Oil spills may involve health risks for people participating in the cleanup operations and
coastal inhabitants, given the toxicological properties of the oil components. In spite of this …

The world has witnessed the circumstances shaped by the oil spill for many decades that
cause serious environmental problems and adverse effects on human health. Many …

Oil leakage and discharge of organic wastewater have not only threatened the ecosystem,
but also greatly aggravated water scarcity. Efficient separation of oil–water mixture has …

Pollutant agents are exponentially increasing in modern society since industrialization
processes and technology are being developed worldwide. Impact of pollution on public …

Limited models are available to estimate human physical health risks (eg, probability of
outcomes such as lung disease, cancer, skin disease) from exposure to chemicals resulting …

The Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill is the only declared Spill of National Significance in
US history, and it significantly impacted the health of people and communities in the Gulf of …

Background: Psychological sequelae are among the most pronounced effects in populations
following exposure to oil spills. Women in particular represent a vulnerable yet influential …

Background Adverse mental health effects have been reported following oil spills but few
studies have identified specific responsible attributes of the clean-up experience. We aimed …

The purpose of this study was to examine relationships among depression, psychological
resilience, and other sociodemographic factors of individuals who were highly exposed to …

Abstract The 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill had enormous consequences on the
environment. Prevalence of mental and physical health conditions among Gulf residents …