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Quarry activities are creating diverse stress on biological resources in the rural areas where most of them are located globally In this study the effect of quarry activities on elephant grass Pennisetum purpureum leaves and soils around Onigambari Forest Reserve Oyo State Nigeria were investigated Soil and samples of elephant grass
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urban rural differences in health care seeking behavior and its implications in the control of NCDs among residents of a single state in an African nation Methods Data The research was carried out in Abia State in southeast Nigeria as part of the study of NCDs in the state A survey emphasizing NCDs and their risk factors was con
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He said The site of the granite quarry currently operated by Yiter Quarry Nigeria Ltd and its environs are exclusively within Amaeze community The delineation of the boundaries between Abia
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residents were possibly a ected by nearby quarry activity found out that the frequency of certain symptoms such as cough sneezing and asthma and illnesses have increased after quarry activities in the area began [17] Exposure to quarry dust has been associated with deterioration in lung function among the quarry or mining workers [18 20
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This study was conducted to investigate effects of quarry dust on physiological and biochemical properties of selected edible fruit trees in the vicinity of a rock quarry site at Ugwuele Uturu Five fruit trees growing in the quarry site were randomly selected for the study Control samples were collected six kilometers away from the study area Significant differences were found in ascorbic
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Can sand quarrying disrupt the environment socio economic effects of quarry activities in nigeria Effect of Get Price environmental and health effects of quarry industries rock mining Mining and Quarrying IUCN date of which 206 are for industrial rock and minerals threat to the health and safety of workers to mining has some Mining industry and his impact on
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Though the maximum mean dose equivalent of and mSv year 1 obtained for rocks and soils of the study area respectively are lower than the allowable maximum limits of 1 mSv year 1 Public and 20 mSv year 1 Occupational but may have cumulative effects on the health of peasant workers in the abandoned quarry site especially the colonial quarry majority of who have been there for
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Background Respiratory hazard among quarry workers have been over emphasized over the years there is need to study the possible adverse effects of this quarry exposure on the cells tissues organs and even the entire system of the body Objectives Enzymatic activities of glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase G6PD Aspartate transaminase
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4 The specific objectives of the study are 1 To identify the negative impacts of quarry activities on the local environment of the study areas 2 To assess the views and awareness of communities on the impact of stone quarry 3 To examine the health impact of stone quarry on site residents
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Human environmental intervention as in the construction of dams and diversion of rivers is another cause of change in the environment Other causes are ozone depletion Acid rain and acid mine drainage etc The impact of the changing environment on human health identified in this paper seek to explore the causes of environmental change effect
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The increasing demand for housing and quality roads in Nigeria for instance has resulted to increased quarrying activities and depletions of natural quarry deposits with accompanying environmental and health impacts [7 10] Many adverse effects of quarrying activities on humans and the environment have been reported [7 13]
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The quarry activities contributed to the heavy metal levels of quarry soils and responsible for the accumulation of heavy metals in cassava tubers that could lead to food insecurity and public health concerns This further brings to fore the challenges and need to review and update mining and quarry regulations in Nigeria Keywords
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Quarrying is a short term activity with long term effects it comes along with the promises of wealth and jobs but it brings high environmental costs The main aim of the study was to unearth impacts that quarrying activities has on health of the quarry workers and people living next to the quarries as well as physical environment The general objective of the study was to examine the effect
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Journal of Human Environment and Health Promotion 2024 6 1 6 10 7 9 Owolabi A et al Environmental and Health Implications of Quarrying Activities 2 Oyinloye MA Olofinyo BO Environmental Impact of Quarry Activities on Uganda J Environ Public Health 2024 1 9 Resident of Akure Region Nigeria Scirea J Environ 2024 2 2 11 29 11
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health implications of quarry activities in nigeria Effect of quarrying activity on biodiversity Case study Nigeria 2Department of Botany and Microbiology Faculty of Science University of of Ogun State with main aim of assessing the impact of the quarry activity on bio diversity within the
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SOCIO ECONOMIC AND HEALTH PROBLEMS OF WOMEN QUARRY MINERS Despite people suffering from several forms of ill health physical and mental due to constant exposure to toxic wastes as a result of quarry mining there is a gap in the availability of scientific studies and data on the health problems created by mining activities in developing countries and more so on women working in mining industry
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Aromolaran 2024 studied the effects of sand mining activities of rural people on agricultural land in Agraian communities of Ogun state in Nigeria His work revealed that mining of sand and gravel on agricultural land is one of the alternative livelihood activities of the rural people in Nigeria and is now becoming an environmental issue He
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A research published in August 2024 which investigated the health effects of dust exposure on people living close to quarry sites compared with those who live far from the quarry sites in
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The study investigated the environmental effects of quarry operations in Abeokuta Ogun state while it specifically sought to identify corresponding environmental impacts posed in quarry operation and assess the efforts towards minimizing environmental impacts of their operations Primary data used for this study was obtained from 100 residents of the community and staffs of the company
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Free Research Project Topics and Materials PDF in Nigeria Limestone quarrying activities can led to health effects ranging from respiratory problems to mental disorders Studies in Tanzania revealed that symptoms of heavy metal poisoning such as sensory disturbance tremor gingivitis metallic taste neurasthenia and night blindness are
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This work is focused on the use of quarry dust as a total replacement to river sand in the production of concrete and comparing the results compressive strength to that obtained from conversional concrete made with river sand Home Journal list About us Contact My Cart Registration Login Paper Titles in Periodical International Letters of Natural Sciences ILNS Volume 20
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This study assessed dust concentration elements and compounds at limestone quarry site and the aim was to determine the level of air pollution due to dust generated from quarrying activities the elements and risks it poses to health and the environment Dust samples were collected using a 224 PCXR4 sample pump and analyzed for concentrations and harmful elements/compounds constituents The
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SEASONAL EFFECTS OF QUARRY ACTIVITIES ON LIVER KIDNEY AND HEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS IN ALBINO RATS HOUSED IN THE PREMISES OF A QUARRY SITE Francis Ugochukwu Madu Department of Biochemistry Abia State University Uturu Nigeria Abstract This study sought to determine the impacts of quarry activities on the liver kidney and hematological parameters of albino rats housed in the premises of the
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The study assessed the physiochemical properties and anticipated performance index API of some plants in Lokpaukwu quarry site to determine the impact of quarrying activities on the plants as well as the most suitable plants for green belt development in the area Three plants species Dialium guineense Psidium guajava and Pterocarpus soyauxii were randomly selected for the study
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Health Implications Of Quarry Activities In Nigeria effects of galamsey mining in ghana miningbmw Illegal gold mining in Ghana shafts locals health and the environment Published by MAC on 2024 06 24 socio economic effects of quarry activities in
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The study investigated the health implications of industrial hazards on the inhabitants of Port Harcourt metropolis of Rivers State of Nigeria The study was informed by series of hazards induced by industrial activities vis à vis the health of the people The descriptive research survey design was adopted The population consisted of all the inhabitants and workers in the industrial areas of
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This study was conducted to investigate effects of quarry dust on physiological and biochemical properties of selected edible fruit trees in the vicinity of a rock quarry site at Ugwuele Uturu Five fruit trees growing in the quarry site were randomly selected for the study Control samples were collected six kilometers away from the study area Significant differences were found in ascorbic
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Environmental exposure to dust from quarrying activities could pose health dangers to the population living nearby This study aimed to investigate the health effects of dust exposure on people living close to quarry sites and compared them with those who live far from the quarry sit A cross sectional comparative study was conducted among 79 exposed participants
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Akpan 2024 but data is scarce about the radioactivity levels and the health hazard implications of quarry products from southeastern Nigeria The purpose of this research therefore is to measure the activity concentrations of the natural radionuclides in selected quarry sites in the south eastern Nigeria These activity concentrations
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Apr 13 2022Therefore quarry industries should be sited away from communities to prevent damage to the environment and to avert diseases such as silicosis lung cancer kidney problems and cardiovascular diseases which are usually associated with inhalation and ingestion of heavy metals Introduction
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