Predicting Influenza Epidemic for United States.

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：:This article analyses the water used at hospitals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The research, based on microbiological and physical-chemical aspects, suggests subsidies for normalization of hospital potable water systems and makes recommendations for standardization of operational procedures for inspection for Legionella...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Ferreira AP

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were analyzed in sediment and oyster samples from coastal sites inside Manila Bay. Concentrations for 13 individual PCB congeners and total PCBs are reported herein. Median SigmaPCB concentration in sediments was 0.46 ng g(-1) dry weight (range 0.10-1.5 ng g(-1)) and in oysters it was ...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Villeneuve JP,Cattini C,Bajet CM,Navarro-Calingacion MF,Carvalho FP

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retrospective and prospective studies were used to assess the numbers, types and persistence of microbes that contaminate wind instruments. All previously played instruments (n = 20) harbored viable bacteria as well as mold and/or yeast. Reedinstruments consistently carried higher microbial loads than did flutes or tr...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Marshall B,Levy S

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dairy farming is a risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The aim was to determine predictive markers either in blood samples or in dwelling dust samples by comparing COPD and healthy controls with or without farming activity. Dust was collected and analyzed by real-time quantitative PCR. ELISA ...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Barrera C,Rocchi S,Degano B,Soumagne T,Laurent L,Bellanger AP,Laplante JJ,Millon L,Dalphin JC,Reboux G

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Indoor air pollution is associated with childhood asthma but the molecular mechanism remains unclear. We aimed to explore the relationship between indoor air pollution and pediatric asthma, and the potential molecular mechanism. The serum level of miR-155 was measured by real-time qPCR in 180 Chinese children with ast...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Liu Q,Wang W,Jing W

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Boron is a ubiquitous element and exposure to high concentrations of boron in drinking water may lead to health outcomes. This study aimed to analyze boron in rural drinking water resources located at the west of Urmia Lake. An innovative risk matrix was developed for faster assessment of risk status and adaptation of...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Mosaferi M,Jahani Moghaddam H,Shaker Khatibi M,Esmat Saatloo SM,Nemati Mansour S,Nazmara S

更新日期：2020-06-01 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：:The spatiotemporal variations of Barmah Forest virus (BFv) infections were assessed in Queensland, Australia, between 1993 and 2001 utilizing a Geographic Information System. The notified BFv cases came from 441 localities between 1993 and 1995, 512 between 1996 and 1998, and 546 between 1999 and 2001. A statistically...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Tong S,Hayes JF,Dale P

更新日期：2005-04-01 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：:The purpose of this paper is twofold: to explore the factors influencing the emergence and growth of informal e-waste activities and to examine workers' motivation for involvement in informal e-waste activities. Semi-structured interviews and observations among actors in the recently established Dagomba-Line e-waste s...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Asibey MO,Lykke AM,King RS

更新日期：2020-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess an association between temporal variations in drinking water quality and gastrointestinal (GI) illness, a cohort study involving 100 randomly selected families (367 individuals) was conducted in the city of Cherepovets, Russia from June through November 1999. Participants maintained daily diaries of gastroin...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Egorov AI,Naumova EN,Tereschenko AA,Kislitsin VA,Ford TE

更新日期：2003-03-01 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：: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：: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：: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：:In recent years, the impending impact of waterborne pathogens on human health has become a growing concern. Drinking water and recreational exposure to polluted water have shown to be linked to viral infections, since viruses are shed in extremely high numbers in the faeces and vomit of infected individuals and are ro...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Ganesh A,Lin J

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of estimated historical methylmercury exposure on the functional health of residents living in the Shiranui Sea communities in Japan. Functional health was measured by self-reported activities of daily living (ADL). Study areas were categorized into high, medium a...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Ushijima K,Sung W,Tanaka S,Kawakita M,Mukai Y,Tamura K,Tanaka M,Maruyama S

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the time-lag effect of meteorological factors on the relative risk (RR) of dengue incidence in Coronel Fabriciano city, Brazil, we applied a distributed lag nonlinear model, a modeling framework that can simultaneously represent nonlinear exposure-response dependencies and delayed effects, to establish th...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Horta MA,Bruniera R,Ker F,Catita C,Ferreira AP

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:A field experiment was conducted with native soil; sewage sludge (SS); horse manure (HM); chicken manure (CM); vermicompost, organic fertilizer and inorganic fertilizer mixed with the native soil. The soil in each of the seven treatments was also mixed with biochar and planted with eggplant. Eggplant fruits were analy...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Antonious GF,Turley E,Mishra B,Heist Q,Upadhyaya Y,Trivette T,Nkuwi L

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Air pollution in urban areas is a major health concern. Air pollution in cities has been linked to increased rates of mortality and morbidity in developed and developing countries. There is consistent evidence that the levels of fine particulate matter in the air are associated with risk of death from all causes of ca...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Joseph A,Ad S,Srivastava A

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simulated ward study was carried out to compare the microbiological risk of assembling and running four different enteral feeding systems for 24 h. Assembly was carried out, (i) according to manufacturers' instructions with hands either covered by disposable gloves or deliberately contaminated with a test organism, ...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Beattie TK,Anderton A

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevention and treatment of mental health disorders in childhood and adolescence is one among the major public health challenges in the United States today. Prior research has suggested that neighborhood is very important for children and adolescents' mental health. The present study extends the research on neighb...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Shen Y

更新日期：2020-04-30 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 article is a summary of discussions held and recommendations made at a workshop for the investigation of waterborne disease outbreaks in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, December 7-8, 1998. Suspected waterborne outbreaks in the United States are primarily investigated by state and local public health officials who ma...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Craun GF,Frost FJ,Calderon RL,Hilborn ED,Fox KR,Reasoner DJ,Poole CL,Rexing DJ,Hubbs SA,Dufour AP

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The lead poisoning crisis in Zamfara State, Northern Nigeria has been called the worst such case in modern history and it presents unique challenges for risk assessment and management of co-exposure to multiple heavy metals. More than 400 children have died in Zamfara as a result of ongoing lead intoxication since ear...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Bartrem C,Tirima S,von Lindern I,von Braun M,Worrell MC,Mohammad Anka S,Abdullahi A,Moller G

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to investigate the effect of red orange juice supplementation (ROJS) on performance, cardiovascular parameters, muscle damage and oxidative stress markers of athletes following exercise under polluted air. Eleven soccer players performed a Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level-1 in polluted area (PA)...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Boussetta N,Abedelmalek S,Khouloud A,Ben Anes A,Souissi N

更新日期：2020-12-01 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：:Respiratory ill-health effects due to particulate air exposure at different geographical locations in Hong Kong that aggregate individual living locations were estimated based on satellite information. We assessed the presence of respiratory symptoms of a frequent cough or sputum in school students aged 11-20 years ol...

journal_title：International journal of environmental health research

authors： Lai HK,Ho SY,Wong CM,Mak KK,Lo WS,Lam TH

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00