Air Quality Index (AQI) within Al-Qassim City

Abstract

Many countries in the world are witnessing a serious problem that is getting worse day after day, which is air pollution due to the increase in sources that increase the concentrations of emanating pollutants and their spread to nearby areas. The spread of these pollutants is accompanied by the emergence of many diseases from which Human beings are suffering. Such diseases have even become more widespread doubly and significantly, which threatens of great dangers in the future when the increase in the concentrations of these pollutants continues.

The aforementioned statement also applies to the  study area in particular as part of the world in general. The study area has become suffering from this problem. The results of the present study reveal the magnitude of the danger and the negative health impact of these pollutants, which are represented by respiratory diseases in addition to heart diseases and eyes sensitivity because these parts of the human body are the most connected to the external surroundings through the process of breathing and contact. Through this context, the present study focuses on the air quality index and its impact on the people living in the city of Al-Qassim by focusing on carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, comparing them with the ranges that were challenged by the World Health Organization, and analyzing the results. The present study is an attempt to identify whether the living conditions in the study area are suitable for human health or they represent a source of concern. The study is concluded with a set of conclusions and recommendations That provide appropriate solutions in order to eliminate or reduce this problem.