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Multidimensional Impact of Smog on Respiratory and Ocular Health: A Cross-Sectional Study With Socio-Psychological and Public Health Prospective.

Muhammad Muneeb Hassan, Iqra Javaid, Farrukh Jamal, Muhammad Ameeq, Muhammad Danish, Alpha Kargbo, Ayesha Javed

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  2. Socio-Ecological Factors Influencing Maternal and Child Health Outcomes During Floods in South Punjab Pakistan 2025: A Mixed-Methods Approach.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026
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Muhammad Muneeb HassanThe Islamia University Bahawalpur Bahawalpur Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1989-2622
Iqra JavaidPunjab Thalassaemia & Other Genetic Disorders Prevention and Research Institute Bahawalpur Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0684-003X
Farrukh JamalDepartment of Statistics, Faculity of Science University of Tabuk Tabuk Saudia Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6192-9890
Muhammad AmeeqThe Islamia University Bahawalpur Bahawalpur Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3677-2075
Muhammad DanishShahida Islam Nursing College Lodhran Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1746-1756
Alpha KargboDepartment of Physical and Natural Sciences University of The Gambia Serrekunda Gambia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8248-2511
Ayesha JavedThe Islamia University Bahawalpur Bahawalpur Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9179-9880

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and Aims: Smog is a serious threat to the environment, creating problems for public health, particularly in the South Punjab, Pakistan. This study aim to assess the prevalence of smog related health issue evaluate psychological impact and explore public health awareness and policy perception. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 817 adults (Aged 18≥ year) was conducted in cities of South-Punjab from October to December 2024. Structured questionnaire, aligned with the STROBE checklist, collected self-reported data on health outcomes and awareness. Multinomial logistic regression and Wilcoxon rank-sum tests were performed using SPSS-26 and R-Studio 4.3.2. Results: From 817 participants, 57.8% were male, 65.7% urban, with 47.1% reporting eye irritation (OR = 1.33, 95% CI: 0.692.56, Conclusion: Smog significantly affects respiratory and ocular health causes socio-psychological burdens. Strict regulations, effective public health interventions, and healthcare infrastructure are essential to decrease its effects.

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air quality indexpublic health policy and SMOGrespiratory healthsocio‐psychological effect

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PMID40895255
PMCPMC12391013

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