Infrasound, human health, and adaptation: an integrative overview of recondite hazards in a complex environment

Infrasound, human health, and adaptation: an integrative overview of recondite hazards in a complex environment

Infrasound displays a special capacity to affect human health and adaptation because its frequencies and amplitudes converge with those generated by the human body. Muscle sounds and whole-body vibrations are predominately within the 5to 40-Hz range. The typical amplitudes of the oscillations are within 1–50 lm, which is equivalent to the pressures of about 1 Pa and energies in the order of 10 ...

Pharmaceutical Pollution in the Environment and Health Hazards

Occupational health hazards in mining: an overview.

This review article outlines the physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic and psychosocial occupational health hazards of mining and associated metallurgical processes. Mining remains an important industrial sector in many parts of the world and although substantial progress has been made in the control of occupational health hazards, there remains room for further risk reduction. This applies...

An overview on PCBs in the environment, their health effects, identifying and removal methodsl methods

Introduction: PCBs are chemical resistant and biodegradable compounds which can have harmful effects on human health and the environment. These compounds are used in thermal, hydraulic, lubricating, pesticides, cosmetics, paint and paint products, adhesives, plastics, carbonless paper and electrical industries such as capacitors, transformer oils, disconnectors and fluorescent lamps. In the pre...

Health Hazards Linked to Festivals: An Overview

A festival or gala is an event that is ordinarily staged by a local community that centers around and celebrates a unique aspect of that community. Among many religions, a feast is a set of celebrations in honor of God.1 Each population and community has specific rejoicings and feasts.The joy and jubilation in these solemnities alleviate psychology stress and, hence, one’s health. Nevertheless,...