Browsing by Subject "Air pollution"
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An assessment of Environmental and Social Implications of Stone Quarrying in Nakisunga Sub-County, Mukono District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-10-06)ABSTRACT The unquenchable demand for rock materials has attracted many companies within the building and construction sector to invest in stone quarrying. However, this has brought about environmental and social impacts. ... -
Examining the impact of short–lived climate forcers on temperature and precipitation over Eastern Africa
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Short-lived Climate Forcers (SLCFs) such as nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulphur dioxide (SO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) influence the radiation budget and are also harmful air pollutants. Here, satellite observations, numerical ... -
High sensitivity C - reactive protein (hscrp) among persons exposed to air pollution in Kampala city: a pilot study
(Makerere University, 2013-05)BACKGROUND Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) is on the rise in Uganda as depicted by the increased admissions of patients with such conditions in Mulago hospital. Most of these patients do not have the traditional risk factors ...