Assessment and Impacts of Air Pollution from Brick Kilns on Public Health in Northern Pakistan

Brick kilns add enormous quantities of organic pollutants to the air that can cause serious health issues, especially in developing countries; poor quality is associated with community problems, yet receives no attention Northern Pakistan. The present study, therefore, assessed chemical composition and investigated impacts pollution from brick on public health. A field-based investigation pollutants, i.e., PM1, PM2.5 PM10, CO2, CO, NO, NO2, H2S, NH3 using mobile scientific instruments was conducted selected study area locations. Social surveys were investigate results reveal highest concentrations PM2.5, 3377, 2305, 3567.67 µg/m3, respectively, specific Particulate matter sampling points exceeded permissible limits Pakistan National Environmental Quality Standard and, may risk local population’s mean value CO2 529 mg/L, other parameters, such as within normal range. social survey’s findings particulate directly respiratory diseases asthma, which reported all age groups for sampling. concluded by implementing reduction measures kiln industries protect environment In addition, region’s environmental protection agency needs play an active role proper checking integrated management improve hazards.