Impact of Saharan dust particles on hospital admissions in Madrid (Spain).

abstract：:Due to the massive increase in non-ionizing radiation emitting devices, the social concern about the possible malignancy to its exposure has increased the research interest. The International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) included the radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) of mobile p...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Pareja-Peña F,Burgos-Molina AM,Sendra-Portero F,Ruiz-Gómez MJ

更新日期：2020-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We sought to investigate the adverse effects of perinatal exposure to nonylphenol (NP) on carbohydrate metabolism of male offspring rats. METHODS:Thirty-two healthy pregnant Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups, control normal diet group (C), NP normal diet group (NPN), control high-en...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Yang J,Yu J,Wang P,Luo Y,Yang XF,Yang XS,Li WM,Xu J

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted to identify and evaluate the degree of appropriateness of children's playground standards and the level of compliance with the current safety specifications of the playgrounds in Elazig city in Turkey. This was accomplished by on-site observation and measurement in the total of 24 playgrounds ...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： AçIk Y,Gülbayrak C,Turaci Celik G

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oysters and estuarine water samples were collected monthly, from June 1998 to March 1999, in the Cananéia estuary, on the south coast of São Paulo, Brazil, and analyzed for bacterial hazards with and without depuration in filtered estuarine water. Aeromonas spp., Plesiomonas shigelloides, Vibrio cholerae O1, Vibrio pa...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Ristori CA,Iaria ST,Gelli DS,Rivera IN

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty different bacterial species were isolated from fishermen and members of communities associated with seven fish ponds with different fertilizer treatments, and an open system. The number and types of the bacterial species were different for the different ponds. Generally, neither the geographical location of the...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Ampofo JA,Clerk GC

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ecotoxicological screening of dust sampled throughout a Kenyan tannery was conducted using a luminescence (lux)-based bacterial biosensor for both solid and liquid assays. This was complemented by chemical analysis in an attempt to identify possible causative toxic components. The biosensor results showed a highly sig...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Mwinyihija M,Strachan NJ,Rotariu O,Standing D,Meharg A,Killham K

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urban vegetation can deposit dust to reduce pollution, and dust retention capacity of vegetation has become an important indicator for urban ecological construction. We selected five representative vegetation in Shanghai to explore the regularity of dust deposition on vegetation leaves. Due to the influence of leaf ar...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Sun Y,Lin W,Li Y,Xu D

更新日期：2020-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Geophagic soils from selected communities in Eastern Cape, South Africa were characterised to determine their properties and geohelminth content. The soils were coarse-textured with cation exchange capacity values ranging from 6.35 to 18.94 cmol (+)/kg. Quartz was the dominant mineral in the samples with SiO2, Al2O3, ...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Sumbele IU,Ngole VM,Ekosse GI

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study focuses on effects of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on chronic disease under different levels of temperature. We obtained type 2 diabetes, cerebral stroke and coronary heart disease hospital admissions (HAs) from five hospitals in urban Tianjin as well as the concentrations of PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide (NO2...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Zhang J,Feng L,Hou C,Gu Q

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Open burnings, agricultural and forest fires, are the major sources of particulate matters (PM) in Chiang Mai during dry season. We aim to determine the association of an increased daily PM (PM10, PM2.5) and daily non-accidental mortality and causes of death in Chiang Mai. The association between PM and daily non-acci...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Pothirat C,Chaiwong W,Liwsrisakun C,Bumroongkit C,Deesomchok A,Theerakittikul T,Limsukon A,Tajarernmuang P,Phetsuk N

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selected aspects of the efficacy of printed leaflets produced by a government health and safety agency and widely distributed by the enforcement bodies and other organisations to promote workplace health and safety are examined. It is based on a study of 30 small or medium-sized enterprises and examines the views of 1...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Harvey HD,Fleming P,Cregan K,Latimer E

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to perform a bioactive analysis of five mushrooms collected in south of Brazil. The total phenol content of the extracts was equivalent to the antioxidant activity by ACAP assay. All extracts were able to inhibit the growth of Acinetobacter baumanni, and Auricularia auricula and Lactarius deliciosus ex...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Volcão LM,Halicki PB,Bilibio D,Ramos DF,Bernardi E,Da Silva Júnior FMR

更新日期：2021-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diarrheal disease associated with poor water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) kills more than one million people every year. Safe WASH practices have the potential to greatly reduce these statistics but behaviour change interventions in the field have yielded little success to date. Currently, there is an emphasis on ad...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Ginja S,Gallagher S,Keenan M

更新日期：2019-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：:This research aimed to investigate in vitro photocatalytic bactericidal effect of Ag-TiO2 nanocomposite using Escherichia coli as a model organism. Highly dispersed, Ag-TiO2 nanocomposite is used with an average particle size of less than 20 nm. Bactericidal analysis was carried out in Luria Bertani medium on solid ag...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Bano I,Kumar RV,Hameed A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electromyography (EMG) of respiratory muscles is a reliable method of assessing the ventilatory muscle function, but still its use has not been fully utilized to determine the occupational and environmental hazards on respiratory muscles. Therefore, EMG of intercostal muscles was performed to determine the dose respon...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Meo SA,Azeem MA,Qureshi AA,Ghori GM,Al-Drees AM,Feisal Subhan MM

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of environmental pollution on spontaneous abortion (SAB) are still unclear. Records of SAB were collected from five cities (514,996 residents) and correlated with PM10, NO(2) and ozone levels. Median pollutant concentrations were below legal limits. Monthly SABs positively correlated with PM10 and ozone le...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Di Ciaula A,Bilancia M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It was aimed to study the relationships of different sets of urinary environmental chemical concentrations and ankylosing spondylitis in a national and population-based setting. Data were extracted from United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, 2009-2010. Information on demographics was obtained...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Shiue I

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this paper is to show how Geographical Information Systems can be used to support health planners on a micro-scale. The first part of this paper discusses the issue that affect local health care planning which include monitoring of catchment area and facilities management. The second part defines GIS an...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Murad AA

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Residual floor dust at an indoor firing range was investigated for the presence of selected heavy metals, and the associated health risks (non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic) were explored. Average heavy metal concentrations decreased in the following order: Pb > Cu > Zn > Mn > Cr > Ni > Cd. For the examined floor dust...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Clarke CE,Mohammed FK,Hamid A,Bent GA

更新日期：2020-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：:The research focuses on the analysis of PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations variability at 11 stations in selected urbanized areas of Poland (Tricity, Poznań, Łódź, Kraków). Methods comprised: the analysis of basic statistical characteristics in yearly/monthly/daily/hourly scale and threshold exceedance frequencies. Also, c...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Jędruszkiewicz J,Czernecki B,Marosz M

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nowadays, the nitrates have been established as carcinogenic components due to the endogenous formation of N-nitroso compounds, however, the consumption of water contaminated with nitrates has only been strongly related to the presence of methemoglobinemia in infants, as an acute effect, leaving out other side effects...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： García Torres E,Pérez Morales R,González Zamora A,Ríos Sánchez E,Olivas Calderón EH,Alba Romero JJ,Calleros Rincón EY

更新日期：2020-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper examines whether carcinogenic pollutants discharged from US Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are related to cancer hospitalization rates among the general population in rural and urban areas. We analyzed cancer hospitalizations (N = 440,061) across 20 states to find age- and sex-adjusted population...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Hendryx M,Luo J

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to assess the cleanliness of food preparation areas, cleaning methods used, and the microbiological quality of water used by 1258 mobile food vendors in the UK. Samples collected included potable water (1102), cleaning cloths (801) and environmental swabs from food preparation surfaces (2704)...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Little C,Sagoo S

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study assesses some factors that may influence the development of lower limb venous disease in workers of a hospital food service unit. An Ergonomic analysis of work was carried out at a hospital located in the south of Brazil. As for data collection, the following were used: interviews and body mass index...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： da Luz CM,da Costa Proença RP,de Salazar BR,do Nascimento Galego G

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The extraction of coal seam gas (CSG) produces large volumes of potentially contaminated water. It has raised concerns about the environmental health impacts of the co-produced CSG water. In this paper, we review CSG water contaminants and their potential health effects in the context of exposure pathways in Queenslan...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Navi M,Skelly C,Taulis M,Nasiri S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a need for physical activity interventions to focus on autonomous forms of motivation to increase uptake and maintenance. Geocaching is a GPS-based treasure-hunt game with potential to increase levels of walking. The study aim was to explore the experiences of a geocaching intervention for people introduced t...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Robinson S,Hardcastle SJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malamulele is located in an arid region where small-scale irrigation with wastewater is rife. A study was conducted to investigate the health implications of wastewater reuse in vegetable irrigation. Results showed that there are potential health hazards associated with this practice. The wastewater contained 103 helm...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Gumbo JR,Malaka EM,Odiyo JO,Nare L

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous studies have described the adverse associations between particle mass and respiratory health. The aim of the study was to analyze the associations of particle properties, especially size-segregated particle number concentrations (PNC), and respiratory mortality in Beijing, P.R. China. We gathered daily values...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Leitte AM,Schlink U,Herbarth O,Wiedensohler A,Pan XC,Hu M,Wehner B,Breitner S,Peters A,Wichmann HE,Franck U

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven locations were screened for antibiotic-resistant bacteria using a modified agar dilution technique. Isolates resistant to high levels of antibiotics were screened for r plasmids. Low-level resistance (25 micro g x ml(-1)) was widespread for ampicillin, penicillin, tetracycline, vancomycin and streptomycin but no...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Esiobu N,Armenta L,Ike J

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Expert opinion from Canada, the United States and European Union countries was solicited to examine the regulatory and non-regulatory approaches used to protect children's environmental health. Thirty-five experts were interviewed by telephone from June 2004 to March 2005 using an open-ended survey questionnaire. Expe...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Tyshenko MG,Turner MC,Craig L,Krewski D

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00