Data analysis on the level of exposure to pollutions in industrial zone: A case study of Ewekoro and Ota Township.

Autor:	Fayomi GU; Strategic Business Unit, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.; Department of Geography, University of South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa., Wusu O; Department of Sociology and Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development, Lagos State University, Ojo, Nigeria., Mini SE; Department of Geography, University of South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa., Fayomi OSI; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, P.M.B. 1023, Ota, Nigeria.; Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa., Kilanko O; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, P.M.B. 1023, Ota, Nigeria.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Data in brief [Data Brief] 2018 May 18; Vol. 19, pp. 859-864. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 May 18 (Print Publication: 2018).
DOI:	10.1016/j.dib.2018.05.078
Abstrakt:	This study focused on a comparative analysis of exposure to pollution in Ota and Ewekoro Township where we have concentration of industries that emits pollutant to the air. This was with a view to proffer solution to the negative effects of industrial activities on residents within industrial location. The study involved empirical observation and interview of residents. About 652 questionnaires were administered randomly on the residents. Analysis involved descriptive statistical tools including chi-square techniques. The results suggest that air pollution was most frequently reported in Ewekoro and Ota and this can help in the prediction of stringent factor in which industrial activities could pose to society.
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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