A review of environmental contamination and health risk assessment of wastewater use for crop irrigation with a focus on low and high-income countries
Population densities and freshwater resources are not evenly distributed worldwide. This
has forced farmers to use wastewater for the irrigation of food crops. This practice presents …
has forced farmers to use wastewater for the irrigation of food crops. This practice presents …
Epidemiological evidence and health risks associated with agricultural reuse of partially treated and untreated wastewater: a review
The use of partially treated and untreated wastewater for irrigation is beneficial in agriculture
but may be associated with human health risks. Reports from different locations globally …
but may be associated with human health risks. Reports from different locations globally …
Wastewater reuse for crop irrigation: Crop yield, soil and human health implications based on giardiasis epidemiology
LP Leonel, AL Tonetti - Science of the Total Environment, 2021 - Elsevier
Agriculture is the major water consumer on the planet, it is estimated that 70% of its global
use is for this activity. Thus, the reuse of wastewater appears as a viable alternative to …
use is for this activity. Thus, the reuse of wastewater appears as a viable alternative to …
Assessment of industrial wastewater for potentially toxic elements, human health (dermal) risks, and pollution sources: A case study of Gadoon Amazai industrial …
In this study, industrial wastewater and groundwater were comparatively investigated for
their physicochemical properties, concentrations of potentially toxic elements (PTEs), human …
their physicochemical properties, concentrations of potentially toxic elements (PTEs), human …
[HTML][HTML] Occupational health outcomes among sanitation workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Sanitation workers are essential to global public health and societal wellbeing.
However, the health risks and outcomes associated with exposure to occupational risk …
However, the health risks and outcomes associated with exposure to occupational risk …
A systematic literature review of schistosomiasis in urban and peri-urban settings
K Klohe, BG Koudou, A Fenwick… - PLOS Neglected …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by trematode worms of the genus
Schistosoma and belongs to the neglected tropical diseases. The disease has been …
Schistosoma and belongs to the neglected tropical diseases. The disease has been …
A probabilistic assessment of microbial infection risks due to occupational exposure to wastewater in a conventional activated sludge wastewater treatment plant
Exposure to pathogens during wastewater treatment could result in significant health risks.
In this paper, a probabilistic approach for assessing the risks of microbial infection for …
In this paper, a probabilistic approach for assessing the risks of microbial infection for …
The prevalence of schistosomiasis in Uganda: A nationally representative population estimate to inform control programs and water and sanitation interventions
NG Exum, SPS Kibira, R Ssenyonga… - PLoS neglected …, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Background To improve schistosomiasis control programs in Uganda, where intestinal
schistosomiasis is a widespread public health problem, a country-wide assessment of the …
schistosomiasis is a widespread public health problem, a country-wide assessment of the …
Global urbanization and the neglected tropical diseases
PJ Hotez - PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2017 - journals.plos.org
In 2014, the United Nations (UN) launched an important report on global trends in
urbanization [1]. The study found that beginning in 2007, for the first time in human history …
urbanization [1]. The study found that beginning in 2007, for the first time in human history …
The impact of water crises and climate changes on the transmission of protozoan parasites in Africa
SA Ahmed, M Guerrero Flórez… - Pathogens and global …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Waterborne protozoa (WBP) are important cause of several outbreaks all over the world. The
report system of WBP in Africa is weak. More than one third of African countries (21/54) …
report system of WBP in Africa is weak. More than one third of African countries (21/54) …