Assessement of the Effects of Carbon Monoxide Emission on the Environment in Taraba State, Nigeria
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE) - Year 2018, Vol 15, Issue 2
Abstract
This study was designed to assess the effects of automobile emissions on People’s Healthin Taraba State, Nigeria. The study answered research questions and tested one null hypothesis. These research questions showed the quantity of CO, NO2 and SO2 being emitted in Taraba state, the health effects of these emissions on the respondents and government measures necessary to reduce the effects of automobile emissions. The readings was taking each morning, afternoon and evening at six different road where there is high traffic concentration in the six study areas for three days. Q-Trak Plus IAQ Monitor was used to collect data on CO. The results revealed that the pollutants of CO,were above the FEPA minimum standard limit. Questionnaire was used to assess the vulnerable health effects of these emissions and the result shows that the respondents are beginning to feel the health effects of automobile emission in Taraba State. t-test was used to test the hypothesis.From this study, it could be concluded that the concentrations of CO,emitted in Taraba state is above the minimum set by FEPA and is dangerousThe following recommendation was made based on the findings of the study. There should be reliable and efficient mass transport system to reduce the number of motor vehicles and motor cycles on our roads and therefore reduce the emissions of CO.All motor vehicles and motor cycles moving on the road must pass vehicle inspection and maintenance test.
Authors and Affiliations
Aminu Baba Usman, Ezekiel Usman Jabba
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