تحليل مكاني لمشكلة تلوث الهواء في محافظات الفرات الأوسط وتأثيراتها في الإصابة بالأمراض السرطانية

Abstract

    This study aims to determine the concentration rates of certain air pollutants and their spatial variability, as well as the incidence rates of cancer and their spatial distribution in the study area. It also seeks to understand the impact of these pollutants on cancer cases due to the pollutants exceeding the required environmental standards or limits.                                                                                                                          

    The study relies on data from the Central Statistical Organization's Environmental Statistics Department (air pollutants) and environmental departments for the period 2018-2022. It includes data on various air pollutants

in the study area, such as carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), ozone (O3), nitrogen monoxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and particulate matter (PM2.5). The concentrations of these pollutants were compared with national standards for environmental evaluation.                                                                                           

   Furthermore, the study examines the total number of cancer cases and the incidence rates of specific cancers, including brain cancer and other nervous system cancers, breast cancer, lung and bronchial cancer, leukemia, stomach cancer, and bladder cancer. This is based on data from the Central Statistical Organization's Environmental Statistics Department (health indicators) for the same period of 2018-2022.                  

    The study then explores the effect of the concentration rates of these gases and pollutants on cancer diseases in the study area after spatial analysis of air pollutants and cancer cases. The findings indicate that certain air pollutants (CO, SO₂, O₃, PM2.5) have positive effects, while other pollutants (NOx, NO, NO₂) show negative effects on cancer incidence.