abstract：BACKGROUND:Bisphenol A (BPA) is a widespread endocrine-disrupting chemical with estrogen like effects, which could interfere with the human reproductive system by disrupting the normal function of granulosa cells (GCs) leading to abnormal ovarian function. However, the mechanism of its toxicity on human GCs has not bee...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Lin M,Hua R,Ma J,Zhou Y,Li P,Xu X,Yu Z,Quan S

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathways of human mercury (Hg) exposure are complex and accurate understanding of relative contributions from different pathways are crucial for risk assessment and risk control. In this study, we determined total Hg concentration and Hg isotopic composition of human urine, dietary components, and inhaled air in t...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Du B,Yin R,Fu X,Li P,Feng X,Maurice L

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In competing risks settings, the cause-specific cumulative incidence function is of great interest since it quantifies cumulative risk in the presence of other causes. To date, however, long-term cancer- and noncancer-specific mortality in Yusho patients exposed to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and dioxin...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Onozuka D,Nakamura Y,Tsuji G,Furue M

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We evaluated methods for the analysis of multi-level survival data using a pooled dataset of 14 cohorts participating in the ELAPSE project investigating associations between residential exposure to low levels of air pollution (PM2.5 and NO2) and health (natural-cause mortality and cerebrovascular, coronary ...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Samoli E,Rodopoulou S,Hvidtfeldt UA,Wolf K,Stafoggia M,Brunekreef B,Strak M,Chen J,Andersen ZJ,Atkinson R,Bauwelinck M,Bellander T,Brandt J,Cesaroni G,Forastiere F,Fecht D,Gulliver J,Hertel O,Hoffmann B,de Hoogh K,

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clean cooking energy strategies are critical for reducing air pollution, improving health, and achieving related Sustainable Development Goals. The recent COVID-19 lockdowns may impact the transition towards clean cooking fuels. The nationwide lockdown is likely to affect key factors such as energy access, income, tra...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Ravindra K,Kaur-Sidhu M,Mor S,Chakma J,Pillarisetti A

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are ubiquitously detected in populations worldwide and may hinder kidney function. The objective of the study was to determine longitudinal associations of plasma PFAS concentrations with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and evaluate whether a lifestyle interventio...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Lin PD,Cardenas A,Hauser R,Gold DR,Kleinman KP,Hivert MF,Calafat AM,Webster TF,Horton ES,Oken E

更新日期：2021-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidemiological studies suggest that residing close to green space reduce mortality rates. We investigated the relationship between long-term exposure to residential green space and non-accidental and cardio-respiratory mortality. METHODS:We linked the Belgian 2001 census to population and mortality registe...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Bauwelinck M,Casas L,Nawrot TS,Nemery B,Trabelsi S,Thomas I,Aerts R,Lefebvre W,Vanpoucke C,Van Nieuwenhuyse A,Deboosere P,Vandenheede H

更新日期：2021-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Microplastics are particles smaller than five millimeters deriving from the degradation of plastic objects present in the environment. Microplastics can move from the environment to living organisms, including mammals. In this study, six human placentas, collected from consenting women with physiological pregnancies, ...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Ragusa A,Svelato A,Santacroce C,Catalano P,Notarstefano V,Carnevali O,Papa F,Rongioletti MCA,Baiocco F,Draghi S,D'Amore E,Rinaldo D,Matta M,Giorgini E

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since its creation in 2002, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has produced risk assessments for over 5000 substances in >2000 Scientific Opinions, Statements and Conclusions through the work of its Scientific Panels, Units and Scientific Committee. OpenFoodTox is an open source toxicological database, availabl...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Dorne JLCM,Richardson J,Livaniou A,Carnesecchi E,Ceriani L,Baldin R,Kovarich S,Pavan M,Saouter E,Biganzoli F,Pasinato L,Zare Jeddi M,Robinson TP,Kass GEN,Liem AKD,Toropov AA,Toropova AP,Yang C,Tarkhov A,Georgiadis N

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has been primarily attributed to contaminated food and drinking water. However, additional PFAS exposure pathways have been raised by a limited number of studies reporting correlations between commercial and industrial products and PFAS levels in h...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： DeLuca NM,Angrish M,Wilkins A,Thayer K,Cohen Hubal EA

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whether exposure to airborne particulate matter less than 2.5 μm (PM2.5) could impact human fecundity is unclear. We aimed to evaluate the potential impact of PM2.5 exposure on time to pregnancy (TTP) and the prevalence of infertility in the general Chinese population. METHOD:We collected reproductive infor...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Li Q,Zheng D,Wang Y,Li R,Wu H,Xu S,Kang Y,Cao Y,Chen X,Zhu Y,Xu S,Chen ZJ,Liu P,Qiao J

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thirdhand smoke (THS) is the accumulation of tobacco smoke gases and particles that become embedded in materials. Previous studies concluded that THS exposure induces oxidative stress and hepatic steatosis in liver. Despite the knowledge of the increasing danger of THS exposure, the metabolic disorders cause...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Torres S,Samino S,Ràfols P,Martins-Green M,Correig X,Ramírez N

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elevated blood pressure in childhood is an important risk factor for hypertension in adulthood. Environmental exposures have been associated with elevated blood pressure over the life course and exposure to mercury (Hg) has been linked to cardiovascular effects in adults. As subclinical vascular changes begin early in...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Farzan SF,Howe CG,Chen Y,Gilbert-Diamond D,Korrick S,Jackson BP,Weinstein AR,Karagas MR

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Green remediation of soils highly contaminated with potentially toxic elements (PTEs) can be achieved using suitable plants. Such phytoremediation procedure often takes into consideration PTE concentrations in plants only, but not produced biomass. Phytoremediation potential of certain species of wild plants for PTEs ...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Antoniadis V,Shaheen SM,Stärk HJ,Wennrich R,Levizou E,Merbach I,Rinklebe J

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Globally, there is increasing scientific evidence of critical links between the oceans and human health, with research into issues such as pollution, harmful algal blooms and nutritional contributions. However, Oceans and Human Health (OHH) remains an emerging discipline. As such these links are poorly recog...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Short RE,Cox DTC,Ling Tan Y,Bethel A,Eales JF,Garside R

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The COVID-19 pandemic placed public health measures against infectious diseases at the core of global health challenges, especially in cities where more than half of the global population lives. SARS-CoV-2 is an exposure agent recently added to the network of exposures that comprise the human exposome, i.e. the totali...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Andrianou XD,Pronk A,Galea KS,Stierum R,Loh M,Riccardo F,Pezzotti P,Makris KC

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maritime Antarctica harbors a large number of penguins and seals that provide considerable input of selenium (Se) originating as guano into terrestrial ecosystems. Subsequent Se emissions via biomethylation and volatilization from these sources of Se have not been studied. Here, penguin colony soils (PCS) and adjacent...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Ye W,Yuan L,Zhu R,Yin X,Bañuelos G

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper, the last in the Special Issue (SI) on the SHAMISEN project, presents an overview of the SHAMISEN Recommendations for Preparedness and Health Surveillance of Populations Affected by a Radiation Accident. The recommendations are based on the lessons learnt from previous nuclear accidents, and the engagement ...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Liutsko L,Oughton D,Sarukhan A,Cardis E,SHAMISEN Consortium.

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Telomere length (TL) is a biomarker of biological aging that may be affected by prenatal exposure to air pollution. The aim of this study was to assess the association between prenatal exposure to air pollution and TL in maternal blood cells (leukocytes), placenta and umbilical cord blood cells, sampled immediately af...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Harnung Scholten R,Møller P,Jovanovic Andersen Z,Dehlendorff C,Khan J,Brandt J,Ketzel M,Knudsen LE,Mathiesen L

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early-life carbamate exposure during developmental period has been linked with adverse health effects and attracted attention. METHODS:Three hundred and three children at age of seven were included in the current study. Urinary carbofuranphenol concentrations were measured using gas chromatography-tandem ma...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Zhang J,Guo J,Wu C,Qi X,Jiang S,Zhou T,Xiao H,Li W,Lu D,Feng C,Liang W,Chang X,Zhang Y,Cao Y,Wang G,Zhou Z

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the influence of volatile organic compound (VOC) levels in blood, on hematological and serum biochemical parameters in the Canadian population. METHODS:We tested the association between seven selected VOCs and hematological profiles and serum tests reflecting liver and kidney function and gluc...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Cakmak S,Cole C,Hebbern C,Andrade J,Dales R

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heavy rainfall is associated with increased risk of waterborne disease. However, it is not known whether the risk increment differs between wet and dry regions. We examined this question in New Zealand, which has a wide geographical variation of annual rainfall totals (10th-90th percentile difference ≥3000 mm). We con...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Lai H,Hales S,Woodward A,Walker C,Marks E,Pillai A,Chen RX,Morton SM

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Synthetic pyrethroids, chlorpyrifos, and neonicotinoids are representatives of non-persistent insecticides ubiquitously used against insects all over the world. Their widespread use causes prevalent exposure to these compounds, which may be hazardous to human health. The insecticides have short biological half-lives a...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Klimowska A,Amenda K,Rodzaj W,Wileńska M,Jurewicz J,Wielgomas B

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leveraging waste heat has been considered to have significant potential for promoting the economic feasibility of wastewater treatment in unconventional oil and gas (UOG) production. However, its availability near well sites has not been fully understood and other energy sources may be also feasible. In this work, we ...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Robbins CA,Grauberger BM,Garland SD,Carlson KH,Lin S,Bandhauer TM,Tong T

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Tobacco presence in outdoor children's playgrounds is concerning not only because it leads to secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure, but also cigarette butt pollution and tobacco normalization. OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to assess SHS exposure in children's playgrounds, according to area-level socioeconomic st...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Henderson E,Continente X,Fernández E,Tigova O,Cortés-Francisco N,Gallus S,Lugo A,Semple S,O'Donnell R,Clancy L,Keogan S,Ruprecht A,Borgini A,Tzortzi A,Vyzikidou VK,Gorini G,López-Nicolás A,Soriano JB,Geshanova G,Osm

更新日期：2020-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) accumulate in the food web of the Great Lakes ecosystem, causing concern that these chemicals play a role in the decline of avian species such as colonial-nesting waterbirds. In this study, samples from four life stages of the common tern (Sterna hirundo), a threatened species in N...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Travis SC,Pérez-Fuentetaja A,Aga DS

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:China has experienced a dramatic change in atmospheric reactive nitrogen (Nr) emissions over the past four decades. However, it remains unclear how nitrogen (N) deposition has responded to increases and/or decreases in Nr emissions. This study quantitatively assesses temporal and spatial variations in measurements of ...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Wen Z,Xu W,Li Q,Han M,Tang A,Zhang Y,Luo X,Shen J,Wang W,Li K,Pan Y,Zhang L,Li W,Collett JL Jr,Zhong B,Wang X,Goulding K,Zhang F,Liu X

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are unique challenges in estimating dose-response with chemicals that are associated with multiple health outcomes and numerous studies. Some studies are more suitable than others for quantitative dose-response analyses. For such chemicals, an efficient method of screening studies and endpoints to identify suita...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Hobbie K,Shao K,Henning C,Mendez W Jr,Lee JS,Cote I,Druwe IL,Davis JA,Gift JS

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are ubiquitous in the environment, making it inevitable for humans to be exposed to these pollutants. The exposure begins while in utero and continues in infancy, during the potentially most sensitive early stages of life. This review summarizes the current knowledge on pre-...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Liu Y,Li A,Buchanan S,Liu W

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing ozone concentrations are becoming a severe problem for air pollution in China and have an adverse impact on human health. Here we evaluate premature deaths attributable to long-term exposure to ambient ozone in China between 2013 and 2017 with an air quality model at 5 km resolution and the latest estimates...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Wang Y,Wild O,Chen X,Wu Q,Gao M,Chen H,Qi Y,Wang Z

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Post phytoremediation accumulation of heavy metals in plants is causing an environmental issue worldwide. In this study, we investigated the ability of eight different kinds of microorganisms to degrade and release heavy metals from heavy metal enriched ryegrass, including 5 species of bacteria (Bacillus subtilis, Bac...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Jing L,Zhang X,Ali I,Chen X,Wang L,Chen H,Han M,Shang R,Wu Y

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous epidemiological studies primarily examined the temperature-related mortality burden of all-cause or cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and respiratory diseases. However, evidence on the heat- and cold-attributable mortality burden from other specific causes is limited. This paper aimed to systematically examine th...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Ma Y,Zhou L,Chen K

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Childhood obesity is a global health issue, and limited evidence suggests that air pollution may be a contributing factor. This study aims to examine whether exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is associated with obesity status in a nationally representative sample of schoolchildren in China. METHOD...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Guo Q,Xue T,Jia C,Wang B,Cao S,Zhao X,Zhang Q,Zhao L,Zhang JJ,Duan X

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Nantes, low-cost sensors were installed in the city center and deployed on driving school cars, ambulances and service vehicles to measure PM10 concentrations. This work aims to use the large amount of observations provided by the sensors for air quality mapping at the urban scale in order to show the potential add...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Gressent A,Malherbe L,Colette A,Rollin H,Scimia R

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In March 1972, Frederick Coulston and colleagues at the Albany Medical College reported results of an intentional chlorpyrifos dosing study to the study's sponsor, Dow Chemical Company. Their report concluded that 0.03 mg/kg-day was the chronic no-observed-adverse-effect-level (NOAEL) for chlorpyrifos in humans. We de...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Sheppard L,McGrew S,Fenske RA

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human are widely exposed to multiple metals, some of which have suspected reproductive toxicity, but no human studies have investigated the developmental effects of prenatal metal exposure. OBJECTIVES:We aimed to evaluate the associations between prenatal multiple metal exposure and reproductive development...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Huang L,Huang S,Luo X,Li L,Chen X,Zan G,Tan Y,Liu C,Hou Q,Ge X,Chen C,Hong X,Tian Y,Yang A,Chen P,Li M,Mo Z,Yang X

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fine particulate matter (with aerodynamic diameter ≤2.5 µm, PM2.5) causes huge disease burden worldwide. However, evidence is still inadequate and inconsistent on the relationships between PM2.5 constituents and mortality, especially in low resource settings. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the impact of PM2.5 const...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Yang J,Zhou M,Li M,Yin P,Hu J,Zhang C,Wang H,Liu Q,Wang B

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human biomonitoring (HBM) data can provide insight into co-exposure patterns resulting from exposure to multiple chemicals from various sources and over time. Therefore, such data are particularly valuable for assessing potential risks from combined exposure to multiple chemicals. One way to interpret HBM data is esta...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Pletz J,Blakeman S,Paini A,Parissis N,Worth A,Andersson AM,Frederiksen H,Sakhi AK,Thomsen C,Bopp SK

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methylsiloxanes (MSs) are ubiquitous in indoor air and pose an important health risk. Thus, assessments of indoor inhalation exposure by measuring MSs levels in plasma are needed. In this study, we measured plasma MSs concentrations and evaluated daily indoor inhalation exposure in potentially exposed populations, inc...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Guo J,Zhou Y,Sun M,Cui J,Zhang B,Zhang J

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrasonic humidifiers provide indoor relief to symptoms caused by dry air and produce aerosols containing both water and minerals that are present in the water that fills the humidifier. This study investigated the spatial distributions, concentrations, and metal and mineral composition of aerosols emitted when an ul...

journal_title：Environment international

authors： Yao W,Dal Porto R,Gallagher DL,Dietrich AM

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00