THE IMPACT OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION VEHICLES ON THE CARBON MONOXIDE LEVELS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Because of air pollution and global warming, there are numerous health hazards. Individuals in emerging countries, such as China or Guatemala, are acquiring severe ailments as a result of air pollution generated as a result of rapid industrialization. Various respiratory and heart disorders, pneumonia, and carbon monoxide poisoning have all been linked to harmful emissions. Many developing countries are unable to give medical treatment due to a lack of resources and legislation that should be in place to mitigate the threats of dangerous gases. Carbon monoxide, among the different air contaminants, poses a considerable concern due to its poisonous and invisible character.

The goal of this research was to show how numerous elements of rapid industrialisation are linked to rising carbon monoxide levels in a developing country. Our research team travelled to Guatemala to measure carbon monoxide levels in a variety of settings with variable factors such as population, transportation, urbanisation, and ventilation. A Lascar EL-USB-CO data logger was utilised in places with high levels of carbon monoxide (CO). CO levels in densely populated metropolitan areas, particularly those with a high density of automobiles, can reach 946.5 parts per million, according to our findings. These findings backed up claims that Guatemalans were exposed to unsafe levels of carbon monoxide and that the government should find ways to mitigate the dangers presented by this silent epidemic.

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