This study investigated the spatial and temporal variations and health risk associated with particulate matter (PM) (10µm and 2.5µm), total volatile organic compounds (TVOC), methanal (HCHO), relative humidity and temperature of six (6) communities (Mgbosimini, GRA Phase II, Rumueprikom, Ozuoba, Aluu and Isiokpo) of two (2) Local Government Areas in Rivers State during the months of November 2020 through April 2021. Air samples from the communities were measured for mass concentration for PM using a high-volume air sampler and weighing scale while a hand-held air quality device for TVOC, HCHO, relative humidity and temperature during the sampling period. Three (3) locations each in the sampling area where analysed and the average computed as the average for the month. Results obtained showed significant difference within the period of sampling (temporal) and across the communities (spatial) for PM, TVOC and HCHO. Also, the results showed a decrease in concentration for PM but an increase for TVCO and HCHO over the period of sampling except for Aluu that had a decrease in TVOC. Health risk assessment for adults revealed that except for Mgbosimini in November 2020, all other stations in November/December 2020 and January 2021 had health index greater than one (HI ˃ 1) indicating risk to adults due to inhalation of PM2.5 in the air. In the months of February, March and April 2021, Rumueprikom, Aluu and Isiokpo had HI ˃1, indicating health risk at these locations while Mgbosimini and GRA Phase II had HI <1 indicating no risk. Thus, the quality of air is not necessarily determined by urban-rural distribution but on the specific activities that may contribute to the quality of air and if the activities are persistent or consistent irrespective of the month, then there would be no significant reduction in air pollution.
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author = {Boma Abiye Fubara and Amalo Ndu Dibofori-Orji},
title = {Seasonal Variation of PH2.5 and PM10 Concentrations and Potential Human Health Risk in 5 Urban and 1 Rural Residential Communities of Rivers State},
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abstract = {This study investigated the spatial and temporal variations and health risk associated with particulate matter (PM) (10µm and 2.5µm), total volatile organic compounds (TVOC), methanal (HCHO), relative humidity and temperature of six (6) communities (Mgbosimini, GRA Phase II, Rumueprikom, Ozuoba, Aluu and Isiokpo) of two (2) Local Government Areas in Rivers State during the months of November 2020 through April 2021. Air samples from the communities were measured for mass concentration for PM using a high-volume air sampler and weighing scale while a hand-held air quality device for TVOC, HCHO, relative humidity and temperature during the sampling period. Three (3) locations each in the sampling area where analysed and the average computed as the average for the month. Results obtained showed significant difference within the period of sampling (temporal) and across the communities (spatial) for PM, TVOC and HCHO. Also, the results showed a decrease in concentration for PM but an increase for TVCO and HCHO over the period of sampling except for Aluu that had a decrease in TVOC. Health risk assessment for adults revealed that except for Mgbosimini in November 2020, all other stations in November/December 2020 and January 2021 had health index greater than one (HI ˃ 1) indicating risk to adults due to inhalation of PM2.5 in the air. In the months of February, March and April 2021, Rumueprikom, Aluu and Isiokpo had HI ˃1, indicating health risk at these locations while Mgbosimini and GRA Phase II had HI <1 indicating no risk. Thus, the quality of air is not necessarily determined by urban-rural distribution but on the specific activities that may contribute to the quality of air and if the activities are persistent or consistent irrespective of the month, then there would be no significant reduction in air pollution.},
year = {2023}
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TY - JOUR T1 - Seasonal Variation of PH2.5 and PM10 Concentrations and Potential Human Health Risk in 5 Urban and 1 Rural Residential Communities of Rivers State AU - Boma Abiye Fubara AU - Amalo Ndu Dibofori-Orji Y1 - 2023/03/15 PY - 2023 N1 - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jher.20230901.14 DO - 10.11648/j.jher.20230901.14 T2 - Journal of Health and Environmental Research JF - Journal of Health and Environmental Research JO - Journal of Health and Environmental Research SP - 26 EP - 42 PB - Science Publishing Group SN - 2472-3592 UR - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jher.20230901.14 AB - This study investigated the spatial and temporal variations and health risk associated with particulate matter (PM) (10µm and 2.5µm), total volatile organic compounds (TVOC), methanal (HCHO), relative humidity and temperature of six (6) communities (Mgbosimini, GRA Phase II, Rumueprikom, Ozuoba, Aluu and Isiokpo) of two (2) Local Government Areas in Rivers State during the months of November 2020 through April 2021. Air samples from the communities were measured for mass concentration for PM using a high-volume air sampler and weighing scale while a hand-held air quality device for TVOC, HCHO, relative humidity and temperature during the sampling period. Three (3) locations each in the sampling area where analysed and the average computed as the average for the month. Results obtained showed significant difference within the period of sampling (temporal) and across the communities (spatial) for PM, TVOC and HCHO. Also, the results showed a decrease in concentration for PM but an increase for TVCO and HCHO over the period of sampling except for Aluu that had a decrease in TVOC. Health risk assessment for adults revealed that except for Mgbosimini in November 2020, all other stations in November/December 2020 and January 2021 had health index greater than one (HI ˃ 1) indicating risk to adults due to inhalation of PM2.5 in the air. In the months of February, March and April 2021, Rumueprikom, Aluu and Isiokpo had HI ˃1, indicating health risk at these locations while Mgbosimini and GRA Phase II had HI <1 indicating no risk. Thus, the quality of air is not necessarily determined by urban-rural distribution but on the specific activities that may contribute to the quality of air and if the activities are persistent or consistent irrespective of the month, then there would be no significant reduction in air pollution. VL - 9 IS - 1 ER -
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