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ClearEvaluating the Risk of Microplastic Contamination of Water Resources: Case of Mfoundi Subbasin-Cameroon
Researchers evaluated microplastic contamination risks to water resources in the Mfoundi subbasin of Cameroon, investigating distribution and potential impacts on this urban water catchment. The study contributes to understanding of microplastic pollution dynamics in sub-Saharan African freshwater systems.
Fish—To Eat or Not to Eat? A Mixed-Methods Investigation of the Conundrum of Fish Consumption in the Context of Marine Pollution in Indonesia
Researchers investigated the dilemma of fish consumption in Indonesia amid marine pollution, using mixed methods to explore sociodemographic factors and perceptions that influence whether people continue eating fish despite contamination concerns.
Fisherfolk’s Perception of and Attitude to Solid Waste Disposal: Implications for Health, Aquatic Resources, and Sustainable Development
This study explored how fisherfolk in a Ghanaian coastal community perceive solid waste disposal, finding that despite recognizing waste as undesirable, entrenched practices and limited infrastructure perpetuate aquatic pollution with implications for public health and sustainable development.
Assessment of stream quality and health risks in Indonesian river systems: A social analysis and water quality index approach
Researchers assessed water quality in three Indonesian rivers used by local communities, finding microplastics — primarily polyethylene and polypropylene — alongside elevated levels of iron, lead, and manganese, with residents reporting rising rates of skin disease and diarrhea linked to polluted water use.
Health literacy and preventive behaviors toward microplastic contamination among communities in the major river basins of northeastern Thailand
Researchers assessed health literacy and preventive behaviors related to microplastic contamination among communities living near major river basins in northeastern Thailand. They found that health literacy, particularly decision-making skills, was a critical factor in whether people adopted behaviors to reduce microplastic exposure. The study recommends integrating targeted literacy interventions into public health strategies for riverine communities.
River pollution and human health risks: Assessment in the locality areas proximity of Bengawan Solo river, Surakarta, Indonesia
Researchers assessed river pollution and human health risks near the Bengawan Solo River in Surakarta, Indonesia, finding that improper solid waste disposal by riverside communities degrades water quality and creates significant sanitation and health hazards for local populations.
Effectiveness and health risk assessment of drinking water from different sources treated by local household water treatment methods in Bamenda, Cameroon
This study evaluated the effectiveness and health risks of several household water treatment methods -- including filtration, boiling, chlorination, flocculation, and solar disinfection -- applied to water from boreholes, wells, and piped sources in Bamenda, Cameroon. Results showed variable microbial removal efficiency across methods and water source types.
Characteristics, Contamination Levels, and Ecosystem Risk Assessment of Microplastics in Surface Water of a Highly Urbanized River from a Developing Country
Researchers characterized microplastic contamination in an urban river near a megacity in a developing country, finding concentrations of 350 to 660 particles per cubic meter of water. Polyethylene and polypropylene from household and municipal waste were the most common types, and a risk assessment found concerning contamination levels at several sampling sites. The study highlights how rivers in developing nations can serve as major pathways for microplastics to reach the ocean and enter the food chain.
Knowledge, Perception and Practice Towards Microplastic Contamination in Human Body among Community in Ampang, Selangor and the Associated Sociodemographic Factors
This survey study assessed knowledge, perception, and practices regarding microplastic contamination in the human body among community members in Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia, finding significant gaps in awareness despite growing scientific evidence of human exposure. Sociodemographic factors were associated with variation in knowledge and risk perception.
Public Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude and Perception on Microplastics Pollution Around Lagos Lagoon
Researchers surveyed public awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding microplastic pollution around Lagos Lagoon in Nigeria, finding significant gaps in understanding among residents, students, and fishermen about microplastic health and ecological risks.
Public Awareness Of Plastic Pollution And Perceived Risks To Human Health.
This study aims to assess public awareness of plastic pollution and its health impacts by surveying urban and semi-urban communities about their plastic use habits and self-reported health outcomes. Researchers plan to compare families using plastic food-contact materials with those using non-plastic alternatives to identify gaps in awareness and potential health differences linked to everyday plastic exposure.
Assessment of the incidence of microplastics at Ndibe, Cross River, Nigeria
Researchers assessed microplastic occurrence in water and fish samples from Ndibe Beach on the Cross River in Nigeria, documenting widespread contamination at a popular recreational site and highlighting the threat microplastics pose to aquatic ecosystems and local communities in the Niger Delta region.
Impacts of dam developments on human security in the Mekong delta : theoretical and empirical insights
This thesis examined how dam construction in the Mekong River basin threatens the livelihoods and food security of the 85% of lower Mekong basin people who depend on the river. While focused on dam impacts, it highlights the vulnerability of river ecosystems and communities to multiple human-caused stressors including pollution.
Relative contributions of different local sources to riverborne microplastic in a mixed landuse area within a tropical catchment
Researchers quantified the relative contributions of different land-use sources to riverborne microplastics in a tropical catchment, providing data to help prioritize pollution reduction measures for protecting human and ecological health.
Occurrence and Ecological Risk of Microplastics in the Upper Usuma River, Abuja, Nigeria
Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in the Upper Usuma River in Abuja, Nigeria, an important water source for the city. The study found microplastics present throughout the river with higher concentrations downstream, dominated by fragments and films from single-use plastics, with ecological risk assessment indicating potential threats to the freshwater ecosystem.
Occurrence and Ecological Risk of Microplastics in the Upper Usuma River, Abuja, Nigeria
Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in the Upper Usuma River in Abuja, Nigeria, an important water source for the city. The study found microplastics present throughout the river with higher concentrations downstream, dominated by fragments and films from single-use plastics, with ecological risk assessment indicating potential threats to the freshwater ecosystem.
Deciphering geospatial variations in water quality of a perennial river for human consumption and agricultural application
Researchers analyzed geospatial variation in water quality along a perennial river to assess human health risks from drinking water exposure, identifying hotspots of contamination exceeding safety thresholds. The study provides a risk-based framework for prioritizing water treatment interventions.
The concentration of microplastic in water and fish (Gambusia affinis) collected from Brantas River
Researchers measured microplastic concentrations in water and in the bodies of mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis) from the Brantas River in Malang, Indonesia, finding contamination in both. The study confirms that freshwater fish in Indonesian urban rivers are ingesting microplastics, raising concerns about human exposure through fish consumption.
Microplastics in Namibian river sediments – a first evaluation
Researchers conducted the first microplastic survey of river sediments across Namibia's major catchments, detecting microplastics in every sampled river system and finding the highest concentrations in the densely populated Iishana region of northern Namibia.
Microplastics prevalence in water, sediment and two economically important species of fish in an urban riverine system in Ghana
Microplastics were detected in water, sediment, and two commercially important fish species from an urban river system in Ghana, with fiber being the dominant type across all matrices. The study represents one of the first assessments of freshwater microplastic contamination in West Africa and highlights urban river systems as major pathways for plastic transport.
Assessment of Bango River Water Quality on Different Land Uses
Researchers assessed water quality in the Bango River in Indonesia across different land uses, finding that agricultural, residential, and industrial activities each contributed distinct pollution patterns affecting physicochemical parameters and overall river health.
Potential Ecological Risk and Characterization of Floating Microplastics in the Surface Water of a Highly Urbanized Large River in Southeast Asia
Researchers characterized floating microplastics in the Jamuna River in Bangladesh, finding significant contamination likely originating from industrial, domestic, and hospital waste, and assessed the ecological risks posed by the identified polymer types to aquatic organisms.
Macroplastic and microplastic contamination assessment of a tropical river (Saigon River, Vietnam) transversed by a developing megacity
Researchers assessed macroplastic and microplastic contamination in a tropical river in Vietnam, finding elevated pollution levels linked to urban and agricultural land use along the waterway.
Public Health Knowledge and Perception of Microplastics Pollution: Lessons from the Lagos Lagoon
A survey of public knowledge and perceptions about microplastic pollution in Lagos Lagoon, Nigeria found widespread awareness of plastic pollution but limited understanding of microplastics specifically, highlighting the need for targeted public health education.