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Occupational health research in developing countries: A partner for social justice

Nuwayhid I.A. (WASHINGTON1015 FIFTEENTH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005 USA, 2004)

Occupational health remains neglected in developing countries because of competing social, economic, and political challenges. Occupational health research in developing countries should recognize the social and political ...
Integrated coastal zone and river basin management: A review of the literature, concepts and trends for decision makers

Massoud M.A.; Scrimshaw M.D.; Lester J.N. (, 2004)

River management has frequently been associated with water supply and resource management, whereas coastal zone management has been more concerned with marine resource management and physical planning. Recognizing the close ...
Lack of occupational health research in Nepal (multiple letters)

Poudel K.C.; Jimba M.; Poudel-Tandukar K.; Wakai S.; Nuwayhid I.A. (2005)

[No abstract available]
Musculoskeletal disorders among full-time homemakers in poor communities

Habib R.R.; Hamdan M.; Nuwayhid I.; Odaymat F.; Campbell O.M.R. (BINGHAMTON10 ALICE ST, BINGHAMTON, NY 13904-1580 USA, 2005)

Objective: To examine factors associated with self-reported musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) among full-time female home-makers. Methods: Data on socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle and health were collected on ...
Linking health to social justice [3] (multiple letters)

Abrams H.K.; Nuwayhid I.A. (2005)

[No abstract available]
Mapping the health and environmental situation in informal zones in Aleppo, Syria: Report from the Aleppo household survey

Maziak W.; Ward K.D.; Mzayek F.; Rastam S.; Bachir M.E.; Fouad M.F.; Hammal F.; Asfar T.; Mock J.; Nuwayhid I.; Frumkin H. (NEW YORK233 SPRING STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10013 USA, 2005)

Objectives: Despite large communities living in informal zones around major cities in Syria, there is currently no information on the health and environmental situations in these areas. From May to August 2004, the Syrian ...
Factors influencing development of management strategies for the Abou Ali River in Lebanon. I: Spatial variation and land use

Massoud M.A.; El-Fadel M.; Scrimshaw M.D.; Lester J.N. (AMSTERDAMPO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, 2006)

Surface water bodies are progressively subject to increasing stress as a result of environmentally degrading processes primarily related to anthropogenic activities. This study assesses and examines the impact of land use ...
Factors influencing development of management strategies for the Abou Ali River in Lebanon II: Seasonal and annual variation

Massoud M.A.; El-Fadel M.; Scrimshaw M.D.; Lester J.N. (AMSTERDAMPO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, 2006)

The water quality of a river at any point reflects several major influences including but are not limited to climatic conditions and anthropogenic inputs. Assessing these influences is essential for managing land and water ...
Harboring illnesses: On the association between disease and living conditions in a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon

Habib R.R.; Basma S.H.; Yeretzian J.S. (ABINGDON4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND, 2006)

This research examined the association between the domestic built environment in a Palestinian refugee camp in Beirut, Lebanon, and the presence of illness among household members. Data on the domestic built environment, ...
Variation of metals in bed sediments of Qaraaoun Reservoir, Lebanon

Korfali S.I.; Jurdi M.; Davies B.E. (DORDRECHTVAN GODEWIJCKSTRAAT 30, 3311 GZ DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS, 2006)

The Qaraaoun Reservoir (impoundment of the River Litani) is the only artificial surface water body in the country, Lebanon. Earlier study on the water quality of the Qaraaoun Reservoir identified three water quality zoning ...
Determinants of the willingness-to-participate in an environmental intervention in a Beirut neighborhood

El-Zein A.; Nasrallah R.; Nuwayhid I. (NEW YORK233 SPRING STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10013 USA, 2006)

Participatory environmental management can empower communities and enhance the sustainability of environmental interventions. However, existing power structures and inequalities along class, gender, or ethnic lines could ...
Child labour in Arab countries: Call for action [7]

Saddik B.; Nuwayhid I. (2006)

[No abstract available]
The effect of different ventilation modes on in-vehicle carbon monoxide exposure

Abi Esber L.; El-Fadel M.; Nuwayhid I.; Saliba N. (2007)

In-vehicle carbon monoxide (CO) concentration profiles were monitored in a passenger vehicle driven along a heavily traveled route of a commercial-residential area of Beirut, Lebanon, under several ventilation modes. Trips ...
Assessment of domestic water quality: Case study, Beirut, Lebanon

Korfali S.I.; Jurdi M. (DORDRECHTVAN GODEWIJCKSTRAAT 30, 3311 GZ DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS, 2007)

In urban cities, the environmental services are the responsibility of the public sector, where piped water supply is the norm for urban household. Likewise, in Beirut City (capital of Lebanon) official water authorities ...
Husbands' involvement in housework and women's psychosocial health: Findings from a population-based study in Lebanon

Khawaja M.; Habib R.R. (WASHINGTON800 I STREET, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001-3710 USA, 2007)

Objectives. We examined the association between husbands' involvement in housework and the psychosocial health of their wives using data on married couples living in poor neighborhoods in Beirut, Lebanon. Methods. Data ...
Provision of safe domestic water for the promotion and protection of public health: A case study of the city of Beirut, Lebanon

Korfali S.I.; Jurdi M. (DORDRECHTVAN GODEWIJCKSTRAAT 30, 3311 GZ DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS, 2009)

Securing adequate safe drinking water and proper sanitation is a major challenge facing the developing world. The Water for Life Decade emphasizes the importance of upgrading national water quality and sanitation services. ...
Optimal water resources management: Case of lower Litani River, Lebanon

Doummar J.; Massoud M.A.; Khoury R.; Khawlie M. (DORDRECHTVAN GODEWIJCKSTRAAT 30, 3311 GZ DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS, 2009)

The pressures of human population and patterns of development frequently jeopardize the integrity of river systems worldwide. An integrated approach to water resources management is essential, particularly in developing ...
Religion and education gender gap: Are Muslims different?

Hajj M.; Panizza U. (OXFORDTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND, 2009)

This paper uses individual-level data and a differences-in-differences estimation strategy to test whether the education gender gap of Muslims is different from that of Christians. In particular, the paper uses data for ...
Decentralized approaches to wastewater treatment and management: Applicability in developing countries

Massoud M.A.; Tarhini A.; Nasr J.A. (LONDON24-28 OVAL RD, LONDON NW1 7DX, ENGLAND, 2009)

Providing reliable and affordable wastewater treatment in rural areas is a challenge in many parts of the world, particularly in developing countries. The problems and limitations of the centralized approaches for wastewater ...
Environmental impacts of reconstruction activities: A case of Lebanon

Nasr D.; Massoud M.A.; Khoury R.; Kabakian V. (TEHRANGRADUATE FAC ENV, NO 20 GHODS ST, ENGHELAB AVE, PO BOX 14155-6135, TEHRAN, 00000, IRAN, 2009)

Significant damages incurred across Lebanon during the July 2006 war encompassing the destruction of road networks, bridges and overpasses as well as a vast number of dwelling units. It is anticipated that reconstruction ...

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