abstract：:The monitoring data of the 13 stations in Xi'an city for the whole years of 2013 and 2014 was counted and analyzed. Obtaining the spatial and temporal distribution characteristics of PM2.5 was the goal. Cluster analysis and the wavelet transform were utilized to discuss the regional distribution characteristics of PM2...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Huang P,Zhang J,Tang Y,Liu L

更新日期：2015-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Assessing levels of physical activity (PA) and providing feedback about these levels might have an effect on participant's PA behavior. This study discusses the effect of different levels of feedback--from minimal to use of a feedback display and coach--on PA over a 4-week intervention period. PA was measured at basel...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Van Hoye K,Boen F,Lefevre J

更新日期：2015-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：:A diverse, cross-sectorial group of partners, stakeholders and researchers, collaborated to develop an evidence-informed Position Statement on active outdoor play for children aged 3-12 years. The Position Statement was created in response to practitioner, academic, legal, insurance and public debate, dialogue and dis...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Tremblay MS,Gray C,Babcock S,Barnes J,Bradstreet CC,Carr D,Chabot G,Choquette L,Chorney D,Collyer C,Herrington S,Janson K,Janssen I,Larouche R,Pickett W,Power M,Sandseter EB,Simon B,Brussoni M

更新日期：2015-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Globalization and environmental change, social and demographic determinants and health system capacity are significant drivers of infectious diseases which can also act as epidemic precursors. Thus, monitoring changes in these drivers can help anticipate, or even forecast, an upsurge of infectious diseases. The Europe...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Semenza JC

更新日期：2015-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Researchers in tobacco control are concerned about the increasing prevalence of waterpipe smoking in the United States, which may pose similar risks as cigarette smoking. This review explores the prevalence of waterpipe smoking in the United States as well as the shortcomings of current U.S. policy for water...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Haddad L,El-Shahawy O,Ghadban R,Barnett TE,Johnson E

更新日期：2015-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are a group of environmentally-persistent chemicals that have been widely used in many industrial applications. There is human and animal evidence that PFASs may alter levels of reproductive and thyroid-related hormones. However, human studies on the potential age-related effects of P...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Lewis RC,Johns LE,Meeker JD

更新日期：2015-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper aims to critically assess the state of HIV testing in African American churches. A comprehensive review of peer-reviewed publications on HIV testing in church-based settings was conducted by two independent coders. Twenty-six papers published between 1991 and 2015, representing 24 unique projects, were iden...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Pichon LC,Powell TW

更新日期：2015-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Electromagnetic interference is a concern for people wearing cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). The aim of this study was to assess the electromagnetic compatibility between CIEDs and the magnetic field of a common wireless charging technology. To do so the voltage induced in CIEDs by Qi A13 design...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Seckler T,Jagielski K,Stunder D

更新日期：2015-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether the season of birth and sex are associated with preferences for bedtime among Chinese adults. METHODS:A national population-based study on sleep preferences was conducted among Chinese in 2008. A questionnaire was used to collect information on the sleep time of Chinese adults. Analysis o...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Huang Y,Lin D,Lu C,Ali G,Metzger J,Shankar N,Xu T,Sun W,Shan G

更新日期：2015-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine how accurately the daily prescribed feed volume (mL/day) estimates the actual intake of breastfeeding preterm infants and to characterise the volume taken during a breastfeed at differing gestational and postmenstrual ages. METHODS:A cross sectional study was conducted on preterm infants born <37 week...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Greenslade S,Miller J,Tonkin E,Marshall P,Collins CT

更新日期：2015-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to explore the impact of specific facets of impulsivity as measured by the UPPS Impulsive Behavior Scale (UPPS), as well as reasons for living in predicting suicidal ideation among African American college-aged students. The incremental validity of each facet of the UPPS interacting with reasons for li...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Salami TK,Brooks BA,Lamis DA

更新日期：2015-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the point prevalence of mental disorders in school students, multistage cluster stratified random sampling and two-phase survey methods were used to identify 40 primary and middle schools. The students were screened using the Chinese version of the Child Behavior Checklist and diagnosed using the Mini I...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Qu Y,Jiang H,Zhang N,Wang D,Guo L

更新日期：2015-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Lightweight aggregate (LWA) production with sewage sludge and municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) fly ash is an effective approach for waste disposal. This study investigated the stability of heavy metals in LWA made from sewage sludge and MSWI fly ash. Leaching tests were conducted to find out the effects of MS...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Wei N

更新日期：2015-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:In spite of a dramatic decrease in anthropogenic emissions, ambient concentrations of major pollutants have not changed within many urban locations. To clarify the relationship between ambient air quality trend and the population exposures, we compared the intraurban versus temporal variability of the collocated measu...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Choi H,Melly S,Spengler J

更新日期：2015-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：:We test the hypothesis that differences in social status between groups of people within a population may induce variation in insulin-like growth factor-1(IGF-1) levels and, by extension, growth in height. This is called the community effect in height hypothesis. The relationship between IGF-1, assessed via finger-pri...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Bogin B,Hermanussen M,Blum WF,Aßmann C

更新日期：2015-05-04 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors wish to make the following amendments to their paper published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. ...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Gravely S,Fong GT,Cummings KM,Yan M,Quah AC,Borland R,Yong HH,Hitchman SC,McNeill A,Hammond D,Thrasher JF,Willemsen MC,Seo HG,Jiang Y,Cavalcante T,Perez C,Omar M,Hummel K

更新日期：2015-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Community, state, and federal approaches to conventional and cumulative risk assessment (CRA) were described and compared to assess similarities and differences, and develop recommendations for a consistent CRA approach, acceptable across each level as a rigorous scientific methodology, including partnership formation...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Barzyk TM,Wilson S,Wilson A

更新日期：2015-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Diesel fuel is known to emit pollutants that have a negative impact on environmental and human health. In developing countries like South Africa, attendants are employed to pump fuel for customers at service stations. Attendants refuel vehicles with various octane unleaded fuel, lead-replacement petrol and diesel fuel...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Moolla R,Curtis CJ,Knight J

更新日期：2015-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Natural wetlands have been increasingly transformed into urbanized ecosystems commonly colonized by stress-tolerant non-native species. Although non-native species present numerous threats to natural ecosystems, some could provide important benefits to urbanized ecosystems. This study investigated the extent of coloni...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Yam RS,Huang KP,Hsieh HL,Lin HJ,Huang SC

更新日期：2015-04-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Comprehensive understanding of the determinants of health service use (HSU) by older people with depression is essential for health service planning for an ageing global population. This study aimed to determine the extent to which depressive symptom severity and functioning are associated with HSU by older ...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Twomey CD,Prince M,Cieza A,Baldwin DS,Prina AM

更新日期：2015-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：:The majority of suicidal adolescents have no contact with mental health services, and reduced help-seeking in this population further lessens the likelihood of accessing treatment. A commonly-reported reason for not seeking help is youths' perception that they should solve problems on their own. In this study, we expl...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Labouliere CD,Kleinman M,Gould MS

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:caregivers' knowledge on vaccination is an important impact factor for their children's vaccination status. The aims of this study were to evaluate the caregivers' knowledge of vaccination, and to assess effectiveness of a health education seminar for improving caregivers' knowledge on immunization. METHODS...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Hu Y

更新日期：2015-03-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Disability organisations have not been engaged in the debate about the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in Sweden. We wanted to know representatives' attitudes about the ICF. The aim of the study was to elucidate the arguments for and against the ICF among representatives of dis...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Lundälv J,Törnbom M,Larsson PO,Sunnerhagen KS

更新日期：2015-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the aminoglycoside resistance phenotypes and genotypes, as well as the prevalence of virulence genes, in Enterococcus species isolated from clinical patients in China. A total of 160 enterococcal isolates from various clinical samples collected from September 2013 to July 2014 were identified t...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Li W,Li J,Wei Q,Hu Q,Lin X,Chen M,Ye R,Lv H

更新日期：2015-03-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Although job burnout is common among bank employees, few studies have explored positive resources for combating burnout in this population. This study aims to explore the relationship between occupational stress and job burnout among Chinese bank employees, and particularly the mediating role of psychological capital....

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Li X,Kan D,Liu L,Shi M,Wang Y,Yang X,Wang J,Wang L,Wu H

更新日期：2015-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the association between school bonds and the onset of substance use among adolescents in South Korea. Based on Hirschi's social control theory, this study tested the roles of teacher attachment, educational aspiration, extracurricular activities, and rule internalization--four elements of social bo...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Han Y,Kim H,Ma J

更新日期：2015-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Air pollution is an important environmental factor associated with health impacts in Europe and considerable resources are used to reduce exposure to air pollution through emission reductions. These reductions will have non-linear effects on exposure due, e.g., to interactions between climate and atmospheric chemistry...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Geels C,Andersson C,Hänninen O,Lansø AS,Schwarze PE,Skjøth CA,Brandt J

更新日期：2015-03-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Pit latrines are the main form of sanitation in unplanned areas in many rapidly growing developing cities. Understanding demand for pit latrine fecal sludge management (FSM) services in these communities is important for designing demand-responsive sanitation services and policies to improve public health. We examine ...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Jenkins MW,Cumming O,Cairncross S

更新日期：2015-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Infection contributes to a significant proportion of neonatal death and disability worldwide, with the major burden occurring in the first week of life. Environmental conditions and gaps in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practices may contribute to the risk of infection, particularly in settings where health cen...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Bazzano AN,Oberhelman RA,Potts KS,Gordon A,Var C

更新日期：2015-02-23 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigates the relation between overweight/obesity and self-rated health (SRH), and whether this relation varies by social factors. Data was taken from the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents (KiGGS, baseline 2003‒2006). For the definition of overweight and obesity,...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Krause L,Lampert T

更新日期：2015-02-16 00:00:00

abstract：:The care of children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa is often undertaken by grandparents, yet little is known about the care relationship between grandparent and grandchild. Our aim was to examine this relationship to understand the needs and responsibilities of both the HIV positive child and older carer a...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Rutakumwa R,Zalwango F,Richards E,Seeley J

更新日期：2015-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Access to a quiet side in one's dwelling is thought to compensate for higher noise levels at the most exposed façade. It has also been indicated that noise from combined traffic sources causes more noise annoyance than equal average levels from either road traffic or railway noise separately. METHODS:2612 p...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Bodin T,Björk J,Ardö J,Albin M

更新日期：2015-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：:o-Chlorobenzylidene malononitrile (CS) is one of the most extensively used riot control agents. Our aim was to conduct a systematic review of the potential health effects related to CS exposure. We searched for papers in English between 1991 and 2014. Thirty five (35) studies (25 case reports, seven descriptive studie...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Dimitroglou Y,Rachiotis G,Hadjichristodoulou C

更新日期：2015-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：:The term "triangle of death" was used for the first time by Senior and Mazza in the journal The Lancet Oncology referring to the eastern area of the Campania Region (Southern Italy) which has one of the worst records of illegal waste dumping practices. In the past decades, many studies have focused on the potential of...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Triassi M,Alfano R,Illario M,Nardone A,Caporale O,Montuori P

更新日期：2015-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：:The Sunda Banda Seascape (SBS), located in the center of the Coral Triangle, is a global center of marine biodiversity and a conservation priority. We proposed the first biophysical environmental delineation of the SBS using globally available satellite remote sensing and model-assimilated data to categorize this area...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Wang M,Ahmadia GN,Chollett I,Huang C,Fox H,Wijonarno A,Madden M

更新日期：2015-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Objective. A novel avian influenza A virus (AIV) H7N9 subtype which emerged in China in 2013 caused worldwide concern. Deletion of amino-acids 69 to 73 in the neuraminidase stalk was its most notable characteristic. This study is aimed to discuss the tropism and virulence effects of this deletion. METHODS:N...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Chen L,Zhu F,Xiong C,Zhang Z,Jiang L,Chen Y,Zhao G,Jiang Q

更新日期：2015-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Smoking has resulted in numerous deaths in China. Data indicate that 21% of college students in China are smokers. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to examine the smoking-related behaviors of undergraduates, as influenced by knowledge, attitude, social pressure, and environmental constraints. METHOD:A convenienc...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Xu X,Leung DY,Li B,Wang P,Zhao Y

更新日期：2015-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Climate change is a significant and emerging threat to human health, especially where infectious diseases are involved. Because of the complex interactions between climate variables and infectious disease components (i.e., pathogen, host and transmission environment), systematically and quantitatively screening for in...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Wang Y,Rao Y,Wu X,Zhao H,Chen J

更新日期：2015-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Malaria is one of the major public health problems in Malawi, contributing to the majority of morbidity and mortality among children under five. Ignorance of malaria symptoms results in delayed treatment, which often degenerates into fatal emergencies. This study analyzed the impact of maternal malaria knowledge on he...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Oyekale AS

更新日期：2015-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Assessment of sleep only by sleep duration is not sufficient. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the potential association of self-reported global sleep status, which contained both qualitative and quantitative aspects, with hypertension prevalence in Chinese adults. METHODS:A total of 5461 sub...

journal_title：International journal of environmental research and public health

authors： Lu K,Ding R,Tang Q,Chen J,Wang L,Wang C,Wu S,Hu D

更新日期：2015-01-07 00:00:00