Screening on the Effect of Pollutants to Adults Living Near Industrial Areas in Kedah

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effects of pollutants on adults living near industrial areas in Kuala Muda district, Kedah. There are few causes of air pollutant mainly being industries, transportation as chemicals, gasses and toxins are released into the air that we breath in. This will eventually cause effects to our environment and our health especially in short as well as long term. The general objective of the study is to explore the effect of pollution from industries in Kuala Muda District. The specific objectives are to determine the symptomatic effect after exposure to pollutants, to identify the type of pollutants and lastly to determine the relationship between distance and source of exposure. The sampling method was random sampling which involved residents of Kuala Muda District with different ages groups. The inclusion criteria is respondents from Kuala Muda District, Kedah whereas the exclusion criteria are respondents from different districts and respondents with age below 18 years old.