Authors : Usman M. D.; Umaru Ismaila Olarenwaju; Marafa Yusuf Idris

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 3 - March

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26mar2045

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Abstract : The emission of gaseous pollutants from smelting industries poses momentous environmental and health hazards to host and neighboring communities. Smelting factories are essential for metal production. This study investigates the negative paraphernalia of pollutant discharge from a smelting factory on the environment, human health, and socioeconomic well-being of residents in the surrounding communities. Previous studies revealed that exposure to pollutants from smelting factories lead to respiratory problems, cardiovascular & non-cardiovascular diseases, and increased cancer risk, soil contamination, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity. We want to fill the gap by building on existing research through examining the specific effects of pollutant discharge on host and neighboring communities. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, combining field observations, laboratory analysis of environmental samples of pollutants in air, water, and soil samples and evaluated the health and socioeconomic impacts. Statistical analysis revealed significant correlations between pollutant levels and adverse health effects (the adverse health effect >0 for household on perpetual contact) (staff of KAM Steel’s adverse health effect >1) (Jimba Oja & ARMTI community >1(land and water contamination >0.1), including respiratory problems and skin conditions. The socioeconomic well-being of residents was negatively impacted, with decreased agricultural productivity and increased healthcare costs.

Keywords : Gaseous,=Smoky; Pollutants,=Contaminants; Momentous,=Significant; Paraphernalia,=Effects; Devastating, =Disturbing; Mixed-Methods Approach,=Both Qualitative and Quantitative Approach, Prominence,=Importance, Underscore,= Emphasizes, Cardiovascular,=Blood Circulation.

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