abstract：:1,2-Cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid, diisononyl ester (DINCH) is a complex mixture of nine carbon branched-chain isomers. It has been used in Europe since 2002 as a plasticizer to replace phthalates such as di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) and diisononyl phthalate (DINP). Urinary concentrations of the oxidative metaboli...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Silva MJ,Jia T,Samandar E,Preau JL Jr,Calafat AM

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Air pollution has been linked to acute and chronic health effects. However, the majority of evidence is based in North America and Europe, with a growing number of studies in Asia and Latin America. Nepal is one of the many South Asian countries where little such research has been conducted. We summarized the state of...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Gurung A,Bell ML

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perchlorate, thiocyanate, and low iodine intake can all decrease iodide intake into the thyroid gland. This can reduce thyroid hormone production since iodide is a key component of thyroid hormone. Previous research has suggested that each of these factors alone may decrease thyroid hormone levels, but effect sizes ar...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Steinmaus C,Miller MD,Cushing L,Blount BC,Smith AH

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite growing concern over potential health effects associated with exposures to the endocrine disruptor, bisphenol A (BPA), insufficient information is available on determinants of BPA concentrations among minority populations in the US. OBJECTIVES:To describe concentrations and predictors of BPA in an i...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Hoepner LA,Whyatt RM,Just AC,Calafat AM,Perera FP,Rundle AG

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oxidative stress has been implicated as a possible mechanism for adverse health effects associated with traffic emissions. We examined the association of an estimate of traffic emissions with blood biomarkers of antioxidant capacity (glutathione, glutathione peroxidase, trolox-equivalent antioxidant capacity...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Li Y,Nie J,Beyea J,Rudra CB,Browne RW,Bonner MR,Mu L,Trevisan M,Freudenheim JL

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we aimed to investigate the association between in utero toxic (lead [Pb] and arsenic [As]) and essential element (zinc [Zn]) levels and neurodevelopmental indicators after birth in Chitwan Valley, Nepal. We conducted a hospital-based birth cohort study with 100 pregnant women in Chitwan, Nepal. We meas...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Parajuli RP,Fujiwara T,Umezaki M,Watanabe C

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exposure to metals, specifically cadmium, lead, and mercury, is widespread and is associated with reduced bone mineral density (BMD) in older populations, but the associations among premenopausal women are unclear. Therefore, we evaluated the relationship between these metals in blood and BMD (whole body, total hip, l...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Pollack AZ,Mumford SL,Wactawski-Wende J,Yeung E,Mendola P,Mattison DR,Schisterman EF

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 1979, approximately 2,000 people in central Taiwan were accidentally exposed to polychlorinated biphenyls and dibenzofurans due to ingestion of contaminated cooking oil. This event was called Yucheng, "oil-syndrome" in Chinese. We followed the exposed persons and compared their cause-specific mortality wi...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Li MC,Tsai PC,Chen PC,Hsieh CJ,Leon Guo YL,Rogan WJ

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polychlorobiphenyls (PCBs), polybromodiphenylethers (PBDEs) and organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), such as dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and hexachlorobenzene (HCB), are considered as endocrine disruptors in laboratory and wild animals. This study investigated whether these compounds and their hydroxylated meta...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Vanden Berghe M,Weijs L,Habran S,Das K,Bugli C,Pillet S,Rees JF,Pomeroy P,Covaci A,Debier C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study investigated whether outpatient visits of acute upper respiratory infections for children aged less than 15 years are associated with temperature, air pollutants and circulating respiratory viruses in Taipei, Taiwan, from 2003 to 2007. METHODS:Outpatient records for acute upper respiratory infecti...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Lin YK,Chang CK,Chang SC,Chen PS,Lin C,Wang YC

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is only limited monitoring data of black carbon for epidemiologic analyses. In the current study, we used the distributed lag models to evaluate the association between mortality outcomes (both total and cause-specific) and exposure to black carbon and fine particle (PM(2.5)) in Shanghai, China. During our resea...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Geng F,Hua J,Mu Z,Peng L,Xu X,Chen R,Kan H

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exposure to environmental noise has been associated with hypertension, but the related mechanism of vascular structural changes is unclear. This repeated-measure study investigated the effects of noise exposure on the 24-h ambulatory vascular structural properties in 66 adults aged 18-32 years. Individual noise exposu...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Chang TY,Liu CS,Hsieh HH,Bao BY,Lai JS

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High-level occupational radon exposure is an established risk factor for lung cancer. We assessed the long-term association between residential radon and lung cancer risk using a prospective Danish cohort using 57,053 persons recruited during 1993-1997. We followed each cohort member for cancer occurrence until 27 Jun...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Bräuner EV,Andersen CE,Sørensen M,Andersen ZJ,Gravesen P,Ulbak K,Hertel O,Pedersen C,Overvad K,Tjønneland A,Raaschou-Nielsen O

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prenatal and early-life exposures can affect the course of children's neuropsychological development well into pre-adolescence, given the vulnerability of the developing brain. However, it is unknown which socio-environmental factors at early childhood can influence specific cognitive processes like attention at a lat...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Forns J,Torrent M,Garcia-Esteban R,Cáceres A,Pilar Gomila M,Martinez D,Morales E,Julvez J,Grimalt JO,Sunyer J

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies on the temporal deposition of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in peatlands are scarce, and none have been carried out in the Iberian Peninsula. To address this gap, ten PAHs were determined in a short peat core (spanning the last 1000 years) sampled in NW Iberian Peninsula, by HPLC-fluorescence. Fluora...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Pontevedra-Pombal X,Rey-Salgueiro L,García-Falcón MS,Martínez-Carballo E,Simal-Gándara J,Martínez-Cortizas A

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Short-term exposure to ambient air pollution is associated with increased cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. This adverse health effect is suggested to be mediated by inflammatory processes. The purpose of this study was to determine if low levels of particulate matter, typical for smaller cities, are associated ...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Huttunen K,Siponen T,Salonen I,Yli-Tuomi T,Aurela M,Dufva H,Hillamo R,Linkola E,Pekkanen J,Pennanen A,Peters A,Salonen RO,Schneider A,Tiittanen P,Hirvonen MR,Lanki T

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrafine particles (UFPs) have emerged as a potentially important environmental health concern as they are produced in large numbers by vehicle emissions and may contribute to previously reported associations between traffic pollution and acute cardiovascular morbidity. This review examines recent epidemiological evi...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Weichenthal S

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Environmental exposure to cadmium (Cd) is known to induce oxidative stress, a state of imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the ability to detoxify them, in adults. However, data are lacking on potential effects in early-life. We evaluated urinary concentrations of 8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-2'...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Kippler M,Hossain MB,Lindh C,Moore SE,Kabir I,Vahter M,Broberg K

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pharmaceuticals are designed to have physiological effects on target organisms. Their presence and effect in aquatic ecosystems in the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia is relatively unknown. Over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription drugs are continually introduced to aquatic ecosystems through treated sewage effluent ou...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Crouse BA,Ghoshdastidar AJ,Tong AZ

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extreme cold and heat waves, characterized by a number of cold or hot days in succession, place a strain on people's cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The increase in deaths due to these waves may be greater than that predicted by extreme temperatures alone. We examined cold and heat waves in 99 US cities for 14...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Barnett AG,Hajat S,Gasparrini A,Rocklöv J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effects of multiple pollutants including heavy metal on oxidative stress indices were measured in leaves and roots of Avicennia alba Blume. collected from three coastal locations in Kerala-Cochin, Kollam and Chetua. We observed significant activities in lipid peroxidation, root oxidizability, electrolyte leakage and a...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Harish SR,Murugan K

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten years after the Aznalcóllar mine spill, the decline in metal contamination in the area is evident. However, some elements are still found in elevated concentrations. In Scrobicularia plana, zinc, lead, and arsenic exceeded health advisory levels at several locations although there is no indication of risks associa...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Tornero V,Arias AM,Blasco J

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to evaluate the effects of a diet rich in fish contaminated with MeHg, mimicking the typical diet of the Amazon riverside population, in rats. Animals were randomly assigned to one of three groups with eight rats in each group: Group I-control, received commercial ration; Group II-received a di...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Grotto D,Valentini J,Serpeloni JM,Monteiro PA,Latorraca EF,de Oliveira RS,Antunes LM,Garcia SC,Barbosa F Jr

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:No nationwide study has ever measured polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) and organochlorine pesticide (OCP) body burden in Canadians aged 65 years and over. The objective of this study was to determine plasma concentrations of PCB congeners and OCPs in participants from a sub-cohort of the Canadian Study of Health and Agi...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Medehouenou TC,Ayotte P,Carmichael PH,Kröger E,Verreault R,Lindsay J,Dewailly É,Tyas SL,Bureau A,Laurin D

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the short-term effects of tertiary-treated municipal effluents on the freshwater mussel Elliptio complanata. Caged mussels were immersed during 2 weeks in a river located North of Montreal Island, upstream/downstream the outfall and in one reference site located at the beginnin...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Farcy E,Gagné F,Martel L,Fortier M,Trépanier S,Brousseau P,Fournier M

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Compared with a maximum collective lead (Pb) estimate of ∼1811 metric tons (MT) in exterior paint on 86,000 New Orleans houses, Pb additives in gasoline were estimated at ∼12,000 MT in New Orleans, yielding ∼9100 MT Pb exhausted as aerosols from vehicles; ∼4850 MT were particles>10 μm and ∼4200 MT were parti...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Mielke HW,Gonzales CR,Mielke PW Jr

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined biomarkers of selenium status (whole blood Se; serum Se; glutathione peroxidase activity) and thyroid status (concentrations and ratios of thyroxine, T4; tri-iodothyronine, T3; albumin) in polar bears to assess variations among cohorts, and relationships to circulating concentrations of contaminants. Conce...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Knott KK,Schenk P,Beyerlein S,Boyd D,Ylitalo GM,O'Hara TM

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children are sensitive to indoor environmental pollution. Up until now there has been a lack of data on air quality in child day care centers. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study is to document the indoor environment quality of Paris child day care centers by repeated measurements, and to compare pollutant lev...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Roda C,Barral S,Ravelomanantsoa H,Dusséaux M,Tribout M,Le Moullec Y,Momas I

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent technological advances have driven rapid development of DNA-based methods designed to facilitate detection and monitoring of invasive species in aquatic environments. These tools promise to improve on traditional monitoring approaches by enhancing detection sensitivity, reducing analytical turnaround times and ...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Darling JA,Mahon AR

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alien species contribute to global change in all marine ecosystems. Environmental variability can affect species distribution and population sizes, and is therefore expected to influence alien species. In this study, we have investigated temporal variability of 11 alien species representing different trophic levels an...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Ojaveer H,Kotta J,Põllumäe A,Põllupüü M,Jaanus A,Vetemaa M

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are persistent organochlorine compounds bioaccumulating in human tissues. Body burden of organochlorines may be influenced by individual characteristics such as age, weight variations, breastfeeding, dietary habits and place of reside...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Bachelet D,Truong T,Verner MA,Arveux P,Kerbrat P,Charlier C,Guihenneuc-Jouyaux C,Guénel P

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common inflammatory skin diseases among children and adults. Although the risk factors for atopic dermatitis have not yet been fully identified, exposure to mercury may be an important environmental risk factor. The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between me...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Park H,Kim K

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seasonal patterns of birth outcomes, such as low birth weight, preterm birth and stillbirth, have been found around the world. As a result, there has been an increasing interest in evaluating short-term exposure to ambient temperature as a determinant of adverse birth outcomes. This paper reviews the epidemiological e...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Strand LB,Barnett AG,Tong S

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Uranium miners are chronically exposed to radon and its progeny, which are known to cause lung cancer and may be associated with leukemia. This study was undertaken to evaluate risk of non-lung solid cancers among uranium miners in Příbram region, Czech Republic. METHODS:A retrospective stratified case-coho...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Kulich M,Reřicha V,Reřicha R,Shore DL,Sandler DP

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the anti-knocking agents used in Taiwan do not contain manganese, there are relatively high concentrations of the element in diesel fuel. As such, there have been many concerns about the impact of exposure to diesel fuels on health. This study was conducted in Taiwan to investigate the relationship between th...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Lin YY,Guo YL,Chen PC,Liu JH,Wu HC,Hwang YH

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The humic substances are an abundant and important part of soil organic matter which plays many roles in ecosystems. On the other hand, forest fires are known to have a potential impact on the soil organic matter. Consequently, we chose to study the impact of forest fires on humic substances and the three relevant fra...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Vergnoux A,Guiliano M,Di Rocco R,Domeizel M,Théraulaz F,Doumenq P

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to improve the existing knowledge of the runoff and inter-rill erosion response of forest stands following wildfire, focusing on commercial eucalypt plantations and employing field rainfall simulation experiments (RSE's). Repeated RSE's were carried out in two adjacent but contrasting eucalyp...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Malvar MC,Prats SA,Nunes JP,Keizer JJ

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recurrence of forest fires is degrading an important part of the Portuguese natural heritage namely its forest and soils. In this paper we present the case study of Cabeço da Vaca (Cabreira Mountain-northwest Portugal), where in recent decades, particularly in the 70s, there was a significant increase in the numbe...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Ferreira Leite F,Bento Gonçalves A,Vieira A

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Both traffic-related noise and air pollution have been associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Spatial correlations between these environmental stressors may entail mutual confounding in epidemiological studies investigating their long-term effects. Few studies have investigated their correlation - non...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Foraster M,Deltell A,Basagaña X,Medina-Ramón M,Aguilera I,Bouso L,Grau M,Phuleria HC,Rivera M,Slama R,Sunyer J,Targa J,Künzli N

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several in vivo and in vitro studies have shown that metal-rich particles may enhance allergic responses to house dust mites and induce an increased release of allergy-related cytokines. OBJECTIVES:The main goal of this analysis is to define the possible association of intrauterine exposure to lead and merc...

journal_title：Environmental research

authors： Jedrychowski W,Perera F,Maugeri U,Miller RL,Rembiasz M,Flak E,Mroz E,Majewska R,Zembala M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00