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Climate change and mental health in Northeast of Thailand Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Narisa Wongpanarak, Uma Langkulsen
Climate-induced health hazards are increasingly evident and frequent, with mental health emerging as a critical concern. Our study focuses on assessing mental health challenges related to climate v...
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The concentration of pesticides in onion samples from Iran: a non-carcinogenic health risk assessment Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Trias Mahmudiono, Yadolah Fakhri, Leila Monjazeb Marvdashti, Somayeh Hoseinvandtabar, Fereshteh Mehri, Sara Mohamadi, Amin Mousavi Khaneghah
Pesticide residues were extracted using the QuEChERS method, followed by detection by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS). The non-carcinogenic healt...
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A natural approach to breast cancer treatment: investigation of chemical features of aerial parts of endemic Onosma sintenisii Hausskn. ex Bornm and its antioxidant properties, in vitro cytotoxic and apoptosis induction on MCF-7 cells Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Metin Yıldırım, Gun Binzet, Rıza Binzet, Erdal Yabalak
Onosma sintenisii Hausskn. ex Bornm. (O. sintenisii) belongs to the Boraginaceae family and it is an endemic species from Irano-turanian phytogeographical region (central and eastern Anatolia) that...
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Effect of regional disparities and solvent variations on the phenolic composition, antioxidant activity, and antibacterial efficacy of Cupressus sempervirens extracts Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Mahjouba Haj Salem, Wissem Aidi Wannes, Houda Mejri, Souhir Belloumi, Jihed Aouini, Nadia Fares, Sawssen Selmi, Kamel Msaada, Jazia Sriti
The ethyl acetate, ethanol, methanol, and water extracts of cypress from three Tunisian regions (Bizerte, Ben Arous, and Nabeul) were reported for their phenolic content, antioxidant, and antibacte...
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Determination of radon concentrations and physicochemical parameters of non-alcoholic carbonated beverages consumed in Türkiye and assessment of radiological health risk Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Şeref Turhan, Dalal A.O. Sultan, Ergin M. Altuner, Aslı Kurnaz, Temel K. Bakır, Raghda A.A. Altamemi
The strategy for controlling the existence of radionuclides in drinking water depends upon an individual dose criterion (IDC) of 0.1 mSv/y, which represents a very low level of risk that is not exp...
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Estimation of PM2.5 using high-resolution satellite data and its mortality risk in an area of Iran Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Guoxing Li, Omid Aboubakri, Samira Soleimani, Afshin Maleki, Reza Rezaee, Mahdi Safari, Gholamreza Goudarzi, Fariba Fatehi
Satellite-based exposure of fine particulate matters has been seldom used as a predictor of mortality. PM2.5 was predicted using Aerosol Optical Depths (AOD) through a two-stage regression model. T...
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Exposure to air pollution as a risk factor for anaemia: a global scoping review Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Yasmin Khan, Rupsa Banerjee
Anaemia is an important global health issue with various factors responsible for its occurrence. Though nutritional deficiency is one of the main causes of the disease, evidence suggests a potentia...
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Drinking brick tea containing high fluoride increases the prevalence of osteoarthritis in Tibetan, China Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Xinyue Meng, Hanying Li, Xiaona Liu, Bingyun Li, Yang Liu, Mang Li, Dianjun Sun, Yanmei Yang, Yanhui Gao, Junrui Pei
The prevalence of osteoarthritis (OA) in Tibetans is higher than that in Han, while Tibetans have a habit of drinking brick tea with high fluoride. A cross-sectional study was conducted to explore ...
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Association between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and hyperuricemia: sex-specific analysis Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Xin Zheng, Jin Li, Chunzi Cui, Mingming Wang, Aizhong Liu
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl(PFAS) substances are the most common environmental pollutants, which has an inconsistent association with hyperuricemia across different populations. This study e...
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Identification of Candida albicans and non-MRSA Staphylococcus aureus in free-living amoebae isolated from the hospital wards; an alarm for distribution of nosocomial infections via FLA Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Fatemeh Mahdavi, Marziye Fatemi, Hanieh Mohammad Rahimi, Maryam Niyyati, Abbas Yadegar, Hamed Mirjalali
Free-living amoebae (FLA) are isolated from the hospital environments and known as Trojan horses for medical essential microorganisms. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and the presenc...
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Investigating the presence of dioxins in drinking water: implications for public health Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Manoj Kumawat, Namrata Pal, Poonam Sharma, Vinod Verma, Rajnarayan R Tiwari, Samradhi Singh, Swasti Shubham, Devojit Kumar Sarma, Manoj Kumar
The presence of highly toxic dioxins, specifically polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs), in drinking water is a matter of great concern due to their long-lasting nature and harmful effects. In...
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Peiminine alleviate coliti-like phenotype in mice induced by lead exposure Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Jing Zhang, Chenchen Wang, Yixuan He, Ying Wang, Xinbei Fang, Meimei Shi, Hui Chen, Jianbin Zhang, Haijiang Zou
The deleterious impact of lead (Pb) pollution on human health is evident in both domestic and occupational settings, provoking an inflammatory response across multiple tissue, limited attention has...
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Impact of biochar and organic fertilizers on sweet potato yield, quality, ascorbic acid, β-carotene, sugars, and phenols contents Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 George F. Antonious
The demand for food is increasing and the use of soil organic amendments in agricultural management practices has been instructed to increase crop yield and reduce dependence on synthetic inorganic...
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Systematic review and meta-analyses of the role of drinking water sources in the environmental dissemination of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli in Africa Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Akeem Ganiyu Rabiu, Abidemi Joseph Marcus, Morufat Oluwatosin Olaitan, Olutayo Israel Falodun
Escherichia coli are pathogenic and antibiotic-resistant organisms that can spread to humans through water. However, there is sparse synthesised information on the dissemination of antibiotic-resis...
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A critical review of research methodologies for COVID-19 transmission in indoor built environment Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Yu Haowei, Norhayati Mahyuddin, Nik Nazri Bin Nik Ghazali, Zeyu Wang, Yiqiao Liu, Song Pan, Irfan Anjum Badruddin
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused massive losses for the global economy. Scholars have used different methods to study the transmission mode and influencing factors of the virus to...
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Path analysis of the role of coping strategies between emotional intelligence and lifestyle habits during COVID-19 lockdown Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Sarah Boutros, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Marwan Akel, Souheil Hallit, Sahar Obeid
The relationship between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and lifestyle choices during the COVID-19 pandemic is obscure and not very well understood. To clarify the mechanisms underlying this relationsh...
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Modifying effects of green space on the relationships between air pollution and ischemic cerebrovascular event recurrence in Tianjin, China Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Zhiying Sun, Lu Chen, Zhonghui Liu, Lihong Feng, Yushan Cui, Xianwei Zhang, Yan Wu, Jingwei Zhang
This study aimed to explore how air pollution and green space influence ICE recurrence and whether they might interact with each other. A case-cross design was used in this study, which was carried...
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Health benefits to vulnerable populations by meeting particle-level guidelines inside schools with different ventilation conditions Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Shubham Rathi, Anubha Goel, Supreme Jain, Rushyendranath Sreeramoju
We conducted simultaneous real-time measurements for particles on the premises of four schools, two of which were naturally ventilated (NV) and two mechanically ventilated (MV) in Kanpur, India. He...
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Planetary health education in the United States: four curricular models, one goal Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Kathryn H. Jacobsen, Katelyn A. Marchione, Carlos A. Faerron Guzmán, A. Alonso Aguirre, Caryl E. Waggett
Global environmental crises demand scaled-up investment in education about planetary health. We identified college and university programs in the United States that focus on the human-animal-ecosys...
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Liposomal formulations of Oleae europaea L.: analyzing the antioxidant and antidiabetic activities along with toxicity profile in pancreatic beta TC6 cell line Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Esra Köngül Şafak, Gökçe Şeker Karatoprak, Çiğdem Yücel, Selen İlgün, Sena Akçakaya Mutlu, Kübra Karagül
Olea europaea L. (Oleaceae), is rich in phenolic content and has powerful antioxidant and antidiabetic activity. However, there are no medicinal products prepared due to this feature. Therefore, th...
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Physical activity of adolescents and the urban environment of Brazilian capitals: National School Health Survey, 2015 Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Juliana Ilídio da Silva, Ana Paula Muraro, Amanda Cristina de Souza Andrade
This study aimed to evaluate the practice of physical activity (PA) among adolescents and its association with characteristics of the urban environment of Brazilian capitals. Study with adolescents...
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Bioaccumulation of potentially toxic elements in leafy and tuberous vegetables: a comparison based on meta-analysis studies with a cumulative health risk assessment Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Ali Atamaleki, Ahmadreza Yazdanbakhsh, Fatemeh Kariminejad, Tijana Milićević, Ali Oghazyan, Yadolah Fakhri, Ali Paseban, Pouria Karimi
Seventy seven research papers published from 1986 to 2018 were observed. These papers investigated PTEs (Pb, Cd, Cu, As, Fe, Zn, Ni, and total Cr) in leafy (mint, spinach, coriander, and lettuce) a...
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Dust-phase phthalates in university dormitories in Beijing, China: pollution characteristics, potential sources, and non-dietary oral exposure Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Ruixin Zhang, Fang Liu, Lixin Wang, Zaixing Wu, Liujia Fan, Bing Liu, Hong Shang
This study aimed to determine dust-phase phthalate levels in 112 dormitories of 14 universities during autumn and winter, investigate their potential sources, and estimate phthalate exposure via du...
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The contribution of decentralized water systems on water quality in Maniema province, DRC Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Renata Campos Nogueira, Marc-Antoine Menneguerre, Mami Daba Fam Thior, Timothée Miala, Antoine Mesu, Fabian Prod’homme
Decentralized water systems (DWS) distribute water in remote African areas. Throughout an intervention in Maniema, Congo, the influence of a DWS performing chlorination in the community’s water qua...
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Secular trends in type 2 diabetes mellitus attributable to PM2.5 exposure in China from 1990 to 2019: an age-period-cohort analysis Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Haobiao Liu, Xue Lin, Lichun Qiao, Mian Liu, Zhenbo Bai, Jing Han
Secular trends of mortality and disability-adjusted life years (DALY) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) attributable to PM2.5 exposure in China remain unclear. This study applied the joinpoint reg...
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Release and health outcomes of exposure to chalk particles in classrooms: a systematic literature review Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-04 Setlamorago Jackson Mbazima, Raeesa Moolla, Jitcy Saji Joseph
This systematic review explores the release and health outcomes of exposure to chalk particles in classrooms. A literature search was conducted on Scopus, Google Scholar, and the Web of Science. Ch...
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Environmental iodine as a natural iodine intake in humans and environmental pollution index: a scientometric and updated mini review Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Edris Hoseinzadeh, Parisa Taha
Although almost a third of the world’s population is exposed to iodine deficiency (ID), and supplementation programs such as enriching table salt have been carried out or are being carried out at t...
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The effect of low-level phthalate mixture on the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus among adults in the US Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Takumi Kagawa
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is an important public health issue owing to its rising global prevalence. Phthalates cause various health problems and are currently regulated in developed countrie...
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Acceptability and tolerability of alcohol-based hand rubs among health workers and concessionaires in Malaysia during the COVID pandemic: a hospital-wide cross-sectional study using a modified WHO protocol Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Yew Fong Lee, Wei Hong Lai, Peh Yee Lee, Samual Chuo Yew Ting, Irena Albert Nuja, Hie Ung Ngian, Jiancong Wang
This study evaluated the acceptability and tolerability of three alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHRs) at Sarawak General Hospital, Malaysia. Conducted from 12-26 November 2021 using a modified WHO Proto...
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Impact of air pollution from different sources on sperm DNA methylation Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-28 Miluse Vozdova, Svatava Kubickova, Vera Kopecka, Alfredo Pauciullo, Jiri Rubes
Environmental exposure is associated with increased incidence of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases and reduced fertility. Exposure to air pollution can influence gene expression through epige...
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Exposure to mixtures of PM2.5 components and term premature rupture of membranes: a case-crossover study in Shijiazhuang, China Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Weiyan Ren, Huangmin Yang, Wencong Liu, Shaochong Zhang, Yanjing Yang, Lei Yang, Wenxuan Liu, Haijuan Zhang, Ke He, Xia Li, Jun Ge
This study aims to explore the acute effects of short-term exposure to PM2.5 components and their mixture on PROM. Counts of hospital admissions due to PROM were collected at the Fourth Hospital of...
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Traders’ behavioural practices and hygienic status of vegetable and meat processing surfaces in open markets in Benin city, Nigeria Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Isoken H. Igbinosa, Olajide Akinnibosun, Segun Omoluwa, Abeni Beshiru, Isoken T. Aighewi
This study investigates the hygiene status, behavioral practices, and handling of cutting boards for meat and vegetable processing in selected open markets in Benin City. Utilizing a structured que...
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Exposure to indoor air pollution and angina among aging adults in India: evidence from a large-scale nationwide study Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 P Padma Sri Lekha, C V Irshad, E P Abdul Azeez
This study tried to understand the association between exposure to indoor air pollution and angina among the aging population in India. We utilized the data from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in In...
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Association of antenatal and early childhood air pollution and greenspace exposures with respiratory pathogen upper airway acquisitions and respiratory health outcomes Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-21 Mari D. Takashima, Keith Grimwood, Dwan Vilcins, Luke D. Knibbs, Peter D. Sly, Stephen B. Lambert, Robert S. Ware
The association of air pollution and greenspace with respiratory pathogen acquisition and respiratory health was investigated in a community-based birth-cohort of 158 Australian children. Weekly na...
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Mercury risk assessment scenarios: exposure from fish dietary behaviors of Katingan River Basin community Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-21 Fika R. Mufakhir, Gunawan P. Yoga, Taryono Darusman, Dwi P. Lestari, Desra Arriyadi, Rosetyati R. Utami, Slamet Sumardi, Widi Astuti, Hendra Prasetia
Katingan River has been contaminated by mercury from ASGM activities since the early 2000s. This study aims to assess the risk of mercury exposure from Katingan fish consumption and analyze relatio...
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Phytochemical characterization and biological activities of Inula viscosa L. Aiton: a promising plant from Turkey Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-21 Nuraniye Eruygur, Nevin Tuzcu, Osman Tugay, Mustafa Abdullah Yilmaz, Oguz Cakir
The methanol extract of Inula viscosa (IVM) was investigated for its antioxidant potential using the DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging as well as iron chelating assays (ICA). The total phenol (TPC) ...
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Adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with sustainable nutrition and environmental footprints on higher educated individuals Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Nilgün Seremet Kürklü, Merve Şeyda Karaçİl Ermumcu, Gülen Suna, Caner Özyıldırım, Kübra TEL Adigüzel, Melis Aydın, Aleyna Kavalcı, Fatmanur Bozdağ, Nur Turgut
Introduction:This study aimed to investigate the relationship between Med-Diet adherence with sustainable nutrition and environmental footprints in academicians.Methods:The study involved 153 acade...
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Food insecurity, Mediterranean diet adherence, and psychosocial health among university students in Türkiye Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Kubra Esin, Feride Ayyıldız
The aim was to examine the relationship between food insecurity and adherence to the Mediterranean diet, academic achievement, depression, anxiety, and stress among university students. This cross-...
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The association between climatic factors and waterborne infectious outbreaks with a focus on vulnerability in Pakistan: integrative review Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Faiza Sharif, Laila Shahzad, Masooma Batool
Climate change affects the spread of waterborne infectious diseases, yet research on vulnerability to outbreaks remains limited. This integrative review examines how climate variables (temperature ...
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Knowledge, attitude, and practices towards occupational noise among maintenance and administration workers of selected health facilities in Modimolle-Mookgopong Municipality, South Africa Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Cynthia Phuti Raphala, Emmanuel Emem-Obong Agbenyeku, Setlamorago Jackson Mbazima, Phoka Caiphus Rathebe
This study aimed to determine knowledge, attitude, and practices towards Noise-Induced Hearing Loss among maintenance and administration workers in selected health facilities in the Modimolle-Mookg...
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Is micronucleus assay in oral cells suitable biomarker for evaluating the risk of carcinogenesis in gas station attendants? A systematic review Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Thiago Guedes Pinto, Thayza Aires Dias, Daniel Araki Ribeiro
This study aimed to evaluate all studies which used the micronucleus assay using oral cells in the attempt to understand whether such technique is efficient in evaluating genotoxicity in gas statio...
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Association between residential green spaces and pregnancy outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Zaeema Ahmer, Maria Atif, Sidra Zaheer, Omair Adil, Shiraz Shaikh, Kashif Shafique
Residential exposure to greenness has shown positive influences on pregnancy outcomes like birth weight, preterm births, and small to gestational age (SGA) deliveries. We aimed to comprehensively r...
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Impact of phthalate metabolites on vitamin D levels and subclinical inflammation: national health and nutrition examination survey, 2013–2018 Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Elhassan Mahmoud, Abdalla Moustafa Elsayed, Muhammad Zain Kaleem, Hamad A. Alkorbi, Amgad M. Elshoeibi, Tawanda Chivese, Susu M. Zughaier
This study explores the association between phthalates and total vitamin D levels and the link between phthalates exposure and subclinical inflammation using monocyte percentage to high-density lip...
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Green space modified the association between air pollutants and hypertension in China Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Wanyue Wang, Haoxuan Wen, Chuanyu Zhao, Xuxi Ma, Jingling Liao, Lu Ma
Evidence regarding the combined effects of green space and air pollutants on hypertension remains limited and complex. This study aims to investigate the varying effects of greenness under differen...
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Variability in the association of smoking status with the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the Korean population according to different definitions of smoking status: analysis based on the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2014-2020) Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Yechan Kyung, Young Sook Park, Mi Hyeon Jin, Hae Jeong Lee
We evaluated the association between smoking and diabetes, as well as the effects of gender differences and hidden smoking among females on this association using nationally representative data. An...
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Evaluation of radiological health risk caused by the use of fly ash in cement and concrete production and its storage Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Şeref Turhan, Yusof-den Jamasali
As a result of firing pulverized coal in thermal power plants, enormous amounts of fly ash (FA) are produced as industrial waste. The release into the atmosphere and storage of this industrial wast...
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Evaluation of the biodiversity and distribution of sand flies and tracking of Leishmania major in them in central Iran Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Parisima Badiezadeh, Mahsa Esmaeilifallah, Mehdi Haddadniaa, Seyed Mohammad Abtahi
Many areas of Iran are endemic regarding Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) as a parasitic disease transmitted by a female sand fly vector’s bite. The present study investigated the distribution of sand ...
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The role of submicron zinc oxide particle size in improving UV protection by textiles Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Nafiseh Nasirzadeh, Mohammad Reza Monazam Esmaielpour, Farideh Golbabaei
Published in International Journal of Environmental Health Research (Ahead of Print, 2024)
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Do respiratory virus infections modify associations of asthma exacerbation with aeroallergens or fine particulate matter? A time series study in Philadelphia PA Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Wanyu Huang, Leah H. Schinasi, Chén C. Kenyon, Amy H. Auchincloss, Kari Moore, Steven Melly, Lucy F. Robinson, Christopher B. Forrest, Anneclaire J. De Roos
Respiratory virus infections are related to over 80% of childhood asthma exacerbations. They enhance pro-inflammatory mediator release, especially for sensitized individuals exposed to pollens/mold...
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Association between ambient temperature, PM2.5 and tuberculosis in Northwest China Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Fan Ding, Xianglong Liu, Zengyun Hu, Weichen Liu, Yajuan Zhang, Yi Zhao, Shi Zhao, Yu Zhao
Existing evidence suggested that the risk of tuberculosis (TB) infection was associated to the variations in temperature and PM2.5. A total of 9,111 cases of TB were reported in Ningxia Hui Auto...
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Spatial epidemiological characteristics and driving factors of myopia among school-age children based on geographical detector: a national study Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Jingfeng Mu, Mingjie Jiang, Haoxi Zhong, Jiantao Wang, Shaochong Zhang
The present study aimed to examine the spatial characteristics of myopia and identify the socioeconomic and environmental factors influencing its prevalence. Myopia prevalence among children of sch...
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Human epithelial lung cell toxicity assessment of collected graphite particles from an iron casting industry (in vitro study) Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Rezvan Zendehdel, Omar Hahad, Zahra Panjali
Workers in the iron casting industries are exposed to various chemicals, especially graphite in furnace process. This study aims to investigate the toxic effects of graphite particles on human lung...
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Evaluating the health risks of heavy metal pollution in dust storms in the city of Erbil in the Kurdistan region of Iraq Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-25 Rebwar Omar Hassan, Fuad Othman Abdullah, Diyar Salahuddin Ali, Hazha Omar Othman, Dilshad Aziz Darwesh
This study examined the heavy metal content in dust storm samples from Erbil, Iraq, along with four other locations. Using ICP-MS, Cd, Ni, Cr, Hg, Pb, Zn, Mn, Cu, Co, Fe and As were determined. The...
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Determinants of subjective outdoor thermal comfort in an urban historic and cultural heritage landscape in Xi’an, China Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-23 Bin Yu, Shujuan Yang, Meng Zhen
In this study, we investigated factors related to subjective outdoor thermal comfort in the Ancient Ming Dynasty Walled City in Xi’an, China. Environmental data were collected from study sites by m...
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Evaluation of radiological health risk due to ingestion and inhalation of radon in commercial packaged fruit juices consumed in Turkey Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Yusof-den Jamasali, Şeref Turhan, Temel K. Bakır, Ergin. M. Altuner, Celalattin Duran, Aybaba Hançerlioğulları, Aslı Kurnaz
Fruit juices (FJs) are among the most popular beverages frequently preferred by consumers, believing FJs contain the nutritional values, minerals, phytochemicals, vitamins, and antioxidants necessa...
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Histological investigation in aging male and female gerbil prostates after prenatal exposure to pequi (Caryocar brasiliense Cambess) oil and 17α-ethinylestradiol Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Patrícia Matias Carvalho e Silva, Jéssica Adriane Zuffo, Maria Eduarda Hellou de Souza Mendes, Lucas Tavares Silva, João Victor Oliveira de Souza, Tracy Martina Marques Martins, Ana Paula da Silva Perez
The female prostate, also known as Skene’s gland, is present in both humans and rodents. Prenatal exposure to ethinylestradiol (EE2), a synthetic estrogen found in oral contraceptives, induces porm...
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Exploring the synergistic potential of wild nettle and olive oil: bioactive compounds, antioxidant capacity, and antibacterial properties Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Hedia Manai-Djebali, Walid Yeddes, Majdi Hammami, Salma Nait-Mohamed, Emna Habachi, Kamel Msaada, Nabil Ben Youssef
This study delved into the incorporation of wild nettle (Urtica dioica L.) leaves powder with virgin olive oil, exploring its potential to enhance nutritional value and health benefits. The antioxi...
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Class 1 and 2 integrons and antibiotic resistance profile in Salmonella spp. from San Cristobal River, Laguna, Philippines Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Marie-Médiatrice Kikongo Ntabugi, Bahati J. Manegabe, John B. Dewar, Christian Sekomo Birame
Infection with multidrug resistant bacteria is a significant public health concern. Bacteria culture of water samples (n=120) collected in San Cristobal River, Philippines, showed that half (n=60) ...
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Public knowledge and attitude towards drug-food interactions: implications for improved public health safety Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-26 Anan S. Jarab, Walid Al-Qerem, Haya Y. Alajlouni, Karem H. Alzoubi, Shrouq Abu Heshmeh, Tareq L. Mukattash, Abdallah Y. Naser, Yazid N Al Hamarneh
Drug-Food Interaction (DFI) can potentially lead to treatment ineffectiveness and adverse health outcomes. This study investigated knowledge and attitude towards DFI and the associated factors. A v...
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Bisphenol derivatives in cord blood and association between thyroid hormones and potential exposure sources Int. J. Environ. Health Res. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-26 Merve Buke Sahin, Murat Cagan, Anıl Yirun, Aylin Balcı Ozyurt, Selinay Basak Erdemli Kose, Irem Iyigun, Melda Celik, Ozgur Ozyuncu, Pınar Erkekoglu, Cavit Isik Yavuz
Endocrine-disrupting environmental chemicals are a public health concern, particularly fetal exposure to Bisphenol derivatives. This study aimed to assess fetal exposure to Bisphenol derivatives (B...