Ключевое слово: «human health»

The article presents an assessment of the purity of atmospheric air in the Far north using the example of the city of Nyurba. During the study, the scientific literature was analyzed to study the composition of exhaust gases and their impact on human health. In our experiments, we collected and analyzed samples of air and snow cover from the roadsides of the streets of Nyurba, which allowed us to identify the levels of pollutants. The results were not the best, they identified atmospheric air pollution, which can have serious consequences for human health. The article highlights the importance of air quality control and the need to develop measures to improve the environmental situation.

Microplastic pollution has become an urgent global environmental issue. Russia’s Arctic, including the territory of Yakutia, is becoming increasingly subjected to microplastic pollution. This article reviews current scientific literature on the possible influence of microplastic contamination on people’ health in Yakutia. The major Siberian rivers, especially the Lena River, is believed to transport microplastics into the Arctic Ocean. Furthermore, this review article discusses the nature and the ways of particle accumulation in the Arctic ecosystems and food chains. Toxicological studies are reported to reveal microplastics induce oxidative stress, inflammation, and cellular damage. In this regard personalized medicine can be helpful in assessing people’s exposure to microplastic contamination based on multiple factors (e.g., genetic, metabolic, and lifestyle). Interdisciplinary studies combining environmental monitoring and biomedical analysis are urgently needed in Yakutia to evaluate the real risks and develop prevention strategies.