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Environmental health diagnosis was made in a sport and recreational park in the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The objective of this research was to perform an environmental diagnosis in Tucson Park; it concentrated on air quality (fine and coarse particulate matter, carbon dioxide), environmental noise, water quality of springs and a pond according to national standards, and macroinvertebrates as biological indicators of water condition, as well as phytosanitary state of wooded area. Additionally, a survey was conducted to study environmental perception. Results of the study highlighted significant statistical differences concerning the amount and size of particles for the winter and spring seasons. Noise levels within the park premises exceeded the Mexican standard. Water quality measured through general criteria of integrated water quality index (WQI) qualified the park´s analyzed springs as acceptable but to abstain its use and human consumption. Finally, the perception survey identified insecurity as the major problem, followed by the lack of lighting and effective communication of courses and workshops for the community to attend. It is one of the first environmental diagnoses in sport parks in Mexico´s Metropolitan Areas as an integrated approach of ecosystem health and wellbeing of city inhabitants.
Martha Georgina Orozco-Medina; Javier Omar Martínez-Abarca; Arturo Figueroa-Montaño; Valentina Davydova-Belitskaya. Environmental Health Diagnosis in a Park as a Sustainability Initiative in Cities. Sustainability 2020, 12, 6436 .
AMA StyleMartha Georgina Orozco-Medina, Javier Omar Martínez-Abarca, Arturo Figueroa-Montaño, Valentina Davydova-Belitskaya. Environmental Health Diagnosis in a Park as a Sustainability Initiative in Cities. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (16):6436.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMartha Georgina Orozco-Medina; Javier Omar Martínez-Abarca; Arturo Figueroa-Montaño; Valentina Davydova-Belitskaya. 2020. "Environmental Health Diagnosis in a Park as a Sustainability Initiative in Cities." Sustainability 12, no. 16: 6436.
The problem of noise in bars is critical and it has increased in residential areas where urban development plans often do not consider this kind of pollutant when granting the municipal license for these entertainment venues. Part of the problem is failure in applying specific land management policies to enable peaceful coexistence between entertainment premises and neighbors. This paper presents the results of a noise study in a bar and the neighboring area where dwellers complain about elevated noise that restrain their rest. Within premises equivalent continuous sound level (LAtt) ranged from 77.4-82.9 dB A in at least 50% of measuring time. Concerning the residential area, LAtt ranged from 52.0 -58.0 dB A and occasionally reached maximum levels of 68 -73 dB A. Recorded levels in the residential area do not comply with Mexican law of 50 dB A to guarantee a peaceful atmosphere for residents to rest and enjoy their homes.
Martha Georgina Orozco-Medina; Ilse Denisse Sánchez-Jiménez; Arturo Figueroa-Montaño. Noise in bars: analysis of an environmental problem in the city. ECORFAN Journal Mexico 2020, 35 -46.
AMA StyleMartha Georgina Orozco-Medina, Ilse Denisse Sánchez-Jiménez, Arturo Figueroa-Montaño. Noise in bars: analysis of an environmental problem in the city. ECORFAN Journal Mexico. 2020; ():35-46.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMartha Georgina Orozco-Medina; Ilse Denisse Sánchez-Jiménez; Arturo Figueroa-Montaño. 2020. "Noise in bars: analysis of an environmental problem in the city." ECORFAN Journal Mexico , no. : 35-46.
In recent decades, great attempts have been made to create high-quality climatic data sets and spatial resolution on a continental and national scale, as well as the analysis of their variability and change in daily extremes. However, in Mexico there is still no high-resolution database at a national level that complies with quality control, including the review of homogeneity of long series. This paper shows the results of variability analysis and the detection of climate change signs in the state of Jalisco, performed in a high-resolution database developed for the maximum, minimum and average temperature according to the quality control procedures of climatic records. From these two sets, the spatial behavior of annual average temperature estimated for three climatic periods was analyzed. Among the results obtained with stations which have complied with quality control, the presence of annual average temperature increases at 0.31°C in 1971-2000, 0.61°C in 1981-2010 and a very intense increase, 0.81°C for the period 1991-2010. Likewise, it was observed that the Jalisco coasts show an increase of 0.2 to 0.4°C, while the continental region registers an increase up to 0.8°C.
Martha Georgina Orozco Medina; Andrea Liliana Godínez-Carvente; René Navarro-Rodríguez; Martha Georgina Orozco-Medina. Comparative analysis of average temperature trends in Jalisco, Mexico, based on original and homogenized series to estimate signs of Climate Change. Journal of Enviromental Sciences and Natural Resources 2019, 1 -10.
AMA StyleMartha Georgina Orozco Medina, Andrea Liliana Godínez-Carvente, René Navarro-Rodríguez, Martha Georgina Orozco-Medina. Comparative analysis of average temperature trends in Jalisco, Mexico, based on original and homogenized series to estimate signs of Climate Change. Journal of Enviromental Sciences and Natural Resources. 2019; ():1-10.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMartha Georgina Orozco Medina; Andrea Liliana Godínez-Carvente; René Navarro-Rodríguez; Martha Georgina Orozco-Medina. 2019. "Comparative analysis of average temperature trends in Jalisco, Mexico, based on original and homogenized series to estimate signs of Climate Change." Journal of Enviromental Sciences and Natural Resources , no. : 1-10.
The results of an environmental perception study about a contaminated watercourse in Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico are presented. Percept and opinions of residents were collected by direct interview from a random sample of 370 out of 8 900 dwellings and statistical reliability of 95%. Main results highlighted complains about sewage dumping and related displeasing odor (39.3%), as well as the presence of mosquitoes (17.6%) as disease vectors. At most impacted sites (P3, P4, P6, P8) common reported signs and symptoms were irritation to organs of the respiratory system and headache. Thus, finding a very significant association (chi-square test, P<0.0000) among prevailing environmental conditions and reported symptoms at 95% confidence interval. Finally, 90% of interviewee qualified the channel´s environmental quality as very bad, since the benefits they can get from a natural stream like landscape beauty, microclimate regulator or water supply, are limited by the unhealthy state of water.
Martha Georgina Orozco Medina; Valentina Davydova Belitskaya; Martha Georgina Orozco Medina; Arturo Figueroa Montaño. Perception Study of Environmental Pollution of a Watercourse in Guadalajara City, Mexico. American Journal of Environmental Sciences 2019, 15, 107 -113.
AMA StyleMartha Georgina Orozco Medina, Valentina Davydova Belitskaya, Martha Georgina Orozco Medina, Arturo Figueroa Montaño. Perception Study of Environmental Pollution of a Watercourse in Guadalajara City, Mexico. American Journal of Environmental Sciences. 2019; 15 (3):107-113.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMartha Georgina Orozco Medina; Valentina Davydova Belitskaya; Martha Georgina Orozco Medina; Arturo Figueroa Montaño. 2019. "Perception Study of Environmental Pollution of a Watercourse in Guadalajara City, Mexico." American Journal of Environmental Sciences 15, no. 3: 107-113.
Background / aim: In rural areas, solid fuels such as wood are usually used to cook food. In Agua Caliente, Mexico 94% of households depend on this fuel to meet their energy needs for cooking, activity that suppose the influence on indoor air quality and the health of people. The aim of this study was to characterize the levels of particulate matter in the air of the kitchens and at the same time to know the thermal comfort index to which cooks are exposed in the home and the symptoms they perceive.Methods: It was measured in the indoor air of the kitchens the number of particles/ft3 of the particles with diameter 0.3 µm, 0.5 µm, 1 µm, 2.5 µm, 5 µm y 10 µm issued by 30 stoves that use wood as fuel (14 traditional stoves and 16 ecological stoves), at the same time values of ambient temperature and relative humidity were taken and the home cooks were interviewed to know the symptoms that they manifest. Descriptive and statistical determinations were made to analyze emissions, thermal comfort index and symptoms.Results: The amount of particulate material/ft3 for all particle sizes measured at the precautionary and danger levels for humans were found in more than 60% of the houses, the emissions of MP0.3, MP0.5, MP2.5 from ecological stoves and traditional stoves at these levels were found in more than 80% of homes, the thermal comfort index considered in caution, extreme caution and danger showed a tendency to occur in a greater percentage in homes with traditional stoves > 64% compared to 31% of homes with ecological stove at the precaution level. 93% of the women reported not having any symptoms associated with the use of the wood stove.Conclusions: The study showed that both ecological stoves and traditional stoves generate emissions of particles that are injurious to health, a situation that is not reflected in the symptoms perceived by women; the thermal comfort index showed improvement when using ecological wood stoves.
Kenia Marcela Gonzalez Pedraza; Martha Georgina Orozco Medina; Felipe De Jesús Lozano Kasten; Miriam Sarahí Noriega Moreira. Indoor Air Quality in Housing and Health in Women of Agua Caliente, Poncitlán, Jalisco, México (2018). ISEE Conference Abstracts 2018, 2018, 1 .
AMA StyleKenia Marcela Gonzalez Pedraza, Martha Georgina Orozco Medina, Felipe De Jesús Lozano Kasten, Miriam Sarahí Noriega Moreira. Indoor Air Quality in Housing and Health in Women of Agua Caliente, Poncitlán, Jalisco, México (2018). ISEE Conference Abstracts. 2018; 2018 (1):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKenia Marcela Gonzalez Pedraza; Martha Georgina Orozco Medina; Felipe De Jesús Lozano Kasten; Miriam Sarahí Noriega Moreira. 2018. "Indoor Air Quality in Housing and Health in Women of Agua Caliente, Poncitlán, Jalisco, México (2018)." ISEE Conference Abstracts 2018, no. 1: 1.
Book review Reseña del libro Asean: La nueva frontera de Chile en el Asia, Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile, 2014.
Martha Georgina Orozco Medina; Universidad De Guadalajara Centro Universitario De Ciencias Biológicas Y Agropecuarias. ASEAN: Chile´s New Frontier in Asia, Library of the National Congress of Chile. México y la Cuenca del Pacífico 2018, 7, 149 -155.
AMA StyleMartha Georgina Orozco Medina, Universidad De Guadalajara Centro Universitario De Ciencias Biológicas Y Agropecuarias. ASEAN: Chile´s New Frontier in Asia, Library of the National Congress of Chile. México y la Cuenca del Pacífico. 2018; 7 (20):149-155.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMartha Georgina Orozco Medina; Universidad De Guadalajara Centro Universitario De Ciencias Biológicas Y Agropecuarias. 2018. "ASEAN: Chile´s New Frontier in Asia, Library of the National Congress of Chile." México y la Cuenca del Pacífico 7, no. 20: 149-155.
The Global Horizon Scanning Project (GHSP) is an innovative initiative that aims to identify important global environmental quality research needs. Here we report 20 key research questions from Latin America (LA). Members of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) LA and other scientists from LA were asked to submit research questions that would represent priority needs to address in the region. One hundred questions were received, then partitioned among categories, examined, and some rearranged during a workshop in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Twenty priority research questions were subsequently identified. These research questions included developing, improving, and harmonizing across LA countries methods for 1) identifying contaminants and degradation products in complex matrices (including biota); 2) advancing prediction of contaminant risks and effects in ecosystems, addressing lab-to-field extrapolation challenges, and understanding complexities of multiple stressors (including chemicals and climate change); and 3) improving management and regulatory tools toward achieving sustainable development. Whereas environmental contaminants frequently identified in these key questions were pesticides, pharmaceuticals, endocrine disruptors or modulators, plastics, and nanomaterials, commonly identified environmental challenges were related to agriculture, urban effluents, solid wastes, pulp and paper mills, and natural extraction activities. Several interesting research topics included assessing and preventing pollution impacts on conservation protected areas, integrating environment and health assessments, and developing strategies for identification, substitution, and design of less hazardous chemicals (e.g., green chemistry). Finally, a recurrent research need included developing an understanding of differential sensitivity of regional species and ecosystems to environmental contaminants and other stressors. Addressing these critical questions will support development of long-term strategic research efforts to advance more sustainable environmental quality and protect public health and the environment in LA. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2018;00:000–000. © 2018 SETAC
Tatiana Heid Furley; Julie Brodeur; Helena Silva de Assis; Pedro Carriquiriborde; Katia R Chagas; Jone Corrales; Marina Denadai; Julio Fuchs; Renata Mascarenhas; Karina S. B. Miglioranza; Diana Margarita Miguez Caramés; José Maria Navas; Dayanthi Nugegoda; Estela Planes; Ignacio Alejandro Rodriguez-Jorquera; Martha Orozco-Medina; Alistair Ba Boxall; Murray A Rudd; Bryan W Brooks. Toward sustainable environmental quality: Identifying priority research questions for Latin America. Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management 2018, 14, 344 -357.
AMA StyleTatiana Heid Furley, Julie Brodeur, Helena Silva de Assis, Pedro Carriquiriborde, Katia R Chagas, Jone Corrales, Marina Denadai, Julio Fuchs, Renata Mascarenhas, Karina S. B. Miglioranza, Diana Margarita Miguez Caramés, José Maria Navas, Dayanthi Nugegoda, Estela Planes, Ignacio Alejandro Rodriguez-Jorquera, Martha Orozco-Medina, Alistair Ba Boxall, Murray A Rudd, Bryan W Brooks. Toward sustainable environmental quality: Identifying priority research questions for Latin America. Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management. 2018; 14 (3):344-357.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTatiana Heid Furley; Julie Brodeur; Helena Silva de Assis; Pedro Carriquiriborde; Katia R Chagas; Jone Corrales; Marina Denadai; Julio Fuchs; Renata Mascarenhas; Karina S. B. Miglioranza; Diana Margarita Miguez Caramés; José Maria Navas; Dayanthi Nugegoda; Estela Planes; Ignacio Alejandro Rodriguez-Jorquera; Martha Orozco-Medina; Alistair Ba Boxall; Murray A Rudd; Bryan W Brooks. 2018. "Toward sustainable environmental quality: Identifying priority research questions for Latin America." Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management 14, no. 3: 344-357.
Faustino Moreno Ceja; Martha Georgina Orozco Medina; María Del Rocío Zumaya Leal. Los niveles de ruido en una biblioteca universitaria, bases para su análisis y discusión. Investigación Bibliotecológica: archivonomía, bibliotecología e información 2015, 29, 197 -224.
AMA StyleFaustino Moreno Ceja, Martha Georgina Orozco Medina, María Del Rocío Zumaya Leal. Los niveles de ruido en una biblioteca universitaria, bases para su análisis y discusión. Investigación Bibliotecológica: archivonomía, bibliotecología e información. 2015; 29 (66):197-224.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFaustino Moreno Ceja; Martha Georgina Orozco Medina; María Del Rocío Zumaya Leal. 2015. "Los niveles de ruido en una biblioteca universitaria, bases para su análisis y discusión." Investigación Bibliotecológica: archivonomía, bibliotecología e información 29, no. 66: 197-224.
Fernando Alcaraz Mendoza; Mario Ángel–González; Laura Arellano Gómez; Cecilia Colunga Rodríguez; Daniel Cruz Gómez; Rodrigo González Araiza; Mario Guzmán Sescosse; Claudia Hunot Alexander; Margarita Maldonado Saucedo; Sergio Meneses Ortega; Martha Georgina Orozco Medina; Francisco Javier Pérez; Bouquet Lazcano; Manuel Pando–Moreno; Alejandro Pliego Rayas; Luis Miguel Sánchez Loyo; Julio César Vázquez–Colunga; Jesús Vergara Aceves; Amalia Viesca Lobatón. Autocuidado de la salud. Autocuidado de la salud 2014, 1 .
AMA StyleFernando Alcaraz Mendoza, Mario Ángel–González, Laura Arellano Gómez, Cecilia Colunga Rodríguez, Daniel Cruz Gómez, Rodrigo González Araiza, Mario Guzmán Sescosse, Claudia Hunot Alexander, Margarita Maldonado Saucedo, Sergio Meneses Ortega, Martha Georgina Orozco Medina, Francisco Javier Pérez, Bouquet Lazcano, Manuel Pando–Moreno, Alejandro Pliego Rayas, Luis Miguel Sánchez Loyo, Julio César Vázquez–Colunga, Jesús Vergara Aceves, Amalia Viesca Lobatón. Autocuidado de la salud. Autocuidado de la salud. 2014; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFernando Alcaraz Mendoza; Mario Ángel–González; Laura Arellano Gómez; Cecilia Colunga Rodríguez; Daniel Cruz Gómez; Rodrigo González Araiza; Mario Guzmán Sescosse; Claudia Hunot Alexander; Margarita Maldonado Saucedo; Sergio Meneses Ortega; Martha Georgina Orozco Medina; Francisco Javier Pérez; Bouquet Lazcano; Manuel Pando–Moreno; Alejandro Pliego Rayas; Luis Miguel Sánchez Loyo; Julio César Vázquez–Colunga; Jesús Vergara Aceves; Amalia Viesca Lobatón. 2014. "Autocuidado de la salud." Autocuidado de la salud , no. : 1.
Martha Georgina Orozco Medina. Saber convivir con salud y bienestar en la ciudad. Autocuidado de la salud 2014, 153 -170.
AMA StyleMartha Georgina Orozco Medina. Saber convivir con salud y bienestar en la ciudad. Autocuidado de la salud. 2014; ():153-170.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMartha Georgina Orozco Medina. 2014. "Saber convivir con salud y bienestar en la ciudad." Autocuidado de la salud , no. : 153-170.
BACKGROUND. The present levels of air pollution in large cities are a problem that affects not only people, but also to vegetation. Species are more resistant than others to air pollutants, which do not always correspond with the native species. The genus Fraxinus is clearly identified as sensitive to ozone, especially some species such as F. americana, without the use of any studies in the species F. uhdei yet, which is native to Jalisco and one of the most used in urban forestry plans. OBJECTIVE: To conduct an assessment of the health status of the species Fraxinus uhdei in Guadalajara Metropolitan Area in relation to levels of air pollution. METHODS: Inspection leaf of F. uhdei individuals in four parks near stations monitoring air quality with 30 individuals each, compaction of soil, rainfall, temperature, passive monitors ozone, sulfur dioxide, oxides of nitrogen. Correlation with ozone levels information, PM10, SO2, NOx from Air Quality Monitoring Network of the State of Jalisco. Comparison with control area. RESULTS: There was chlorosis, necrosis, stained abnormally, fungi, mistletoe at individuals in every 4 of the study parks, unlike the control zone. CONCLUSION: High levels of ozone, PM10, SO2, NOx affect the health of the species F. uhdei trees in the study areas.
Genaro Gallegos; Martha Georgina Orozco Medina. Urban forest health diagnosis in critical areas by air pollution in the metropolitan area of Guadalajara, Jalisco. ISEE Conference Abstracts 2013, 2013, 4423 .
AMA StyleGenaro Gallegos, Martha Georgina Orozco Medina. Urban forest health diagnosis in critical areas by air pollution in the metropolitan area of Guadalajara, Jalisco. ISEE Conference Abstracts. 2013; 2013 (1):4423.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGenaro Gallegos; Martha Georgina Orozco Medina. 2013. "Urban forest health diagnosis in critical areas by air pollution in the metropolitan area of Guadalajara, Jalisco." ISEE Conference Abstracts 2013, no. 1: 4423.
BACKGROUND: Workers worldwide have basic benefits from the laws on health and safety at work. The International Labour Organization identifies that the legislation in developing countries omits various risk industries and occupations, such as agriculture, fisheries, forestry and construction. Workers in the construction industry and in particular the public construction workers are exposed to critical environmental and health conditions. OBJECTIVE. To analyze the environmental, health and labor conditions of the public construction workers in the Metropolitan Zone of Guadalajara. METHODS: Noise measurement, capture and gravimetry of PM10 particles during and after the construction on three public construction sites and application of questionnaires to workers. RESULTS: Sound pressure and PM10 particle levels that exceed the limits recommended by the World Health Organization and national regulations were registered. Regarding the applied surveys and direct observations, it was found that protective equipment is absent. CONCLUSION: It is necessary to implement formal studies to meet the environmental, safety and health characteristics, related to public construction and to propose normative regulations for protection.
María Guadalupe Gurrola; Martha Georgina Orozco Medina; Mario Alfonso Murillo Tovar. Contribution to the analysis of environmental conditions, health and labor in public works in a metropolis of western Mexico. ISEE Conference Abstracts 2013, 2013, 4856 .
AMA StyleMaría Guadalupe Gurrola, Martha Georgina Orozco Medina, Mario Alfonso Murillo Tovar. Contribution to the analysis of environmental conditions, health and labor in public works in a metropolis of western Mexico. ISEE Conference Abstracts. 2013; 2013 (1):4856.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaría Guadalupe Gurrola; Martha Georgina Orozco Medina; Mario Alfonso Murillo Tovar. 2013. "Contribution to the analysis of environmental conditions, health and labor in public works in a metropolis of western Mexico." ISEE Conference Abstracts 2013, no. 1: 4856.
Arturo Figueroa; Martha Orozco-Medina; Javier García. Urban Noise and Transport as a Strategy of Environmental Quality. 160th Meeting Acoustical Society of America 2011, 40003 .
AMA StyleArturo Figueroa, Martha Orozco-Medina, Javier García. Urban Noise and Transport as a Strategy of Environmental Quality. 160th Meeting Acoustical Society of America. 2011; ():40003.
Chicago/Turabian StyleArturo Figueroa; Martha Orozco-Medina; Javier García. 2011. "Urban Noise and Transport as a Strategy of Environmental Quality." 160th Meeting Acoustical Society of America , no. : 40003.
Unsuitable urban development plans prompt environmental problems that might seriously affect health such as stress, hearing impairment, and respiratory problems. According to the World Health Organization [WHO (2001)] air pollution is one of the leading causes of illness and reduced quality of life in general. This research examines the environmental quality in a critical area of Guadalajara City, taking into account physical and chemical parameters, as well as air microbiology, as an integrated approach to identify health problems in exposed population due to pollution. On this basis, the study suggests an attention proposal.
G. Galindo Barragan; M. Orozco Medina; J. Garcia Velasco; A. Gonzalez Hernandez. Study of noise, environmental quality, and health risks in an avenue of the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 2010, 128, 2312 -2312.
AMA StyleG. Galindo Barragan, M. Orozco Medina, J. Garcia Velasco, A. Gonzalez Hernandez. Study of noise, environmental quality, and health risks in an avenue of the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. 2010; 128 (4):2312-2312.
Chicago/Turabian StyleG. Galindo Barragan; M. Orozco Medina; J. Garcia Velasco; A. Gonzalez Hernandez. 2010. "Study of noise, environmental quality, and health risks in an avenue of the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico." The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 128, no. 4: 2312-2312.
Environmental quality is one of the most important topics for the social well being and must be considered in order to have a healthy social system. Shopping malls have become an essential part of the daily life of Mexican society as recreational and leisure public areas as well as a strong source of employment and economic incomes. However, the shopping malls can also be a huge source of noise, urban waste, and traffic, among other impacts it can cause in the environment. The objective of this study is to recognize and analyze the environmental quality on recreational public areas, including the way these places are managed, and now they manage solid waste, water savings, energy consumption, and measuring the noise levels inside and outside of the building; the registered range was between 60 and 90 dB(A). Another analyzed aspect is the existence or absence of educational programs oriented to visitors. It is important to find applicable strategies to make these recreational areas a place with improved environmental quality.
Loyda Chavez Rubio; Martha Orozco Medina; Gabriela Hernandez Ramirez; David Hernandez Arellano; Gerardo Ramirez Trejo. Environmental noise attached to an integral quality diagnostic on recreational public areas. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 2010, 128, 2312 -2312.
AMA StyleLoyda Chavez Rubio, Martha Orozco Medina, Gabriela Hernandez Ramirez, David Hernandez Arellano, Gerardo Ramirez Trejo. Environmental noise attached to an integral quality diagnostic on recreational public areas. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. 2010; 128 (4):2312-2312.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLoyda Chavez Rubio; Martha Orozco Medina; Gabriela Hernandez Ramirez; David Hernandez Arellano; Gerardo Ramirez Trejo. 2010. "Environmental noise attached to an integral quality diagnostic on recreational public areas." The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 128, no. 4: 2312-2312.
In recent years, urban noise has become an essential element in the environmental analysis since the study allows for a support tool for the analysis of environmental quality in the cities. Additionally, residents of large cities are demanding more options for transportation improvements from the standpoint of energy efficiency, low emissions of pollutants, and strategic routes, among others. This proposal presents the results of a diagnosis of urban noise on an avenue with high traffic flow in the city of Guadalajara, and analyzed during the construction of a rapid rail transit preferential and once it is running. The results of the noise levels actually indicate that the entry of a fast and environmental friendly bus significantly reduces noise emissions and contributes to the acoustic quality of the avenue with the benefits it represents for the people.
Martha Orozco Medina; Figueroa Montano Arturo. Urban noise and transport as a base of environmental quality strategy. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 2010, 128, 2312 -2312.
AMA StyleMartha Orozco Medina, Figueroa Montano Arturo. Urban noise and transport as a base of environmental quality strategy. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. 2010; 128 (4):2312-2312.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMartha Orozco Medina; Figueroa Montano Arturo. 2010. "Urban noise and transport as a base of environmental quality strategy." The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 128, no. 4: 2312-2312.
Human health relates either positively or negatively to environmental stimuli. It is well documented in science literature, how toxic substances disturb lung function and how ionizing radiation damage genetic material. In modern societies, noise is an agent entering the list of the diverse environmental stressors of urban population. Noise in the urban environment affects quality of life, as it alters interpersonal communication, sleep, and is a potential risk for hearing loss due to continuous and chronic exposure, as well as some other documented effects. Recently the response of the immune system to the effects of noise is taking importance in the scientific community. Researchers are studying and applying unconventional approaches in order to find any relationship between the amount of noise and the response of the immune system. This paper discusses evidence of the relationship among environmental noise and the immune system, and also questions the methods and techniques applied to finally propose issues to be considered when studying relationships among environmental noise and the immune system.
M. Orozco Medina; A. Orozco Barocio; A. Figueroa Montaño; N. Ochoa Ramos. Discussing the effects of environmental noise upon the immune system. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 2010, 128, 2421 -2421.
AMA StyleM. Orozco Medina, A. Orozco Barocio, A. Figueroa Montaño, N. Ochoa Ramos. Discussing the effects of environmental noise upon the immune system. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. 2010; 128 (4):2421-2421.
Chicago/Turabian StyleM. Orozco Medina; A. Orozco Barocio; A. Figueroa Montaño; N. Ochoa Ramos. 2010. "Discussing the effects of environmental noise upon the immune system." The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 128, no. 4: 2421-2421.
Noise is a pollutant that significantly affects the quality of life and health of individuals. Individuals exposed to noise may experience stress, discomfort, sleep disturbances, impaired immune system, lack of alertness, hearing loss (to varying degrees), cardiovascular disease, increased aggressiveness of individuals, low productivity, and traffic and workplace accidents. [WHO (1999); Berglund and Lindvall (1995); Clark et al. (2006); Haines et al. (2001)]. In the city of Guadalajara, a large number of schools are located on heavy traffic roads or busy streets, or in hot spots of environmental noise caused by motor vehicles, which exposes children and teachers who attend them to unfavorable acoustic conditions to develop their school tasks. Thus having a negative effect on their attention span, memory, and performance, as well as damaging physical and emotional health. This study aims to contribute to the study of sound quality by means of the analysis of noise conditions at elementary schools, which were located at critical points in terms of heavy vehicular flow. Besides, it analyzes the perception of environmental noise within the same facilities, and how this compares with results from schools located in quiet streets.
N. Preciado Caballero; M. Orozco Medina; A. Figueroa Montaño; M. Ruvalcaba. Comparative study of levels of care in children exposed to environmental noise on three campuses in the city of Guadalajara, 2009. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 2010, 128, 2421 -2421.
AMA StyleN. Preciado Caballero, M. Orozco Medina, A. Figueroa Montaño, M. Ruvalcaba. Comparative study of levels of care in children exposed to environmental noise on three campuses in the city of Guadalajara, 2009. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. 2010; 128 (4):2421-2421.
Chicago/Turabian StyleN. Preciado Caballero; M. Orozco Medina; A. Figueroa Montaño; M. Ruvalcaba. 2010. "Comparative study of levels of care in children exposed to environmental noise on three campuses in the city of Guadalajara, 2009." The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 128, no. 4: 2421-2421.
The concept of urban sustainability involves complex issues such as, civil services, social participation, resilience, productivity, health and development into a multi-level approach of environmental, social and productivity sectors. Viewing environmental noise as part of urban dynamics is essential. However it is almost absent, or underestimated in most of current environmental, social and health policies in the developing world. Efforts to investigate noise pollution towards analysis, regulation, fulfillment, inspection and fines, contribute in a positive way to improve acoustic quality within urban communities. Therefore the ultimate goal to decision makers is to consider noise as a key issue, when establishing or discussing management policies of urban areas, and to transfer the approach to lower levels with preventive and educational measures, rather than restrictive or prohibited, in order to attain sustainability of urban communities.
Martha Orozco-Medina; Arturo Figueroa; Javier García. Investigation and analysis of urban noise for sustainability. 156th Meeting Acoustical Society of America 2009, 1 .
AMA StyleMartha Orozco-Medina, Arturo Figueroa, Javier García. Investigation and analysis of urban noise for sustainability. 156th Meeting Acoustical Society of America. 2009; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMartha Orozco-Medina; Arturo Figueroa; Javier García. 2009. "Investigation and analysis of urban noise for sustainability." 156th Meeting Acoustical Society of America , no. : 1.
Martha Georgina Orozco-Medina; Arturo Figueroa-Montao; Javier Garca-Velazco. Investigation and analysis of urban noise for sustainability. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 2008, 124, 2590 .
AMA StyleMartha Georgina Orozco-Medina, Arturo Figueroa-Montao, Javier Garca-Velazco. Investigation and analysis of urban noise for sustainability. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. 2008; 124 (4):2590.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMartha Georgina Orozco-Medina; Arturo Figueroa-Montao; Javier Garca-Velazco. 2008. "Investigation and analysis of urban noise for sustainability." The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 124, no. 4: 2590.