Phytoremediation Using Bamboo to Reduce the Risk of Chromium Exposure from a Contaminated Tannery Site in Kenya

Autor: Faridah. H. Were, Godfrey A. Wafula, Simon Wairungu

Publikováno v: Journal of Health and Pollution, Vol 7, Iss 16, Pp 12-25 (2017)

Background. This study examines an intervention strategy to reduce the risk of chromium (Cr) exposure. It follows a previous Cr exposure investigation, which revealed that large volumes of Cr-contaminated waste were burnt on site. The study site had

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PM10 Levels and Prevalence of Respiratory Diseases in Communities around the Cement Industries

Autor: Timothy N. Njagi, Faridah H. Were, John O. Onyatta, Godfrey A. Wafula

Publikováno v: Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology. 20:11-23

In the atmosphere, particulate matter of 10 microns (µm) or less in diameter (PM10) is an indicator of air pollution. Their harmful health effects on humans range from minor irritation to chronic respiratory infections. PM10 levels were assessed in

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https://doi.org/10.9734/ajee/2023/v20i3439

Levels of PM

Autor: Faridah Hussein, Were, Godfrey Angoe, Wafula, Cromwel Busolo, Lukorito, Timothy K K, Kamanu

Publikováno v: Journal of Health & Pollution

Background. The respiratory system of children is vulnerable to exposure to particulate matter (PM) with a diameter of less than 2.5 and 10 μm (PM2.5 and PM10) or even lower. Objective. This study assessed PM10 and PM2.5 levels and respiratory healt

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32874768

Occurrence, abundance and distribution of benthic macroinvertebrates in the Nyando River catchment, Kenya

Autor: DA Abong’o, Isaac O Jumba, P. Nkedi-Kizza, Henrik Kylin, Vincent O. Madadi, P.J. van den Brink, B. B. Naziriwo, Shem O. Wandiga, Godfrey A. Wafula

Publikováno v: African Journal of Aquatic Science; Vol 40, No 4 (2015); 373-392
African Journal of Aquatic Science 40 (2015) 4
African Journal of Aquatic Science, 40(4), 373-392

A baseline study was conducted of the occurrence of macroinvertebrates at 26 sites in the Nyando River catchment in 2005–2006. A total of 13 orders and 16 families of Arthropoda, Mollusca, Platyhelminthes and Annelida were collected, with the order

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https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajas/article/view/141110

Respiratory Diseases Due to Occupational Exposure to Nickel and Chromium among Factory Workers in Kenya

Autor: Charles Moturi M, Geoffrey N. Kamau, Faridah Hussein Were, Godfrey A. Wafula

Publikováno v: Journal of Community Medicine & Health Education.

Inhalation of airborne nickel (Ni) and chromium (Cr) in workplaces causes a variety of respiratory ailments which adversely affects the productivity of employees. A study was therefore conducted on production workers (N=233) from six different types

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https://doi.org/10.4172/2161-0711.1000252