Journal of Environmental Health Sciences (한국환경보건학회지)

Korean Society of Environmental Health (한국환경보건학회)
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Risk Factors for Health and Environmental Disease in Gyeongju, Pohang, and Ulsan

경주, 포항, 울산지역 보건.환경성 질환 위해 인자

  • Jung, Jong-Hyeon (Department of Health and Medical Administration, Sorabol College) ;
  • Choi, Bong-Wook (Department of Environmental Engineering, Busan National University) ;
  • Moon, Ki-Nai (Department of Elderly Care Management, Gyongbuk Science University) ;
  • Seok, Seong-Ja (Department of Clinical Pathology, Sorabol College) ;
  • Kim, Hyun-Gyu (Korea Basic Science Institute, Busan Center) ;
  • Shon, Byung-Hyun (Department of Environmental Engineering, Hanseo University)
  • 정종현 (서라벌대학 보건의료행정과) ;
  • 최봉욱 (부산대학교 사회환경시스템공학과) ;
  • 문기내 (경북과학대학 노인요양관리과) ;
  • 석성자 (서라벌대학 임상병리과) ;
  • 김현규 (한국기초과학지원연구원 부산센터) ;
  • 손병현 (한서대학교 환경공학과)
  • Received : 2010.02.10
  • Accepted : 2010.03.31
  • Published : 2010.04.30
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Abstract

This study was undertaken in an attempt to provide scientific grounds in explaining the causes of environmental and respiratory diseases resulting from air pollutants in Gyeongju and its neighboring areas. In relation to heavy metals, lead (Pb) was $0.0135{\sim}0.1744\;{\mu}g/m^3$ and high in order of Pohang, Ulsan, and Gyeongju while nickel (Ni) was $0.0023{\sim}0.0115\;{\mu}g/m^3$. The concentrations of heavy metals in the investigated areas did not exceed the environmental standards or Guideline Value of Korea or other countries. However, it is considered necessary to apply intensive control to some heavy metals including cadmium (Cd) that show a relatively high level of hazard. Based on the responses to the survey, measured personal interest in environmental pollution and the basic knowledge of the causes of the respiratory diseases was higher in those with a family history of allergic reactions to metals and bronchial asthma. The incidence of allergic disease was higher in those who are currently in poor health state. In addition, the general knowledge of environmental pollutants was higher in those with higher educational level and those with a higher interest in environmental pollution. Personal interest in environmental pollution was higher in those with higher basic knowledge of environmental pollutants. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the awareness through better education and campaigns on environmental pollution.

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