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Konan, Brou Richmond; Yoboue, Véronique; Adiaffi, Bernard; Diaby, Mohamed; Oga, Yéï Marie Solange; Bakayoko, Adama; Gnamien, Sylvain; Keita, Sékou; Bahino, Julien; Ossohou, Money
Journal of water and health, 06/2022, Letnik: 20, Številka: 6Journal Article
Abstract Rainwater pollution in urban areas is a real phenomenon globally, particularly in developing countries. This study aims to trace the origin of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the Abidjan district's rainwater and to evaluate the health risk to the population. Ten water samples were collected at two sites during the dry and rainy seasons over a 2-year period. The use of molecular indices and profiles as well as Spearman's correlation matrix revealed that the pyrolytic sources, such as wood combustion as well as road traffic, remain the main sources of these pollutants in the water. The risk assessment revealed a higher risk of skin cancer in children.
