic status, health habits, EuroQol-5D, etc.). The analyses were conducted using a general linear regression based on a complex sample design, and a decision tree analysis.Results: There were significant differences in the socio-economic status, health status and habits between participants who live in urban areas and those in rural areas. Data analysis determined that participants in rural areas had a significantly better quality of life (p=.034) than those in urban areas. The complex characteristics differed between residents in the different areas.Conclusion: This study indicates that the area in which older women live is an essential factor in accounting for health disparities, providing evidence for developing strategies to improve quality of life considering residential area.

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

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