The Master’s thesis, titled “Evaluation of the Concentrations of Some Heavy Metals in Soil and Dust of Public Health Centers and Hospitals in Al-Diwaniyah Governorate, Iraq,” was submitted to the Department of Environmental Sciences at the College of Science, Al-Qadisiyah University, by researcher Zahraa Hussein Ali and supervised by Assis. Prof. Dr.\u00a0 Safaa Abdul Zahra Kadhim<\/p>\n
This study aimed to evaluate the concentrations of heavy metals in soil and dust samples collected from several hospitals and health centers in Al-Diwaniyah Governorate. It also investigated the potential health risks resulting from exposure to these elements and analyzed the relationship between soil and dust pollution within healthcare environments using statistical analysis.<\/p>\n
The results showed variations in heavy metal concentrations among the study sites, with most concentrations remaining within internationally permissible limits. The health risk assessment indicated that the risk indicators were within safe limits, suggesting the absence of significant non-cancerous health risks. However, the study emphasized the importance of continued environmental monitoring and strengthening pollution reduction measures within healthcare facilities.<\/p>\n
The study recommended the continued monitoring of environmental quality within hospitals and health centers, reducing pollution sources, and enhancing environmental management programs to protect the health of staff, patients, and visitors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"