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242 articles for “human health”
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Advanced Modeling Approaches for Assessing Human Health Impacts of Environmental Changes
Abstract: This study sheds light on the far-reaching and complex effects of environmental changes on human health and livelihood. It identifies significant associations between pollutants, such as PM2.5 and NO2 with chronic respiratory and cardiovascular diseases and mental health disorders like anxiety and depression. Such findings underscore the urgent need for efforts to rectify socio-economic repercussions of changes in the environment, including workforce displacement, migration, and fragmentation of social structures. It …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 95–103 Read article
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Human Health is Affected by Noise Pollution
Abstract: Noise pollution has a substantial negative impact on human health. Long-term exposure to loud noises can cause stress, hearing loss, sleep disruptions, and cardiovascular problems, among other health problems. Noise decreases productivity and hinders cognitive function by making it difficult to focus and communicate. It may also result in agitation, worry, and even help develop mental health issues. To lessen the negative impacts of noise pollution on human well-being, adequate …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 44–48 Read article
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Toxicity of Chromium Metal and its impact on Human health
Abstract: Chromium, a transition metal, plays a vital role as a trace element essential for human metabolism. Its presence in various oxidation states is notable, with the trivalent (Cr(III)) and hexavalent (Cr(VI)) forms being the most common and biologically significant. While Cr(III) is recognized for its involvement in insulin signaling and glucose metabolism, Cr(VI) stands out for its toxicity, posing significant risks to both human health and the environment. The extensive …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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Importance of Fiber in Human Health
Abstract: Fiber is an essential component in modern science and daily life, contributing significantly to both human health and technological advancement. In Dietary fiber is an essential component of nutrition that contributes significantly to overall health and disease prevention. It is mainly derived from plant-based sources including fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains. Fiber supports healthy digestion, enhances bowel regularity, prevents constipation, and promotes the growth of beneficial intestinal microorganisms. …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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The Environmental Impact of Soil Pollution on Human Health
Abstract: Soils are shaped by the decomposition of rock and organic matter over several years. Soil properties vary from place to place with difference in bedrock composition, climate and other factors. Certain chemical elements occur naturally in soils as components of minerals, yet may be toxic at some concentration. Various other potentially harmful substance may end up mixing with soils through human activities. This may lead to soil contamination which in …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Mathematical Computation, Ecological and Human Health Implications of Water Quality Index of Bodo Creek, Niger Delta, Nigeria
Abstract: Bodo Creek has huge importance to the people in the area and also constitute their source of fishing, boating, dredging, and transportation to Bonny Island among other neighbouring coastal communities in Rivers State. Water contamination is a significant issue, but it has also brought up important environmental and public health concerns. The weighted arithmetic water quality index approach was used in this work to determine the Water Quality Index (WQI) …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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Effects of Air Pollution on Human Health
Abstract: Fresh air is the major requirement to sustain a healthy life. Air pollution occurs when toxic gases, dust, smoke or odor are introduced into the atmosphere which makes it harmful to human, animals and plant. Both natural and human activities have the potential to pollute the air. Man is to blame for the environment's overall degradation. Globally, our atmosphere is very contaminated. Due to the expansion of industry, there has …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Agrochemicals and Human Health: A Review
Abstract: The chemicals used for the management of ecosystem of agriculture ae said to be the agrochemicals. The fertilizers utilized for crop yield; chemical agents designed to change the pH of soil (acidifying agents); chemicals used as the soil conditioners; chemicals used for killing the pests of field crops; chemicals used in the raising of livestock (Examples: antibiotics and hormones) such and other chemicals constitute the agrochemicals. The modern practices for …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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MICROCHIMERISM - A NOVEL EXEMPLAR FOR HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE
Abstract: Maternal-offspring interactions are often viewed as solely cooperative, both parties having an interest in the other's survival and well-being. The placenta was previously thought to barricade the mother and fetus thus preventing maternal rejection of the fetus. It is now known that during pregnancy some cells traffic from mother to fetus and from fetus to mother. Surprisingly, some mother’s cells can be found in her adult offspring and some cells …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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The Impact of Phytohormones on Human Metabolism and Wellbeing
Abstract: Phytohormones, or plant hormones, are vital organic compounds that regulate plant growth, development, and environmental responses. Recent research has shown that phytohormones like auxins, cytokinin, gibberellins, abscisic acid (ABA), ethylene, brassinosteroids, jasmonates, and salicylic acid may also positively impact human metabolism and overall health. Humans are exposed to these hormones primarily through the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and grains, and emerging studies suggest they may influence human metabolic pathways. This …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 37–48 Read article
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Endosulfan: A Noxious Agrochemical for the Health of Human Beings
Abstract: Endosulfan, an organochlorine pesticide, is a broad spectrum contact insecticide widely used in pest control. It is used in a wide range of crops including cereals, coffee, cotton, fruit, oil seeds, potato, tea and vegetables. There is a global concern over the acute toxicity of endosulfan. This article will make us understand the accurate meaning of Endosulfan (insecticide) and also why it is harmful for the health of human beings. …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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Nurses: A Voice to Lead, Health is the Human Right
Abstract: Health systems are an essential element of a healthy and equitable society. Nurses are the key, heart and backbone of any health system providing education, information, comfort, and hope and delivering care. According to WHO health is the enjoyment of highest attainable standard of well being. When health is viewed as a human right, there is a demand on us to take action and a responsibility to enable access to …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 54–58 Read article
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Air Pollution: A mini review
Abstract: As per World Resources Institute (1996) World’s population is around 7.06 billion and is expected togrow 10 billion by 2030. Due to the advancement of industrial revolution the polluted gas is pumpedinto the atmosphere which leads to warming the planet earth and rise in sea level which may result inserious food shortage. The global warming resulting from the emission of greenhouse gasesespecially CO2, has become a major concern in the …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 23–26 Read article
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Solid Waste Management by adopting Incineration
Abstract: Incineration has been employed extensively for waste disposal, involving household, harmful, and medical waste but there is escalating public concern over the advantages of combusting the waste against the health risk from pollutants produced in combustion. Waste Incineration and Public Health advises the rising debate with the latest information accessible on incineration, pollution, and human health alongside with expert conclusions and commendations for advance research and enhancement of such areas …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 13–25 Read article
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Articulating Precarious Waters: A Critical Review of Pharmaceutical Contaminants, Their Pathways, and Ecological–Health Risks in the Aquatic Systems of Bihar, India
Abstract: The article examines the emerging yet under-documented issue of pharmaceutical contaminants in Bihar’s aquatic environment, focusing on their types, occurrence, sources, and implications for ecology and human health. Pharmaceuticals and personal care products-including antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics, beta‑blockers, and hormones – are conceptualized as pseudo-persistent pollutants because continuous inputs from households, healthcare facilities, and diffuse anthropogenic activities sustain their presence in surface water and groundwater despite individual compounds having …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 28–51 Read article
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS OF OIL PALM MILL INDUSTRY ON THE RESIDENTS IN DARU AND YENGEMA, JAWI CHIEFDOM, KAILAHUN DISTRICT SIERRA LEONE
Abstract: The oil palm industry's socioeconomic impact and risk to human health evaluation were quantitative and descriptive cross-sectional studies to determine the oil palm industry's socioeconomic influence on local communities and risk to human health in the surrounding area. The two residents of the study site were chosen at random. The study included 51 respondents in total. Questionnaires and key informant interviews were used to generate the results. The outcomes of …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 24–33 Read article
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Developing Multidisciplinary and Multi-Sectoral Heat-Early Warning System to Augment Urban Resilience to Humid Heat
Abstract: Heat waves (HWs) or extreme heat events (EHEs), aggravated by the global temperature rise, present unprecedented challenges to both human health and urban infrastructure. Recently, regions in India have been suffering from unbearable conditions due to humid heat events. Coastal states like Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gangetic West Bengal have faced extreme heat, coupled with high humidity levels. Current strategies for managing extreme heat mainly focus on resilience to …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 38–44 Read article
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Influence of Contaminants on Ground Water and Associated Health Risk
Abstract: Due to the demand for safe water, groundwater quality which relates closely to human health has become as important as its quantity. Any place where surface water makes its way into ground water, organic chemicals and pathogens potentially can enter. Natural sources or numerous types of human activities can contaminate the ground water. Due to anthropogenic activities, like mining, and open dumping of industrial and domestic wastes which lead to …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 49–63 Read article
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Nano Ultraviolet Finishing of Textiles Using Inorganic UV- Blockers–The Sustainable Approach of Producing Protective Clothing for Better Tomorrow
Abstract: The diminution of the ozone stratum,due to global warming, is likely to intensify existing health effects caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiations, as stratospheric ozone is a predominantly effective UV radiation absorber. As the ozone layer becomes thinner, the protective filter provided by the atmosphere is gradually abridged. Subsequently, human beings and the environment are exposed to higher UV radiation levels, particularly higher UV-B levels, which have the greatest …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 23–33 Read article
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Unraveling the Health Risks of Microplastics in School Children Water Bottles: A Systematic Review
Abstract: Microplastics (MPs), pervasive environmental pollutants, pose escalating threats to human health, with children emerging as a critically vulnerable population. This systematic review, guided by PRISMA protocols, synthesizes evidence from 2015–2025 on MPs exposure risks from reusable plastic water bottles among school-aged children (4–15 years). Findings reveal significant MPs leaching into drinking water, influenced by bottle material such as PET and PP, usage duration, and cleaning practices. Children ingest an estimated …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 20–35 Read article