Geographical distribution of air pollution in Doha Qatar

Urban air pollution is an inevitable consequence of the urbanization representing a growing concern to scientists, policymakers and an increasing fraction of the population. Air pollution is an acute problem especially in the developing countries, where the growing population, developing industry and improving life standards are generating environmental challenges. The State of Qatar has witnessed unprecedented rapid economic growth, and fast development and urbanization during the last few decades, accompanied as usual, by heavy construction and mega scale projects, resulted in adverse environmental effects. Air pollution represent one of these major effects and challenges. Direct exposure to volatile organic compounds VOCs implies public health concern. Even low concentrations of VOCs have been associated with damage to the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS is the primary target organ for toluene toxicity in both humans and animals for acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) exposures (HMDB, 2014...