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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2024

The Impact of Air Pollution on Asthma Severity among Residents Living near the Main Industrial Complex in Oman: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Souad Mahmoud Al Okla, Fatima Al Zahra Khamis Al Rasbi, Hawida Said Al Marhubi, Shima Salim Al Mataani, Yusra Mohammed Al Sawai, Hasa Ibrahim Mohammed, Muna Ali Salim Al Mamari, Salwa Abdullah Abdulrahim Al Balushi, Abdul Qader Abbady

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Souad Mahmoud Al OklaCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 391, Sohar 321, Oman.ORCID 0000-0003-4106-2737
Fatima Al Zahra Khamis Al RasbiCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 391, Sohar 321, Oman.
Hawida Said Al MarhubiCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 391, Sohar 321, Oman.
Shima Salim Al MataaniCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 391, Sohar 321, Oman.
Yusra Mohammed Al SawaiCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 391, Sohar 321, Oman.
Hasa Ibrahim MohammedLiwa Extended Health Center, Ministry of Health, Liwa 325, Oman.
Muna Ali Salim Al MamariLiwa Extended Health Center, Ministry of Health, Liwa 325, Oman.
Salwa Abdullah Abdulrahim Al BalushiFalaj Al Qabail Health Center, Sohar 321, Oman.
Abdul Qader AbbadyDivision of Molecular Biomedicine, Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Atomic Energy Commission of Syria (AECS), Damascus P.O. Box 6091, Syria.ORCID 0000-0002-3898-5269

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The Research Council BFP/RGP/EBR/18/160
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Abstract

backgroundAsthma is a widespread chronic respiratory disease that poses a significant public health challenge. The current study investigated the associations between air pollution and asthma severity among individuals residing near the Sohar industrial port (SIP) in Oman. Despite the presence of multiple major industrial complexes in Oman, limited knowledge regarding their impact on respiratory health is accredited. Hence, the primary objective of this study is to offer valuable insights into the respiratory health consequences of industrial air pollution in Al Batinah North.

methodsThe state health clinics' records for patient visits related to asthma were collected for the timeframe spanning 2014 to 2022. Exposure was defined as the distance from the SIP, Majan Industerial Area (MIA), and Sohar Industerial Zone (SIZ) to determine high-, intermediate-, and low-exposure zones (<6 km, 6-12 km and >12 km, respectively). Exposure effect modifications by age, gender, and smoking status were also examined.

resultsThe conducted cross-sectional study of 410 patients (46.1% males and 53.9% females) living in over 17 areas around SIP revealed that 73.2% of asthmatics were under 50 years old, with severity significantly associated with closeness to the port. Risk ratios were estimated to be (RR:2.42; CI95%: 1.01-5.78), (RR:1.91; CI95%: 1.01-3.6), and (RR:1.68; CI95%: 0.92-3.09) for SIP, MIP, and SIZ areas, respectively, compared to the control area. Falaj Al Qabail (6.4 km) and Majees (6 km) had the highest number of asthma patients (

conclusionsThis study highlights the high asthma burden near SIP, linked to port proximity, smoking, and wind direction as major risk factors. These findings inform vital public health policies to reduce air pollution and improve respiratory health in the region, prompting national policy review.

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Air PollutantsAir PollutionAsthmaAdolescentAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesEnvironmental ExposureFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOmanSeverity of Illness IndexYoung AdultAir Pollutantsair pollutionasthmahealth surveyindustrial pollutionlung diseasesOman

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