• I am the current Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health in the Department of Labor, have a great deal of experience in occupational epidemiology, and am the former acting Chair of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at The George Washington University. (confex.com)
  • The team is multidisciplinary, gathering competences in environmental/occupational epidemiology, environmental toxicology, biology and exposure/analytical sciences. (cress-umr1153.fr)
  • We were surprised to see how strong air pollution's impact was on the progression of emphysema on lung scans, in the same league as the effects of cigarette smoking, which is by far the best-known cause of emphysema," said the study's senior co-author, Dr. Joel Kaufman, UW professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and epidemiology in the School of Public Health. (enn.com)
  • Dr. Long is an expert in the area of exposure and risk assessment, with particular expertise in indoor and outdoor air pollution, inhalation toxicology, air pollution epidemiology, air sampling and measurement, and exposure modeling. (gradientcorp.com)
  • Johanna's overall research interests are within veterinary and human epidemiology including investigating health effects of environmental exposures such as air pollution and environmental pollutants, infectious disease epidemiology, disease prevalence and distribution, and validation of data. (surrey.ac.uk)
  • Houston (July 21, 2022) - Jennifer Ish, PhD, MS, an alumnus of the Occupational Epidemiology program at the Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (SWCOEH) at UTHealth School of Public Health, was the first author of a study examining associations between maternal occupational exposure to chemicals and child cognitive function. (uth.edu)
  • The article, " Maternal occupational exposure to chemicals and child cognitive function ", was co-authored by Dr. David Gimeno, Center Director and Occupational Epidemiology Program Director for the SWCOEH, and Dr. George Delclos, Deputy Director of the SWCOEH. (uth.edu)
  • Then, hypothetical true and error-prone exposures of classical, Berkson and mixture types were created and the appropriate multi-pollutant models were fitted. (bmj.com)
  • The results indicate a slight, reversible effect of toluene on the cortical level or on the hypothalamic-pituitary axis at exposures well below the permissible levels, possibly mediated through an effect on catecholamine neurotransmission. (lu.se)
  • biomarkers of exposure, multi-route exposures to volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds, exposure to disinfection by-products in drinking water, the role of air pollution in exacerbation of asthma and other diseases, exposures within aircraft and other modes of transportation, indoor air, gene-environmental exposure. (rutgers.edu)
  • There are many environmental contaminants whose human health effects cannot easily be studied outside the workplace, because these exposures are at relatively low levels. (confex.com)
  • Finally, interventions in environmental and occupational health are linked: in many cases, control of workplace exposures can reduce all exposures, if control is accomplished through substitution by less toxic alternatives or in many cases improved engineering controls. (confex.com)
  • 2. Identify examples of occupational exposures that have been increased as a result of environmental regulations. (confex.com)
  • Now, results from a new study show that there is a significant association between multiple prenatal and early life exposures to indoor pollutants and the degree of allergic sensitivity in 2 year old children. (theglobalfool.com)
  • They also found that combined effect of multiple exposures may be more influential to allergy development than one single exposure. (theglobalfool.com)
  • Studies suggest that higher breast cancer rates in urban areas persist after accounting for the prevalence of known risk factors, leading to speculation that urban environmental exposures, such as air pollution, may play a role in the etiology of breast cancer. (biomedcentral.com)
  • They identify potential occupational exposures with potential to promote the effects of noise and focus future epidemiological investigations. (cdc.gov)
  • The review in Science addresses questions about occupational and inhalation exposures to nanoparticles and outlines the properties of nanomaterials that need to be considered for toxicity testing. (medgadget.com)
  • Those studies and several epidemiologic findings before them, continue to support the implementation of regulatory programs to reduce exposures of underground miners to radon and to provide compensation for occupational lung-cancer (Samet 1992). (nationalacademies.org)
  • Weschler's area of research is in chemical reactions among indoor pollutants and their products, including ozone-derived free radicals and secondary organic aerosols, as well as indoor pollutant exposures, their contributions to total pollutant exposures and their consequent health effects. (rutgers.edu)
  • Assessed the relationship between occupational exposures to diesel engine exhaust and other substances ( e.g. , creosote, silica dust, asbestos) and cancer risk among former railroad workers. (gradientcorp.com)
  • The collaboration began with Ish's abstract " Maternal occupational exposure to chemicals and neurocognitive development at 4-5 years of age ", which she presented at ISEE 2021 last August, and continued with Ish co-authoring a study of Maternal occupational exposures and fetal growth , published in April 2022. (uth.edu)
  • Harmful effects of nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) often occur from either high-level short-term or low-level long-term exposures. (medscape.com)
  • If this is used after considering all local environmental conditions and influences such as adhesion, air speed of emissions, fluid mechanics or tool movements, the required degree of capturing increases with a minimal air flow. (ishn.com)
  • As discussed at our meeting, we have trouble reconciling Environment Canada's view that based on all scientific evidence the listing of all PM emissions is completely justified, while others, including the Scientific Advisory Board of the US EPA and the Health Effects Institute, have not yet come to the same conclusion. (canada.ca)
  • Assessed potential cancer and non-cancer risks from inhalation of criteria air pollutants and air toxics in stack and fugitive emissions from the plant, and also evaluated potential health risks associated with mercury deposition and accumulation in fish. (gradientcorp.com)
  • We assess pollutant emissions for compliance with regulatory limits and ensure environmental liabilities are identified and associated risks reduced. (bureauveritas.id)
  • Burning fossil fuels is the primary source of climate-warming emissions, while also a major contributor to health damaging air pollution. (who.int)
  • 2.Chemical and fume exposure: Occupational exposure to dust, gas, and fumes is strongly linked to the risk of developing COPD. (indiatimes.com)
  • Those who suffer from asthma may find that their conditions intensify at work where gases, vapors, fumes and dust pollute the air. (ohsonline.com)
  • Organic dust inflames the air sacks and scar tissue in the lungs. (ohsonline.com)
  • Airborne crystalline silica dust is present in the air of mines, clay, foundries, glass, stone and blasting operations. (ohsonline.com)
  • In order to effectively remove airborne pollutants such as dust, fume, vapors, gases or odors, they must be extracted as close as possible to the point of origin. (ishn.com)
  • Employee protection from the harmful effects of air pollutants in the form of dust, fumes, and mists. (systech-design.com)
  • Ducted Pollution Control Systems - These systems are often termed central systems meaning the pollution control device or dust collector is located away from the process collection point and a duct system conveys the material to the air cleaning device. (systech-design.com)
  • Indoor air pollutants like tobacco smoke, dust, and mold can trigger asthma symptoms and worsen the condition. (todaysmeet.com)
  • Aim: To perform pulmonary function test in stainless steel utensil workers to evaluate and analyze whether long term occupational exposure to stainless steel utensil polishing dust which contains carbon black and chromium affects lung functions. (journalcra.com)
  • Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out to assess and evaluate the effects of stainless steel utensil polishing dust on the lung function. (journalcra.com)
  • 2020). In addition, prevention should include implementing public health policies that minimize occupational exposure to chemicals and dust and reduce air pollutants in the indoor and outdoor settings. (nursingassignmentsexpert.com)
  • However, the need for ventilation to reduce levels of Hamilton (1869-1970) who studied effects of lead, Leonard J. Gold- gases and dust was also recognised. (cdc.gov)
  • Ambient air quality management includes monitoring, modelling and assessing a wide range of pollutants, including dust and odours in the outdoor air. (bureauveritas.id)
  • A situation analysis of the health response to sand and dust storms in Islamic Republic of Iran was conducted and plan of action developed to promote science and build evidence on the impact of air quality. (who.int)
  • Information on levels of exposure to these compounds, as measured by their metabolite levels in urine, is essential to determine the need for regulatory mechanisms to reduce the levels of hazardous air pollutants to which the general population is exposed. (cdc.gov)
  • 1970 - Clean Air Act , amended in 1977 and 1990 with National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS), regulates off-site contamination, that is, pollution outside one's facility. (onlineethics.org)
  • BACKGROUND-- There is evidence from previous studies that maternal occupational exposure to hazardous air pollutants is positively associated with oral clefts, however, studies evaluating the association between residential exposure to these toxicants and oral clefts are lacking. (cdc.gov)
  • 2002), including hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure assessment to biological and non-biological airborne particles, air pollution, exposure and health effects of nanoparticles. (rutgers.edu)
  • However, certain environmental air pollutants, such as ozone and respirable particles, do reach levels that may cause acute and chronic respiratory effects. (mhmedical.com)
  • These particles become a part of the air where you could inhale them without realizing it. (ohsonline.com)
  • Pre-separators ensure that coarse particles are extracted from the air flow before the fume extractor. (ishn.com)
  • The testing model developed at UCLA is based on toxicity testing for occupational and air pollution particles, which include nanoparticles. (medgadget.com)
  • For air pollution particles, this injury can translate into asthma and atherosclerotic heart disease. (medgadget.com)
  • It is very concerning that small pollutant particles in the air and indeed microplastic particles of similar size are getting into the environment when we don't yet understand their potential to promote cancer. (medscape.com)
  • There is an urgent need to set up laboratory studies to investigate the effects of these small air pollutant particles on the latency, grade, aggression , and progression of breast tumors," he added. (medscape.com)
  • He is an internationally experienced expert on occupational and environmental health issues resulting from exposure to particles in air and water, allergens, gases and related agents and circumstances. (scoeh.ch)
  • Exposure to air fresheners and candles is of particular interest, as they contain phthalates, ubiquitous pollutants with wide-ranging negative health impacts . (theglobalfool.com)
  • Although the progeny of radon are now a well-recognized cause of lung-cancer, radon itself has again become a topic of controversy and public-health concern because it has been found to be a ubiquitous indoor air pollutant to which all persons are exposed (Cole 1993 and Proctor 1995 review the controversy). (nationalacademies.org)
  • Multi-pollutant models are usually used in air pollution studies to identify the independent health effects of more than one pollutant. (bmj.com)
  • This fact sheet is one in a series of summaries about hazardous substances and their health effects. (cdc.gov)
  • stress as a moderator of health effects due to exposure. (rutgers.edu)
  • Nearly 200 air toxics have been associated with adverse health effects in occupational studies or laboratory studies, but have not been monitored in general population groups. (cdc.gov)
  • Given the large number of people who smoke waterpipe and the fact that waterpipe smoking has become a fashionable trend in the Middle East and the Western world among the youth, it is essential to study the health effects of waterpipe smoking with renewed emphasis. (who.int)
  • Epidemiologic and occupational studies indicate adverse health effects due to inhalation of particulate air pollutants, but precise biologic mechanisms responsible have yet to be fully established. (duke.edu)
  • Silicium is a highly toxic chemical and can cause a variety of health effects. (managenergy.tv)
  • To achieve this, the EPA periodically reviews a large body of scientific research dealing with the adverse health effects of pollutants. (mhmedical.com)
  • In these cases, studies of the health effects in worker populations are extrapolated down to estimate the risk among those exposed in community environments. (confex.com)
  • While the law requires employers and companies to provide protection, exposure to workplace toxins has chronic health effects long after initial exposure. (ohsonline.com)
  • 1) Adjusting for socio-economy is important when investigating the health effects of air pollution. (lu.se)
  • Echoing PARIS cohort research, this axis aims to study health effects of transport professionals' exposure to air pollutants. (cress-umr1153.fr)
  • The discriminatory practice of "redlining" neighborhoods may be history, but its legacy of denying publicly funded projects to some areas includes health effects that linger today, a new study suggests. (berkeley.edu)
  • Dr. Balmes' research is focused on the respiratory, cardiovascular and metabolic health effects of various air pollutants and occupational agents. (berkeley.edu)
  • The Environmental Protection Agency considers PERC a toxic air pollutant, meaning that it's "known or suspected to cause cancer or other serious health effects. (rinse.com)
  • Until TRAP levels can be significantly reduced on a global scale, there is a need for effective shorter-term strategies to prevent the adverse health effects of TRAP. (mdpi.com)
  • In this paper, we conducted a non-systematic literature review to assess the available evidence on antioxidant-rich diets and antioxidant supplements as a strategy to mitigate adverse health effects of TRAP in human subjects. (mdpi.com)
  • Health education can be provided to teenagers and young adults on the health effects of tobacco to reduce the chances of smoking initiation (Papi et al. (nursingassignmentsexpert.com)
  • Johanna's postdoctoral training took place at the Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institute in Stockholm with main focus on health effects of air pollution exposure using four local cohorts but also collaboration with ~20 other centres in Europe to address this issue. (surrey.ac.uk)
  • She moved on to the unit of Occupational and Environmental Medicine at Uppsala University investigating health effects related to exposure to persistent environmental pollutants such as dioxin, flame retardants and PCBs before accepting the position here at University of Surrey. (surrey.ac.uk)
  • Human biomonitoring allows us to measure our exposure to chemicals by measuring either the substances themselves, their metabolites or markers of subsequent health effects in body fluids or tissues. (researchgate.net)
  • Reported by: Air Pollution and Respiratory Health Br, Div of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects, National Center for Environmental Health, CDC. (cdc.gov)
  • Indoor air pollutants such as particulate matter (PM) and microbes have been linked to respiratory health effects in children, particularly asthma-related symptoms such as night coughs and wheezing due to early exposure to indoor air contaminants. (cdc.gov)
  • The stewardship role of the public health sector has been catalyzed through building partnerships and establishing a national committee on climate change and health effects within the Ministry of Health and Medical Education. (who.int)
  • Cadmium's toxic effects on mitochondria are what causes its toxic toxicity. (managenergy.tv)
  • Nel's model predicts toxicity according to the ability of some nanoparticles to generate toxic oxygen radicals, which are highly reactive forms of oxygen that can cause tissue injury, including inflammation and other toxic effects. (medgadget.com)
  • 1970 - Occupational Safety and Health Act established the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to develop mandatory health and safety standards for business, conduct research on occupational health problems and produce criteria identifying toxic substances and safe exposure levels for them. (onlineethics.org)
  • Results must be interpreted cautiously, as estimated exposure was limited to modeled annual average ambient air concentrations, and could not account for other sources or routes other than inhalation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In fact, recent studies show that half of COPD cases worldwide are caused by non-tobacco related risks, like air pollution, occupational exposure to fumes or gases, and passive smoke inhalation. (indiatimes.com)
  • Drs. Kenneth Donaldson and coworkers at the Institute of Occupational Medicine examined whether exposure to ozone activates white blood cells to release substances that can damage lung tissue. (healtheffects.org)
  • Ambient air pollutants from industrial sources : a reference handbook / edited by Michael J. Suess and Klaus Grefen, Dieter W. Reinisch. (who.int)
  • The subsequently produced documents are used in the development of a National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for each of the so-called criteria pollutants. (mhmedical.com)
  • Combining modeled ambient air concentrations with data from a large prospective cohort of California women with over 15 years of follow-up, we examined the relationship between breast cancer incidence and modeled concentrations of air pollutants shown to be mammary gland carcinogens (MGCs). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Modeled annual average ambient air concentrations of 24 MGCs from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency were linked to participants' addresses. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Few studies have examined ambient air pollution exposure and risk of breast cancer incidence in human populations. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Therefore, our aim was to contrast the effect estimates of varying ambient particulate matter (PM) on malnutrition indicators between urban and rural areas in Tibet, China. (bvsalud.org)
  • Environmental exposure to ambient and indoor air pollution, noise, extreme temperatures, second-hand smoke and chemicals, among other factors, significantly contribute to the high burden of cardiovascular illnesses in Europe. (europa.eu)
  • As several of the effects of particulate matter in foundries are similar to those found after exposure to ambient air pollution, our results open new hypotheses about how air pollutants modify human health," he added. (scienceblog.com)
  • Ambient air quality monitoring is a separate issue to concerns over indoor air quality and occupational exposure of employees. (bureauveritas.id)
  • Overexposure to these pollutants can exacerbate symptoms of patients with pre-existing respiratory illnesses like asthma, and even make way for newer cases of respiratory diseases including COPD. (indiatimes.com)
  • Workers who stay inside more frequently can have worsened symptoms of pre-existing respiratory diseases or not be able to escape these pollutants. (ohsonline.com)
  • Particulate matter from occupational work is the primary source of respiratory diseases. (ohsonline.com)
  • Pronounced hwt fs'fr-s) phosphine, which eventually evaporates to the White phosphorus is a colorless, white, or yellow air and is changed to less harmful chemicals. (cdc.gov)
  • It also contributes to harmful air pollutants and can irritate the lungs. (managenergy.tv)
  • The increase in the average amount of time indoors means there is an increased risk of harmful health outcomes related to exposure to indoor air pollutants. (theglobalfool.com)
  • With the Aerus Quietpure Home Air Purifier, you can breathe easy knowing that harmful pollutants and allergens are being effectively removed from the air. (todaysmeet.com)
  • In an era founded largely on the success and availability of fossil fuels, the realization of the harmful effects of fossil fuel byproducts has become an increasing public health concern. (medscape.com)
  • Smaller increases in breast cancer risk were also recorded in women exposed to high levels of larger particulate air pollution (PM10 and NO2). (medscape.com)
  • The Working Group focussed its review of epidemiological studies on those in which occupational or environmental exposure to benzene was specifically identified. (cdc.gov)
  • Logistic regression was used to assess the relationship between estimated maternal exposure to each pollutant (benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, and xylene) separately and the risk of oral clefts in offspring. (cdc.gov)
  • In with carcinogenic effects (e.g. benzene, chromates, aromatic the years up to 1930, major scientific progress occurred in the fun- damental principles of protection, which included substitution, enclosure and ventilation (Luxon, 1984 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Several prevalence studies have suggested an association between occupational exposure and respiratory symptoms and asthma, but there has been a lack of incidence studies to verify this. (nih.gov)
  • We can use the strong scientific foundation of air pollution particle testing to help understand the health impact of engineered nanoparticles and ensure safe manufacturing of nanoproducts," said Nel, who also is the co-director of the Southern California Particle Center and the UCLA Asthma and Immunological Disease Center. (medgadget.com)
  • Poor air quality can trigger asthma attacks and may lead to more frequent and severe symptoms. (todaysmeet.com)
  • Children exposed to indoor air pollutants have a higher risk of developing respiratory conditions such as asthma, allergies, and bronchitis. (todaysmeet.com)
  • The National Institute for Occupational Safety and coughing and irritation of the throat and lungs. (cdc.gov)
  • These differences could allow for air pollutants to penetrate more deeply into the lungs and at higher concentrations, making children more vulnerable to air pollutants. (theglobalfool.com)
  • 4.Indoor air pollution: Chulhas and biogas are still widely used in different parts of the country and in poorly ventilated homes exposure to this smoke has proved to have detrimental damage to the lungs. (indiatimes.com)
  • Fine particle pollutants can penetrate deep into the lungs, enter the bloodstream, and be absorbed into breast and other tissue. (medscape.com)
  • Specific chemical agents were selected based both upon their common use in occupational settings and their potential to produce oxidative stress. (cdc.gov)
  • These pollutants can induce oxidative stress and hyperreactivity of the airways. (scirp.org)
  • The effects of exposure to any hazardous substance depend on the dose, the duration, how you are exposed, personal traits and habits, and whether other chemicals are present. (cdc.gov)
  • In the air, white phosphorus reacts rapidly with ยท If you work in industries that use or oxygen to produce relatively harmless chemicals manufacture white phosphorus or within minutes. (cdc.gov)
  • Complex reactions from chemicals at power plants, automobiles and industries also pollute the air. (ohsonline.com)
  • Certain occupations, such as those involving chemicals, pollutants, or hazardous materials, can expose workers to indoor air pollution and increase the risk of respiratory issues. (todaysmeet.com)
  • For example, it can occur when toxic chemicals are illegally dumped into water resources or chemical fires release pollutants into the air. (pmkm.com)
  • Notably, it showed an increased risk in women exposed to BaP and PCB153, two pollutants classed as endocrine-disrupting chemicals, during perimenopause. (medscape.com)
  • Key environmental risk factors for cardiovascular disease in Europe include air pollution, heat and cold, noise, second-hand smoke and chemicals, notably lead. (europa.eu)
  • environmental risk factors like exposure to air pollution, noise and chemicals in the environment and the workplace, second-hand smoke, some infectious agents, thermal stress, and limited accessibility to settings that facilitate physical activity like green spaces. (europa.eu)
  • 1. Identify environmental contaminants to which workers are heavily exposed and whose toxic properties have been studied in occupational settings. (confex.com)
  • Nanoparticles are the most toxic ingredient in these environmental pollutants. (medgadget.com)
  • Laboratory animal studies as well as occupational epidemiological studies demonstrate that a broad range of chemical agents can increase the vulnerability of subjects to noise exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • He is a member of the International Society of Exposure Science, the Air and Waste Management Association, and the American Chemical Society. (gradientcorp.com)
  • The Aerus Quietpure Home Air Purifier effectively removes pollutants and allergens from your home's air. (todaysmeet.com)
  • The result is cleaner air that is free of common irritants and allergens. (todaysmeet.com)
  • Enhance your well-being by efficiently removing pollutants and allergens from your living environment. (todaysmeet.com)
  • The Aerus Quietpure Home Air Purifier is a high-performance air purifier that ensures the air you breathe is free from pollutants and allergens. (todaysmeet.com)
  • In 2000, he obtained his Doctor of Sciences at Switzerland's renowned Federal Institute of Technology, ETH Zurich ( www.ethz.ch ), on the subject of allergens and air pollution in the city of Zurich. (scoeh.ch)
  • According to The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), PERC is a "potential occupational carcinogen. (rinse.com)
  • Weschler was named a Distinguished Member of Professional Staff , for the top 5 percent of staff at Bellcore in 1986 and awarded the 2006 NIOSH Certificate of Appreciation for his contributions to occupational health research agenda. (rutgers.edu)
  • In addition, it produces knowledge on occupational allergy and assess the effectiveness of public policies, through national and international networks. (cress-umr1153.fr)
  • To study the biological plausibility of epidemiological findings, the team develops in vitro models to assess cellular and molecular effects related to air pollutants. (cress-umr1153.fr)
  • Carbon monoxide is the most common air pollutant and is a key contaminant in work settings that involve combustion including transportation, firefighting, and smelting operations. (cdc.gov)
  • NO 2 is one of several pollutants formed as a byproduct of burning fuel or combustion. (medscape.com)
  • Ozone is a highly reactive gas that is a pervasive air pollutant at ground level. (healtheffects.org)
  • The investigators exposed rats to either air alone or air containing different concentrations of ozone for seven hours each day for one, two, or four days. (healtheffects.org)
  • Air pollution - especially ozone air pollution which is increasing with climate change - accelerates the progression of emphysema of the lung. (enn.com)
  • Air pollution - especially ozone air pollution which is increasing with climate change - accelerates the progression of emphysema of the lung, according to a new study led by the University of Washington, Columbia University and the University at Buffalo. (enn.com)
  • While previous studies have shown a clear connection of air pollutants with some heart and lung diseases, the new research published Aug. 13 in JAMA demonstrates an association between long-term exposure to all major air pollutants - especially ozone - with an increase in emphysema seen on lung scans. (enn.com)
  • Important new evidence came from several large occupational cohort studies. (cdc.gov)
  • In animal studies, exposure to DBP during gestation causes infertility, cryptorchidism and problems in sperm development, adverse effects similar to human testicular dysgenesis syndrome. (ewg.org)
  • BACKGROUND: Numerous studies have shown that exposure to air pollutants in the area of residence and the socio-economic status of an individual may be related. (lu.se)
  • However, this association is not widely known in developing countries because the majority of epidemiological studies on air pollution from road traffic and allergic rhinitis are done in developed countries. (scirp.org)
  • I hope it will change with this new [presidential] administration, and they won't have any issue talking about health inequalities and the exacerbation of health inequalities because of climate change," said Sabrina McCormick , PhD, an associate professor of environmental and occupational health at The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. (healthline.com)
  • Assessing the effect of regional deprivation on mortality avoiding compositional bias: a natural experiment. (uni-heidelberg.de)
  • Long-term effects of malaria prevention with insecticide-treated mosquito nets on morbidity and mortality in African children: randomised controlled trial. (uni-heidelberg.de)
  • Furthermore, in some eastern European and Asian countries, where sulfur-containing fuels are burned without adequate air quality regulations, air pollution levels may be attained similar to those that were associated with excess mortality. (mhmedical.com)
  • He has published extensively in both theoretical and applied statistics, including applications to medicine (in particular breast cancer), population health and environmental science (air pollution mortality), information systems (factors in business value from the use of information and computer technology), human-computer interfaces, and statistical education. (edu.au)
  • Air pollution is associated with premature mortality and a wide spectrum of diseases. (mdpi.com)
  • However, the effects on nonmalignant respiratory mortality are less studied, and the data reported are less consistent. (surrey.ac.uk)
  • OBJECTIVES: We have investigated the relationship of long-term exposure to air pollution and nonmalignant respiratory mortality in 16 cohorts with individual level data within the multicenter European Study of Cohorts for Air Pollution Effects (ESCAPE). (surrey.ac.uk)
  • We found no significant associations between air pollution exposure and nonmalignant respiratory mortality. (surrey.ac.uk)
  • CONCLUSIONS: In this study of 16 cohorts, there was no association between air pollution exposure and nonmalignant respiratory mortality. (surrey.ac.uk)
  • NO 2 and the other pollutants it consorts with are increasingly associated with worsening lung function, increased risk of ischemic heart disease and stroke, increased rates of hospital admissions, and even increased rates of mortality. (medscape.com)
  • Radon-222, a noble gas resulting from the decay of naturally occurring uranium-238, was the first occupational respiratory carcinogen to be identified. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Prolonged exposure to indoor air pollutants can contribute to the development of chronic respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bronchitis. (todaysmeet.com)
  • Our data showed a statistically significant association between long-term exposure to fine particlulate matter air pollution, at home and at work, and risk of breast cancer. (medscape.com)
  • Climate change is an overarching threat that touches on all of these things - those who are disadvantaged are at greater risk of suffering most from its negative effects. (healthline.com)
  • There's been a "real lack of federal support for any research into climate change and its effects on health, broadly defined. (healthline.com)
  • Exposure to air pollutants released by greenhouse gases and geographic proximity to polluting facilities, for example, are ways in which disadvantaged communities of color are made especially vulnerable to climate change. (healthline.com)
  • A climate-based assessment of health was implemented in the fields of communicable diseases, NCDs, disasters, air pollution, water pollution, food safety and occupational health to address climate change in 6 climatically different provinces. (who.int)
  • Fervers and colleagues plan to investigate the effects of pollution exposure during the commute to get a complete picture of effects on breast cancer risk. (medscape.com)
  • MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: Air pollution exposure was estimated by land use regression models at the baseline residential addresses of study participants and traffic-proximity variables were derived from geographical databases following a standardized procedure within the ESCAPE study. (surrey.ac.uk)
  • Dr. Long has published approximately 30 journal articles and book chapters in the general areas of indoor and outdoor air pollution and exposure assessment. (gradientcorp.com)
  • Previous work by the same researchers had already established that indoor air freshener exposure is associated with respiratory symptoms at 2 years of age. (theglobalfool.com)
  • The concentrations of PM were higher in urban areas, and the effects of PM on malnutrition indicators among urban children were higher than those of rural children. (bvsalud.org)
  • Therefore, when conducting an epidemiological study on the health effect of air pollution, socio-economy may act as a confounding factor. (lu.se)
  • The association cited Strom for "distinguished contributions to the field of pharmacoepidemiology, the study of the use and effects of pharmaceuticals in populations. (rutgers.edu)
  • Human biomonitoring (HBM) is a tool of health-related environmental monitoring with which populations are examined for their exposure to pollutants from the environment. (researchgate.net)
  • She dedicated this time to the study of the effects of air pollutants on the health of the populations of Lausanne, Geneva and other Swiss cities and published the findings in high-impact scientific journals. (scoeh.ch)