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September 10, 2025Open Access

Particulate Matter, Health Concerns and Community Perceptions of Sawmill Pollution in Ilorin West Lga, Kwara State, Nigeria

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PAPeace Akintunde AkintoyeHSHenry Olawale Sawyerr

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Overview

Mixed-methods analysis shows excessive PM2.5 and PM10 in sawmill areas, indicating severe health risks.

Key Points

  • Chronic exposure to particulate matter near sawmills leads to serious respiratory symptoms in residents.
  • PM2.5 and PM10 levels were measured at 5 sawmill locations, exceeding WHO guidelines by 6–10 times.
  • Community surveys showed strong support for sawmill relocation and highlighted health concerns of residents.
  • The study suggests implementing stricter emission controls and real-time air quality monitoring for public health.

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Akintoye et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1955c9b7b07f3a0619482https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7465357/v1
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