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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021

Evaluation of Carcinogenic Polyaromatic Hydrocarbon Levels in Airborne Particulates Associated with Long-Term Exposure throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Heba Mohamed Adly, Saleh Ahmed K Saleh

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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2 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Heba Mohamed AdlyCommunity Medicine and Pilgrims Healthcare Department, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-9222-9149
Saleh Ahmed K SalehBiochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia.
Ain Shams University · EGUmm al-Qura University · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe effect of polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) on human health differs depending on the duration and exposure path.

objectiveThis study aimed to examine the effects of PAHs on the human health risks associated with long-term exposure both before and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODOLOGY: PM10 sampling for 24 h was conducted at six sampling sites (Al-Haram, Aziziyah, Al Nuzhah, Muzdalifah, Arafat, and Al Awali). On-site measurements were conducted from March 2020 to February 2021. PAHs were analyzed using Perkin Elmer GC/MS, which was adjusted with standard reagents for identifying 16 PAH mixtures.

resultsThe 24 h average PM10 concentration showed considerable inconsistencies, exceeding the WHO standards used for median exposure (25.0 µgm

conclusionThis study period is considered extraordinary as the Saudi Arabian government has undertaken successful preventive measures that have had a great effect both on the spread of the pandemic and in reducing air pollution in Makkah. More studies are required to examine PAHs' carcinogenic effects after the pandemic measures are eased across Makkah.

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Air PollutantsCOVID-19Polycyclic Aromatic HydrocarbonsCarcinogensEnvironmental MonitoringHumansPandemicsSARS-CoV-2Saudi ArabiaAir PollutantsCarcinogensPolycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbonsair pollutionair qualitycarcinogenic compoundsCOVID-19MakkahpandemicPM10polyaromatic hydrocarbonsSaudi Arabia

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PMID34886471
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