THE IMPACT OF AIR POLLUTION FROM THERMAL POWER PLANTS ON THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE LIVING NEARBY
Keywords:
occupational hygiene, thermal power plant, industrial hygiene, microclimate, working conditions, optimization, labor protection, noise, temperature, high pressureAbstract
Air pollution from thermal power plants poses a serious public health threat to nearby populations. This study aims to evaluate the correlation between emissions from thermal power plants and the prevalence of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases among residents living within a 5-kilometer radius of such facilities. Using a cross-sectional survey combined with air quality monitoring and medical record analysis, the study found significantly higher rates of chronic bronchitis, asthma, and ischemic heart disease among exposed populations. Findings highlight the urgent need for stricter emission control and public health interventions in affected areas. In addition to this the article analyzes hygienic factors that influence the working conditions of thermal power plant (TPP) workers and shows ways to optimize them.
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