abstract：:Mental disorders were often reported following hazardous substance exposure. The present study analyses this association in relation to a work-related exposure to PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls). Specifically, the aim was to investigate (a) the relationship of inner PCB burden and the severity of mental symptoms and ...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Gaum PM,Esser A,Schettgen T,Gube M,Kraus T,Lang J

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper provides the first baseline information on a national scale regarding lead exposure in the Spanish adult population. Blood lead levels were measured in a representative sample of the Spanish working population (1880 subjects aged 18-65 years) in order to help establish reference levels, follow temporal tren...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Cañas AI,Cervantes-Amat M,Esteban M,Ruiz-Moraga M,Pérez-Gómez B,Mayor J,Castaño A,BIOAMBIENT.ES.

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It remains unclear whether exposure to low-level mercury (Hg) is associated with impaired renal function, and whether omega-3 fatty acid (FA) intake could affect the association of interest. The current study examined the association of blood Hg and omega-3 FAs with renal function using data from 1046 subjects aged 40...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Lin YS,Ginsberg G,Lin JW,Sonawane B

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The exposure of children to lead has decreased in recent years, thanks notably to the banning of leaded gasoline. However, lead exposure remains a matter of public health concern, because no toxicity threshold has been observed, cognitive effects having been demonstrated even at low levels. It is therefore i...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Etchevers A,Bretin P,Lecoffre C,Bidondo ML,Le Strat Y,Glorennec P,Le Tertre A

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bisphenol A (BPA) is used primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Widespread exposure to BPA has created a great deal of concern regarding its potential adverse effects on human health. This study examined the relationship between prenatal BPA exposure and birth outcomes, including birt...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Lee BE,Park H,Hong YC,Ha M,Kim Y,Chang N,Kim BN,Kim YJ,Yu SD,Ha EH

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Unprotected sun exposure especially during childhood is a risk factor for skin cancer. A combined use of sun protection measures is recommended to protect children. However, the prevalence and determinants for combined use have been scarcely studied in children. The objective of this study was to identify det...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Klostermann S,Bolte G,GME Study Group.

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dusts are one of the main air pollutants emitted during cement manufacturing. A substantial part of these are breathable particles that are less than 10 μm in diameter (PM10), which represent a potential threat for the health of the exposed population. This study aimed at evaluating the short-term effects of PM10 conc...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Marcon A,Pesce G,Girardi P,Marchetti P,Blengio G,de Zolt Sappadina S,Falcone S,Frapporti G,Predicatori F,de Marco R

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nowadays, coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP) is still believed to be the main occupational disease in China. However, information on the exact prevalence of the disease is not available. Therefore, the aims of our investigation were to provide the missing information in China by conducting a systematic evaluation of p...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Mo J,Wang L,Au W,Su M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contribution of diet and selected risk factors to the levels of four polyfluorinated compounds was evaluated. Data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for the years 2003-2008 were used. Dietary factors accounted for 10.4% to 21.2% of the explained variation. Amount of milk consumed was found to be po...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Jain RB

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to the increased awareness of the ubiquitous contamination of all environmental compartments and of human beings with perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), voluntary withdrawals and shifts in products and manufacturing technologies, as well as in regulatory measures, have been made. To investigate whether these activi...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Schröter-Kermani C,Müller J,Jürling H,Conrad A,Schulte C

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High fish consumption and extended breastfeeding are hallmarks of traditional lifestyle in Western Amazonia. We studied sources of mercury exposure, fish-methylmercury (meHg) and dental-amalgam filling, in 75 urban and 82 rural lactating mothers. Total mercury was determined in all samples while meHg concentrations we...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Vieira SM,de Almeida R,Holanda IB,Mussy MH,Galvão RC,Crispim PT,Dórea JG,Bastos WR

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to characterize the mediator release in the whole blood assay induced by stimulation with an extract of the indoor mold A. versicolor. In addition, the effect of concomitant stimulation with E. coli endotoxin and A. versicolor, and the involvement of the relevant Toll-like receptors were inve...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Punsmann S,Liebers V,Stubel H,Brüning T,Raulf-Heimsoth M

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Levoglucosan is a sugar anhydride produced by combustion of carbohydrates. In ambient monitoring it serves as an indicator for wood smoke. Its use in human biomonitoring, however, is not yet widespread. This study investigated whether levoglucosan in urine is a suitable biomarker for regional differences in wood smoke...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Wallner P,Kundi M,Moshammer H,Scharf S,Schmutzer M,Weiss S,Hohenblum P,Hutter HP

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we estimated the possibility of using benchmark dose (BMD) to assess the dose-response relationship between vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) exposure and chromosome damage. A group of 317 workers occupationally exposed to vinyl chloride monomer and 166 normal, unexposed control in Shandong Province northern...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Wang Q,Tan HS,Ma XM,Sun Y,Feng NN,Zhou LF,Ye YJ,Zhu YL,Li YL,Brandt-Rauf PW,Tang NJ,Xia ZL

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-carcinogenic effects in low-level (< 100 μgL(-1)) arsenic (As)-impacted populations, such as the development and progression of type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), are often neglected given the primary emphasis of public health authorities on As carcinogenicity. We gathered studies reporting urinary biomarkers of As ...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Andra SS,Makris KC,Christophi CA,Ettinger AS

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arsenic in drinking water presents a serious public health problem in Serbia, but its relationship with diabetes has not been studied previously. The aim of this study was to explore the association between exposure to arsenic in drinking water and the occurrence of type 2 diabetes in Middle Banat region, Serbia. This...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Jovanovic D,Rasic-Milutinovic Z,Paunovic K,Jakovljevic B,Plavsic S,Milosevic J

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies have pointed out associations between various metals and cardiovascular disease. Since cardiovascular disease prevalence is different between males and females, we investigated whether circulating levels of metals related differently to coronary risk in men and women. In the Prospective Investigation o...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Olsén L,Lind PM,Lind L

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human biomonitoring (HBM) has proven an extremely valuable tool for determining which chemicals are getting into people, detecting trends in population exposures over time, and identifying populations with exposures above background. The potential significance of the HBM data in the context of existing toxicology data...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Hays SM,Aylward LL

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Cologne, Germany, increased concentrations of perfluorinated compounds (PFC) have been observed in two private wells used for drinking water purposes. Both wells are located in the vicinity of a fire training area. Use of well water as a source of drinking water was prohibited by the Public Health Department of the...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Weiss O,Wiesmüller GA,Bunte A,Göen T,Schmidt CK,Wilhelm M,Hölzer J

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Researchers are increasingly interested in using human biomonitoring - the measurement of chemicals, their metabolites or specific reaction products in biological specimens/body fluids - for investigating exposure to environmental chemicals. General population human biomonitoring programs are useful for investigating ...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Calafat AM

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This manuscript presents highlights of recent studies and perspectives from the French human biomonitoring (HBM) programme. Until recently, HBM studies focused on specific populations or pollutants to gain a better understanding of exposure to environmental chemicals, to help regulators reduce environmental exposure a...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Fréry N,Vandentorren S,Etchevers A,Fillol C

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aim to explore the relationships between exposure to dampness, pets, and environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) early in life and asthma in Taiwanese children, and to discuss their links to early- and late-onset asthma. We conducted a 1:2 matched case-control study from the Taiwan Children Health Study, which was a nati...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Chen YC,Tsai CH,Lee YL

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among the 3rd Seminar for PhD students working on Water and Health which was held in Cannes on 27–29 June 2011, experts from a number of universities and research institutes took the opportunity to discuss the emergence of Escherichia coli O104:H4 in Europe. Especially, possible threats for European water suppliers we...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Exner M,Hartemann P,Hunter PR,Levi Y,Loret JF,Mathys W,Villesot D,Wilhelm M

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we evaluated the association between prenatal and postnatal exposure to environmental tobacco smoke and the development of insulin resistance in 10 year old children. Fasting blood samples were collected from 470 children participating in two prospective birth cohorts. Of those 276 were selected populat...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Thiering E,Brüske I,Kratzsch J,Thiery J,Sausenthaler S,Meisinger C,Koletzko S,Bauer CP,Schaaf B,von Berg A,Berdel D,Lehmann I,Herbarth O,Krämer U,Wichmann HE,Heinrich J,GINIplus and LISAplus Study Groups.

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) is characterised by adverse effects due to exposure to low levels of chemical substances. The aetiology is unknown, but chemical related respiratory symptoms have been found associated with positive patch test. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between cu...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Berg ND,Linneberg A,Thyssen JP,Dirksen A,Elberling J

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asthma has become the most common, childhood chronic disease in the industrialized world, and it is also increasing in developing regions. There are huge differences in the prevalence of childhood asthma across countries and continents, and there is no doubt that the prevalence of asthma was strongly increasing during...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Heinrich J

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, the concentrations of disinfection byproducts (DBPs), including trihalomethanes (THMs; chloroform, bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane, and bromoform), haloacetic acids (HAAs; dichloroacetic acid and trichloroacetic acid), haloacetonitriles (HANs; dichloroacetonitrile, trichloroacetonitrile, brom...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Lee J,Jun MJ,Lee MH,Lee MH,Eom SW,Zoh KD

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacteria of the genus of Bdellovibrio are highly motile Gram-negative predators of other Gram-negative bacteria causing lysis of their prey. Here we report results of studies on the interactions of Bdellovibrio with species of Alcaligenes, Campylobacter, Erwinia, Escherichia, Helicobacter, Pseudomonas, Legionella, and...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Markelova NY

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Swine confinement buildings in eastern Canada are enclosed and equipped with modern production systems to manage waste. Bioaerosols of these swine confinement buildings could be contaminated by human pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria which could colonize exposed workers. We therefore wanted to analyze bio...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Létourneau V,Nehmé B,Mériaux A,Massé D,Cormier Y,Duchaine C

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Airborne bioaerosols and Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds (MVOC) concentrations were simultaneously monitored at a composting facility and the main determinants of atmospheric concentrations were characterised, in order to help protect workers from potential adverse health effects. Microorganisms and MVOC were sam...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Persoons R,Parat S,Stoklov M,Perdrix A,Maitre A

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This publication is a report on the workshop "The use of biomarkers for risk assessment" which took place in November 2007 in Prague, the Czech Republic. The main aim of the workshop was to bring together a broad international audience with a particular interest in the development and application of human biomonitorin...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Smolders R,Bartonova A,Boogaard PJ,Dusinska M,Koppen G,Merlo F,Sram RJ,Vineis P,Schoeters G

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laundering is one of the most important means to ensure a sufficient hygiene standard in the household environment. To evaluate the performance of this process, it is desirable to have methods that mimic the real-life situation as closely as possible. Although methods for the evaluation of the antibacterial and antifu...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Heinzel M,Kyas A,Weide M,Breves R,Bockmühl DP

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Some fragrance compounds are severe contact allergens. According to the so-called "26 allergens rule" (Article 1 (10) of Directive 2003/15/EC) (EC, 2003), 26 supposedly allergenic fragrances must be listed on the containers of cosmetics products if they are present above certain mass percentages in the produ...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Klaschka U

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous investigations of biofilms, generated in a silicone tube model have shown that the number of colony forming units (CFU) can reach 10(7)/cm(2), the total cell count (TCC) of microorganisms can be up to 10(8)cells/cm(2). The present study focuses on the situation in in-building distribution systems. Different c...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Lenz J,Linke S,Gemein S,Exner M,Gebel J

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After detection of perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) in drinking water at concentrations up to 0.64 microg/l in Arnsberg, Sauerland, Germany, the German Drinking Water Commission (TWK) assessed perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) in drinking water and set for the first time worldwide in June 2006 a health-based guide value for sa...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Wilhelm M,Bergmann S,Dieter HH

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The dissolution of metal-containing particles in the gastric compartment is poorly understood. The purpose of this study was to elucidate the influence of artificial gastric juice chemical composition on bioaccessibility of metals associated with ingestion-based health concerns. Dissolution rates were evaluated for we...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Stefaniak AB,Virji MA,Harvey CJ,Sbarra DC,Day GA,Hoover MD

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whereas several studies evaluate MRSA in inpatients, for outpatients there are merely expert recommendations, but no systematic studies. Mostly, MRSA in outpatients is tolerated but not eradicated. Particularly, for risk patients with chronic wounds some experts postulate that MRSA-eradication is even impossible. For ...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Reich-Schupke S,Warneke K,Altmeyer P,Stücker M

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To characterize bioaerosol exposure at workplaces standardized methods are necessary. Activity of endotoxin, one component of organic dust, can be quantified with the Limulus-Amoebocyte Lysat test (LAL test). Further information with respect to pyrogenic activity of the organic dust can be achieved by measuring cytoki...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Liebers V,Stubel H,Düser M,Brüning T,Raulf-Heimsoth M

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The inorganic arsenic species As(III), As(V) and the organic species methylarsonate (MMA(V)), dimethylarsinate (DMA(V)) and arsenobetaine (AsB) were determined in human urine by a fast anion exchange HPLC-ICP-MS method, which was developed for clinical laboratories with high sample throughput. This paper compares typi...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Heitland P,Köster HD

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:A scientific review panel for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently identified the need for more data on the health risk of mercury exposure from dental amalgam among susceptible populations. We evaluated impacts of low-level mercury exposure on renal function and neurobehavioral and neuropsycholog...

journal_title：International journal of hygiene and environmental health

authors： Ye X,Qian H,Xu P,Zhu L,Longnecker MP,Fu H

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00