National water research unit The work completed relates to the following major research
activities: Follow-up Environmental Surveillance 1996; the project aimed
at developing a comprehensive database on the quality of potable water
in Lebanon. In addition, the developed potable water quality control program
was evaluated for sustainability. Surface water quality determination for
multi-purpose utilization; the study aimed at monitoring major water body
in Lebanon to assess quality, self purification capacity and potential
multi-purpose utilization for agricultural, industrial and recreational
activities. M. Jurdi, K. Zouhairy, S. Korfali, K. Kheir. (Supported
by AUB AID, LNCSR, UNICEF, and Ministry of Hydraulic and Electric Resources.)
Blood lead level and iron-deficiency among children presenting to the AUB Medical Center The proposed study aims at concurrently exploring the problems
of lead poisoning and iron-deficiency among young children presenting to
the AUB Medical Center. It is hypothesized that lead poisoning and iron-deficiency
are prevalent but under-diagnosed among children living in Lebanon. A total
of 310 well babies and children, aged 1 to 3 years, were recruited from
the pediatrics services of the outpatient department (OPD) and the private
clinics of the American University Medical Center. The mothers of the babies
and children were interviewed to inquire about the family’s demographic
that could be related to lead poisoning or iron-deficiency, to identify
potential sources of exposure to lead, to assess dietary habits, and to
measure the prevalence of hyperkinetic behavior. In addition, blood samples,
drawn by trained technicians, were analyzed for lead level, iron level,
and hematocrit. S. Mouwakit, I. Nuwayhid, M. Mikati, M. Ariss, M. Nabulsi,
G. Salem*. (Supported by URB, LNCSR.)
The application of a battery of neurobehavioral tests on a sample of children and adults in Lebanon: a pilot study The objectives of the research project are : 1) To assess
the applicability of a set of neurobehavioral tests on adults and children
in Lebanon. 2) To identify resources who, if needed, could translate subsets
of these tests into classical and colloquial Arabic. 3) To assess the logistics
of performing such tests and identify the need for further professional
training and required space and time in future studies. 4) To identify
potential resource people, especially in neuropsychology, who are interested
in administrating these tests in future studies. 5) To establish a core
multidisciplinary team who could perform neuro-toxicology research studies.
6) To establish contacts with international and regional experts who could
later function as potential collaborators or consultants. I. Nuwayhid.
(Supported by AUB-URB.)
Deeb, M., Saxena, P., Khayat, R., Nuwayhid, I., Demographic and socio-economic characteristics. In Beirut: A Health Profile 1984-1994, ed. M. Deeb, 41 - 87. Beirut, Lebanon: American University of Beirut, 1997. Djoundourian, S.*, Nuwayhid, I., and Chaaban, F., The economic and social impacts of mobile source pollution on public health in Greater Beirut area, Lebanon. The Lebanese Center for Policy Studies, 1999. Jurdi, M., Floride levels in potable water sources in Lebanon. UNICEF–Ministry of Public Health, July 1998. ———, The environmental dimension of sustainable development in Lebanon, present and future. Ministry of Social Affairs and NFPA, June 1998. ———, Follow-up National Environmental Surveillance 1996. UNICEF– Ministry of Hydraulic and Electric Resources, July 1998. Nuwayhid, I., El-Zein, A., Khoder, A., Usta, J., Makarem, M., Kouzi, S., and Sabbah, M.*, Physical and mental health of working children. Terre des Hommes, Ministry of Social Affairs and UNICEF, 1998. Nuwayhid, I. and Hatjian, B., Chemical risk assessment and occupational hygiene conditions in one industrial zone in Lebanon: A case study. International Labor Organization, Geneva, 1997. Nuwyhid, I., Sibai. A., Adib, A., and Shaar, K., Morbidity, mortality, and risk factors. In Beirut: A Health Profile 1984-1994, ed. M. Deeb, 123 - 182. Beirut, Lebanon: American University of Beirut, 1997. Nuwayhid,
I.A., Yamout, B., Azar, G., and Al-Kouatly Kambris, M., Narghile (Hubble-Bubble),
smoking, low birth weight, and other pregnancy outcomes. American Journal
of Epidemiology, 148 (4), 375-383, 1998.
ABSTRACTS,
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCEEDINGS
Jurdi, M., Health, environment and development “protecting and promoting health for an equitable, sustainable development in harmony with the environment. International Conference on Population, Health and Development, Beirut, Lebanon, May 29-30, 1997. ———, Potable water quality control programs in Lebanon. Environment and Health, Beirut, Lebanon, June 2-4, 1999. Nuwayhid, I., Saddik, B.*, Towards a Neurobehavioral Research Agenda in Lebanon. The 7th International Symposium on Neurobehavioral Methods and Effects in Occupational and Environmental Health, Stockholm, Sweden, June 1999. Nuwayhid,
I., Sinno, Z., Personal and environmental determinants of war related injuries
in Lebanon. Third International Epidemiological Association–East Mediterranean
Regional Scientific Meeting, Beirut, Lebanon, October 1997.
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