Resident’s Perception Towards Environmental Impact on Human Wellbeing Near the Quarry Mining Vicinity
This study investigates the life quality of residents near the quarry mining vicinity. There are still large population found stayed within this area. The negative impact of quarry mining activities such as health problem and air pollution are among the variables that influence the human well being....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2019-01-01
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Series: | MATEC Web of Conferences |
Online Access: | https://www.matec-conferences.org/articles/matecconf/pdf/2019/15/matecconf_iconbee2019_01002.pdf |
Summary: | This study investigates the life quality of residents near the quarry mining vicinity. There are still large population found stayed within this area. The negative impact of quarry mining activities such as health problem and air pollution are among the variables that influence the human well being. The objective of this study is to investigate the experience from the residents towards the quality of air near their residential and to provide a suitable preventive measure in order to reduce this air pollutant issue. A set of questionnaire was distributed to the community at Bandar Saujana Putra and Taman Kajang Perdana, in Selangor. Residents were randomly selected to participate in this study. The study reveals the community’s problem related to health condition and safety. It is anticipated that this study could assist the residence and authorities in improving the quality of air in this area by providing the suitable preventive measure. |
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ISSN: | 2261-236X |