Air pollution and its consequences for human life in District Faisalabad. | [Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences • 2004]

Author(s):

1. Asma Ali: Department of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

2. Saira Akhtar: Department of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

3. Samina Kausar Saqi: Department of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

4. Nabia Anwar: Department of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

Here in reported efforts were made to investigate the extent to which the individuals were aware about the sources of air pollution and its significance to human life. The data were collected from two polluted urban areas of Faisalabad i.e. Rehmanpura at Sargodha Road, and Railway Housing Colony (near AM-TEX square) at canal road. A sample of 75 houses from one area was drawn by using systematic random sampling technique from every fifth house. From the data it was concluded that 68.8% individuals were aware about the effects of air pollution on human health. Consequently the individuals were agreeing with the statement that untreated garbage is a major source of air pollution. While 77.3% individuals agreed that their health is affected by polluted air and 72.6% individuals viewed that air pollution affects their nervous system.

Page(s): 43-45

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, Volume: 2, Issue: 1, Year: 2004

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