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Particulates Matter: The Influence of Cumulative Local Air Pollution Exposure on Sixth-Grade Academic Achievement in California. 微粒物质:加利福尼亚州累积的当地空气污染暴露对六年级学习成绩的影响。
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Environmental Health Insights Pub Date : 2024-11-02 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/11786302241293292
Robert W Wassmer, Michael D Turgeon
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of β-Lactamase Genes of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamases-Producing Escherichia coli From Dairy Farm Environments of Haryana, India. 印度哈里亚纳邦奶牛场环境中产广谱β-内酰胺酶大肠埃希氏菌β-内酰胺酶基因的流行率和风险因素。
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Environmental Health Insights Pub Date : 2024-10-31 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/11786302241296694
Sarin Kamboj, Jinu Manoj, Jasleen Kaur, Mahavir Singh, Rajesh Chhabra
{"title":"Prevalence and Risk Factors of β-Lactamase Genes of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamases-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> From Dairy Farm Environments of Haryana, India.","authors":"Sarin Kamboj, Jinu Manoj, Jasleen Kaur, Mahavir Singh, Rajesh Chhabra","doi":"10.1177/11786302241296694","DOIUrl":"10.1177/11786302241296694","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Presence of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL)-producing <i>Enterobacteriaceae</i> in the dairy farm environment and food chain could be a possible interface for the exchange of antimicrobial resistance genes between humans and animals. A total of 600 samples comprised of raw bovine milk, faeces, feed, environmental swabs and water samples from 20 different bovine dairy farms in and around Hisar city, Haryana, India were analysed for presence of ESBL encoding genes. Out of 240 isolates of <i>Escherichia coli</i> obtained, 74 isolates were found to be ESBL producers. Maximum number of ESBL isolates were found from faeces (40.5%) followed by raw milk (37.8%) and environmental swabs (17.5%). Most of the ESBL <i>E. coli</i> isolates were sensitive to chloramphenicol (82.4%) and gentamicin (77.0%) antibiotics. The <i>bla</i> <sub>CTX-M</sub> gene was found to be most prevalent (52.0%) followed by <i>bla</i> <sub>TEM</sub> (9.45%) while <i>bla</i> <sub>SHV</sub> gene alone was not detected in any sample by simplex PCR. However, the co-expression of bla<sub>CTX-M</sub> + bla<sub>TEM</sub> (21.6%) and bla<sub>CTX-M</sub> + bla<sub>SHV</sub> (4.05%) genes were also observed. The housing system, milking method and the hygienic mangement practices followed at farm level are found to be significant risk factors of ESBL-producing <i>E. coli</i> in dairy farms of Haryana.</p>","PeriodicalId":11827,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Health Insights","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11526188/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142560327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Environmental Exposure Inequities Among Sexual and Gender Minority Populations in the United States: A Scoping Review. 美国性少数群体和性别少数群体在环境暴露方面的不平等:范围审查》。
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Environmental Health Insights Pub Date : 2024-10-30 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/11786302241296225
Nicholas A Carlisle, Sarah MacCarthy, Karlie Burrell, Jeffrey Wickliffe
{"title":"Environmental Exposure Inequities Among Sexual and Gender Minority Populations in the United States: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Nicholas A Carlisle, Sarah MacCarthy, Karlie Burrell, Jeffrey Wickliffe","doi":"10.1177/11786302241296225","DOIUrl":"10.1177/11786302241296225","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite growing attention and guiding frameworks, we still know very little about how environmental exposures may be contributing to the health inequities experienced by sexual and gender minority (SGM) people, especially exposures beyond psycho-behavioral mechanisms that have traditionally been viewed as the pathways between minority stress and negative health outcomes. To address this gap in knowledge, we conducted a scoping review to determine the extent to which disparities in environmental exposures between SGM and non-SGM (ie, heterosexual and cisgender) populations have been measured in the United States. We searched PubMed for studies that were (1) peer-reviewed; (2) written in English; (3) quantitatively measured environmental exposures; (4) included 1 or more groups identifying as a sexual minority, gender minority, or both; (5) compared to the general population; (6) in the United States; and (7) published on or after January 1, 2011. Our scoping review identified very few studies that examined and documented environmental exposure disparities between SGM and non-SGM populations in the United States. These studies focused mostly on cigarette smoke exposures. None examined environmental exposure disparities between gender minority and cisgender populations. To address this critical gap in environmental health research for SGM populations in the short term, researchers can merge existing environmental data (eg, data from the Environmental Protection Agency) with SGM population data. Longer-term solutions require systematically including validated sexual orientation and gender identity measures across federal, state, and local datasets, as well as increased funding for original research that explores diverse environmental exposures. Taken together, these efforts can significantly advance our ability to identify and address environmental health inequities experienced by SGM people.</p>","PeriodicalId":11827,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Health Insights","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11528665/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142567413","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Microbial Contamination of Herbal Medicines in Africa, 2000-2024: A Systematic Review. 2000-2024 年非洲草药的微生物污染:系统回顾。
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Environmental Health Insights Pub Date : 2024-10-30 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/11786302241293345
Wisdom K Ahiabor, Samuel Darkwah, Eric S Donkor
{"title":"Microbial Contamination of Herbal Medicines in Africa, 2000-2024: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Wisdom K Ahiabor, Samuel Darkwah, Eric S Donkor","doi":"10.1177/11786302241293345","DOIUrl":"10.1177/11786302241293345","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Herbal medicine has been a cornerstone of healthcare for centuries, with an estimated 80% of the world's population relying on it. In Africa, herbal medicine is the backbone of rural healthcare, serving 80% to 90% of the population. Despite its widespread use, the safety of herbal medicine raises a significant concern considering the lack of regulation and testing, particularly in Africa. Microbial contamination is a primary safety risk threatening consumer health. In this systematic review, we aimed to synthesise evidence on microbial contamination in herbal medicines across Africa, provide a clear understanding of the problem, and inform effective public health interventions regarding microbial contamination of herbal medicines in Africa.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The systematic review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. A literature search was conducted across PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, Scopus, and Google Scholar using appropriate search terms. Eligible studies were selected based on predetermined criteria, and data were extracted and analysed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The review included fifty eligible studies in Africa, with a combined sample size of 1996, of which 1791 showed microbial contamination. Bacterial contaminants were reported in 98% of studies, with <i>Escherichia coli</i> (62%) being the most reported bacteria, followed by <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (57%), and <i>Bacillus</i> spp. (55%). Fungal contaminants were reported in 70% of studies, with <i>Aspergillus</i> spp. (40%) being the most reported, followed by <i>Penicillium</i> spp. (27%) and <i>Candida</i> spp. (26%). Parasitic contaminants were reported in 2% of the studies reviewed. A total of 70 bacterial species, 37 fungal species, and 6 parasite species were identified in this review.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Herbal medicines in Africa pose significant health threats to consumers due to the high prevalence of diverse microbial contaminants and clinically significant pathogens. This emphasises the need for stricter regulations and quality control measures in the production, sale and use of herbal medicines.</p>","PeriodicalId":11827,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Health Insights","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11528601/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142567518","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Microbial Contamination and Meat Handling Practices in Hawassa City Butcher Shops, Ethiopia. 埃塞俄比亚哈瓦萨市肉店的微生物污染和肉类处理方法。
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Environmental Health Insights Pub Date : 2024-10-28 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/11786302241293289
Zebitu Kenaw, Amanuel Ejeso, Dawit Deresse, Beekam Kebede Olkeba
{"title":"Microbial Contamination and Meat Handling Practices in Hawassa City Butcher Shops, Ethiopia.","authors":"Zebitu Kenaw, Amanuel Ejeso, Dawit Deresse, Beekam Kebede Olkeba","doi":"10.1177/11786302241293289","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/11786302241293289","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Unsafe meat handling in butcher shops exacerbates microbial contamination, contributing to widespread food-related infections, particularly in developing countries like Ethiopia. In Ethiopia, microbial contamination in the meat supply chain is pervasive due to limited knowledge, inadequate hygiene practices, insufficient training, poor enforcement of food safety standards, and the absence of advanced diagnostic tools and regular microbial testing. This study aimed to assess the microbial load of meat, its contact surfaces, and meat handling practices of butcher shop workers in Hawassa city, Ethiopia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to April 2023 among butcher shop workers in Hawassa city, Ethiopia. One hundred forty-four (144) swab samples were collected, and the microbial load was evaluated by serial dilution method and counted using standard procedures. A total of 52 workers were interviewed to assess meat handling practices. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze survey and laboratory data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings of this study revealed that the levels of Total Plate Count, <i>Enterobacteriaceae</i>, and staphylococci from meat samples collected from the butchers were 6.14, 5.58, and 5.23, respectively. The levels of Total Plate Count, <i>Enterobacteriaceae</i>, and staphylococci in the swab samples collected from knives, chopping boards, and weighing boards were 5.66, 5.27, and 5.28; 5.61, 5.33, and 5.03; and 5.29, 4.97, and 4.91, respectively. In the butcher shops, 83% of the meat was exposed to flies without protection, and 64% of meat handling equipment was not disinfected.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The Total Plate Count, <i>Enterobacteriaceae</i> and staphylococci levels in meat samples and swab samples collected from knives, chopping boards, and weighing boards were above acceptable levels. These findings suggest the presence of potential pathogenic microorganisms, likely due to poor personal hygiene of the workers, inadequate cleaning and sterilization in the butcher shops, and cross-contamination from sources, including paper money handled, and skin contact.</p>","PeriodicalId":11827,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Health Insights","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11520008/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142544462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Heavy Metal Contamination in Omo River, Ethiopia: Environmental and Human Health Risks. 埃塞俄比亚奥莫河的重金属污染:环境和人类健康风险。
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Environmental Health Insights Pub Date : 2024-10-24 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/11786302241290068
Kotacho Abiy Andemo, Yimer Girma Tilahun, Sota Solomon Sorsa, Berego Yohannes Seifu
{"title":"Heavy Metal Contamination in Omo River, Ethiopia: Environmental and Human Health Risks.","authors":"Kotacho Abiy Andemo, Yimer Girma Tilahun, Sota Solomon Sorsa, Berego Yohannes Seifu","doi":"10.1177/11786302241290068","DOIUrl":"10.1177/11786302241290068","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Omo River flows through the town of Omorate, where domestic, municipal, and industrial wastes from the town and its surroundings, including agrochemicals, are discharged into the river. The present study was conducted to determine the levels of heavy metals and associated environmental and human health impacts from the Lower Omo River freshwater ecosystem (water and sediment) of the Lower Omo River. The mean concentrations of heavy metals detected in the river water were 0.439 mg/l for (Mn), 0.1 (Zn), 0.168 (Cu), 0.393 (Cr), 0.318 (Pb), 0.007 (Ni), 8.926 (Fe), and 0.06 (Co).The order for the mean concentrations of the heavy metals in the water was Fe > Mn > Cr > Pb > Cu > Zn > Cu > Co > Ni. The HPI value indicates that all water sampling sites were highly contaminated. Oral and dermal HQs for both children and adults were in the order of Cr > Pb > Mn > Fe > Cu > Co > Ni > Zn. The HQ value greater than 1 was investigated for Cr, Pb, and Mn in both children and adults by ingestion and dermal routes from the river water. The CRs for both children and adults by ingestion of the river water followed the order Cr > Pb. According to the CRI value, the river water could be classified as a very high environmental risk. The EI results for the heavy metals detected in the sediments also followed the order: Fe > Cr > Cu > Pb > Mn > Co > Zn > Ni.</p>","PeriodicalId":11827,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Health Insights","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11503875/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142497373","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Long Lasting Insecticide-Treated Nets Utilization and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women in Shebel Berenta District, Northwest Ethiopia. 埃塞俄比亚西北部谢贝尔贝伦塔区孕妇的长效驱虫蚊帐使用情况及相关因素。
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Environmental Health Insights Pub Date : 2024-10-21 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/11786302241291957
Yeshitla Getnet, Abraham Teym, Moges Wubie, Sintayehu Shiferaw, Bayou Tilahun Assaye, Zelalem Aneley, Habitamu Mekonen Abera, Habtamu Temesgen
{"title":"Long Lasting Insecticide-Treated Nets Utilization and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women in Shebel Berenta District, Northwest Ethiopia.","authors":"Yeshitla Getnet, Abraham Teym, Moges Wubie, Sintayehu Shiferaw, Bayou Tilahun Assaye, Zelalem Aneley, Habitamu Mekonen Abera, Habtamu Temesgen","doi":"10.1177/11786302241291957","DOIUrl":"10.1177/11786302241291957","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Insecticide-treated bed nets are cost-effective vector control methods for malaria prevention. Malaria during pregnancy poses a significant health problem in Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess insecticide-treated nets utilization and associated factors among pregnant women in Shebel Berenta District, Northwest Ethiopia.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess insecticide-treated bed nets utilization and associated factors among pregnant women in Shebel Berenta District, Northwest Ethiopia, in 2023.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 15 to April 30, 2023, on 505 randomly selected pregnant women. Data were collected using a pre-tested structured questionnaire and observational checklist, analyzed with EpiData 3.1 and SPSS 25. Significant factors associated with long-lasting insecticide-treated nets were identified (P < .05, 95% CI) and were reported as statistically significant factors associated with the utilization of insecticide-treated bed nets.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The utilization of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets was 45.10% [95% CI: 40.5%-49.2%]. Mothers who had antenatal care follow-up (AOR = 3.359; 95%CI: 1.829, 6.166), mothers with illiterate educational status (AOR = 0.196; 95%CI: 0.064-0.603), and mothers who had received information (message) (AOR = 8.102; 95%CI: 3.942-16.653) were significantly associated with long lasting insecticide-treated net utilization.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Utilization of long lasting insecticide-treated nets by pregnant women was 45.1%, which was lower than the WHO standard. Attending antenatal care, receiving information (messages) about malaria and long lasting insecticide-treated net, and mother's being literate had a substantial impact on long lasting insecticide-treated net utilization. Therefore, efforts should be made to strengthen ANC service, health information and women's educational status to increase utilization of long lasting insecticide-treated nets.</p>","PeriodicalId":11827,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Health Insights","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11528622/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142567429","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Corrigendum to "Thomas CR, Kelley TR. A Brief Review of Silicosis in the United States. Environmental Health Insights. 2010;4. doi:10.4137/EHI.S4628". Thomas CR, Kelley TR.美国矽肺病简评》。Environmental Health Insights.2010;4. doi:10.4137/EHI.S4628".
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Environmental Health Insights Pub Date : 2024-10-21 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/11786302241272277
{"title":"Corrigendum to \"Thomas CR, Kelley TR. A Brief Review of Silicosis in the United States. Environmental Health Insights. 2010;4. doi:10.4137/EHI.S4628\".","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/11786302241272277","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/11786302241272277","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article DOI: 10.4137/EHI.S4628.].</p>","PeriodicalId":11827,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Health Insights","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11497506/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142497372","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Rotavirus in Water Environments: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 水环境中的轮状病毒:系统回顾与元分析》。
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Environmental Health Insights Pub Date : 2024-10-18 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/11786302241276667
Aaron Awere-Duodu, Eric S Donkor
{"title":"Rotavirus in Water Environments: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Aaron Awere-Duodu, Eric S Donkor","doi":"10.1177/11786302241276667","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/11786302241276667","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Despite the adoption of rotavirus vaccines, sporadic outbreaks of the virus have been reported in many parts of the world. These outbreaks are facilitated by several factors including the ease of transmission of rotavirus through water environments. This systematic review aimed to determine the global prevalence of rotavirus in water environments.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>Comprehensive Boolean searches were conducted in PubMed, SCOPUS, and Web of Science. A total of 75 eligible studies were included in the study, from which data was extracted for both systematic review and meta-analysis. Extracted prevalence data was grouped according to six water categories: drinking water, untreated sewage, treated sewage, surface water, groundwater, and others. A single-group prevalence meta-analysis was conducted in RStudio version 4.3.3 subjecting the data to the random-effects model.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The included studies were conducted in 32 countries that span 5 continents: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. The pooled prevalence of rotavirus in water environments was 40.86%. Among the individual water environments, untreated sewage had the highest prevalence (68.27%), followed by treated sewage (53.07%), surface water (33.40%), groundwater (25.64%) and drinking water (9.46%). Continental stratification of the prevalence data was as follows: Africa (51.75%), Asia (32.48%), Europe (55.90%), North America (41.80%), and South America (28.51%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There is a high prevalence of rotavirus in water environments, especially in untreated sewage, and in Europe. Further research is needed to find more efficient methods that can effectively eliminate rotavirus to insignificant levels in water environments.</p>","PeriodicalId":11827,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Health Insights","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11494518/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142497374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Wastewater Management in Africa: Challenges and Recommendations. 非洲的废水管理:挑战与建议》。
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Environmental Health Insights Pub Date : 2024-10-09 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1177/11786302241289681
Ejovwokeoghene Joseph Omohwovo
{"title":"Wastewater Management in Africa: Challenges and Recommendations.","authors":"Ejovwokeoghene Joseph Omohwovo","doi":"10.1177/11786302241289681","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/11786302241289681","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Africa, the growing population and industrial growth have resulted in a notable increase in wastewater generation, affecting the quality of water in the region. Wastewater treatment plays a crucial role in safeguarding the environment, public health, aquatic organisms, and water resources, reducing environmental impact, and adhering to regulations. However, the current methods for treating wastewater in Africa fall short of these goals, resulting in substantially poor environmental and health outcomes and inadequate provision of safe water and essential sanitation. Poor wastewater management in several African countries has led to severe health risks for humans, animals, and aquatic ecosystems. This poses a particular threat to vulnerable groups like children, women, and the disabled residing in rural and remote areas with limited access to healthcare. Hence, this article aims to shine a spotlight on the difficulties in managing wastewater in Africa and to recommend several plausible strategies to tackle this issue. A literature search to find the most recent and relevant research papers from various databases, such as Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, and Google Scholar, along with resources from the World Health Organization, was conducted. The selection criteria focused on including the most recent and relevant publications published in English to facilitate comprehension, analysis, and interpretation of the secondary data. Essentially, addressing the challenge of wastewater management in Africa requires developing indigenous innovative technologies, transitioning to a sustainable economy, establishing wastewater treatment infrastructures in rural and remote areas, enhancing operation and maintenance practices, training treatment facility workers, improving electricity supply, strengthening government participation and support, encouraging public involvement, setting local water quality benchmarks, and international financial and technical support. By tackling the problem of insufficient wastewater treatment in Africa, it is possible to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6, which centers on ensuring clean water and sanitation for all.</p>","PeriodicalId":11827,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Health Insights","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11467993/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142460933","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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