STUDIES ON GREEN AREAS IN MANSOURA CITY

Determination of Heavy Metal Pollution in Grass and Soil of City Centre Green Areas (Konya, Turkey)

This research was conducted to determine levels of heavy metal pollution in the years 2003-04. in this research, samples of grass and soil taken from green areas in 8 different areas of konya city centre were used as material. The samples were obtained from factory gardens, areas experiencing heavy traffic and residential areas. The changes in analysis results of heavy metal levels (Pb, Cu, zn,...

Green areas, clean air and cardiovascular health in the city of São Paulo.

This year of 2017 is the inaugural term for most mayors in Brazilian cities, including Mr. João Doria, in the largest city of Brazil, São Paulo. During the electoral period, debate on healthcare issues focused on access, either to medical care or to high-cost examinations. Mr. Doria prioritized access at primary healthcare units, so that people could undergo imaging examinations during the nigh...

Growing Green Roofs, City by City

Public green areas and urban environmental quality of the city of São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil.

Assess the state of public green areas, their importance and influence on environmental quality and living in urban centers is an arduous task considering the conceptual and scientific regarding quantification and data analysis methods divergence. In this study, we aimed to determine two indicators of public green areas relative to the percentage of public green areas (PPGA) and the public gree...

Self-Medication in University Students from the City of Mansoura, Egypt

Background. Self-medication is a common practice in developed and developing countries. Objectives. To explore the prevalence of self-medication practices among university students, probable reasons, symptoms requiring self-medication, and sources of advice. Methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in Mansoura University, Egypt, and included 1st and last year students of bot...