Street dust samples can be used as an indicator for pollution monitoring especially in big
cities. Various environmental problems have been experienced in Dilovasi, Turkey, and …

Background: The causes of death have changed with regard to the epidemiological and
demographic events in society. There is no evidence of prior research into the …

This study evaluates the toxicity and genotoxicity levels of atmospheric particulate matter
(PM) samples collected at several locations of a megacity (Istanbul, Turkey) with different …

The impact of uncontrolled industrialization and urbanization on surface water and
groundwater qualities was assessed in a heavily industrialized district of Kocaeli (Turkey) …

Objective: Environmental pollution has become a global issue affecting the public health.
The purpose of this study was to measure the particle mass (PM10) and heavy metal …

OBJECTIVES: To determine the spatial patterns of perinatal mortality in Kocaeli, Turkey
using geographic information systems (GIS); to examine whether regional differences exist …

Air pollution has been plaguing Dilovası dwellers for more than two decades, and the
proximity of large industrial facilities with residential areas has been associated with a strong …

Air pollution refers to the release of harmful, excessive amounts, above the normal values, of
pollutants into the atmosphere. Although, it is crucial to map and analyze the temporal …

Ambient air pollution is a global problem that adversely affects human health and causes
premature death. In this study, for the first time, the air quality of Körfez region in Kocaeli, an …

The aim of the current investigation was to determine the concentration of different metals in
Mentha spicata L. subsp. tomentosa plants and soils in order to highlight the pollution level …