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Knowledge And Awareness Of The Effects Of Air Pollution On The Health Of Motorcycle Riders
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Air
pollution can affect our health in many ways with both short-term and
long-term effects. Different groups of individuals are affected by air
pollution in different ways. Some individuals are much more sensitive to
pollutants than are others. Young children and elderly people often
suffer more from the effects of air pollution. People with health
problems such as asthma, heart and lung disease may also suffer more
when the air is polluted. The extent to which an individual is harmed by
air pollution usually depends on the total exposure to the damaging
chemicals, i.e., the duration of exposure and the concentration of the
chemicals must be taken into account. Examples of short-term effects
include irritation to the eyes, nose and throat, and upper respiratory
infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Other symptoms can include
headaches, nausea, and allergic reactions. Short-term air pollution can
aggravate the medical conditions of individuals with asthma and
emphysema. Long-term health effects can include chronic respiratory
disease, lung cancer, heart disease, and even damage to the brain,
nerves, liver, or kidneys. Continual exposure to air pollution affects
the lungs of growing children and may aggravate or complicate medical
conditions in the elderly.
Coker/AgudaLlocal council development
area, under Surulere Local Government is a very busy locality. It has
three communities; Coker, Aguda and Orile. The three communities are
made up of seven wards. Average men and youth in Coker/Aguda LCDA
engaged in road transportation as their major occupation for the purpose
of meeting their needs. Research into the health effects of air
pollution is ongoing. Medical conditions arising from air pollution can
be very expensive. Healthcare costs, lost productivity in the workplace,
and human welfare impacts cost billions of dollars each year. Mankind
has always believed in a better place where life is free of stress and
toil where health and happiness abound. (Haastrup and Adeogun, 2005).The
environment is at the top of the agenda for governments, civil society
and citizens, and is likely to remain so for some time. Its importance
in business and purchase decision-making, as well as in legislation,
standards
and regulations is increasing all the time. As a result, no business
can afford to take the environment for granted. Whatever your industry
or area of activity, you need to minimize your impact on the environment
and protect it as much as possible
b. Statement of Problem
Coker/Aguda
local council development area is a very busy area in Surulere Local
Government Area and the major occupational practice among men and youth
is Okada ridding. The emission discharged from the exhausts and other
air pollutants expose them and other citizens to environmental health
conditions such as lung cancer, asthma, irritation of the eyes and even
cataract of the eyes. These conditions are worsened with the use of poor
quality engine oil which results to the release of emission of poor
gases in the air. Also mixed fuel gasoline is another factor that emits
carbon dioxide (C02) into the air causing air pollution in the
environment .Together; these pollutants seriously affect human health
and the environment if precautions are not taken. These Okada riders
may or may not be ignorant of the consequences of their action because
of their determination to survive and make out a living. It is therefore
important to examine the knowledge and awareness level of these Okada
riders on the effects of air pollution on the health of motorcycle
riders in Coker/Aguda Local Council Development Area.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study examined the knowledge and awareness of effect of air pollution on the health of motorcycle riders in coker/aguda local council development area. The sample consisted of 110 motorcycle riders in Coker/Aguda Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. Variables studied are knowledge and awareness of the effect of air pollution on health. Knowledge and awareness of effect of air pollution on their health were assessed through a 20 item self developed questionnaire. Data was analyzed ... Continue reading---
