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Association between green space and hepatocellular carcinoma risk: a retrospective cohort study of seven South Korean metropolitan areas. 绿地与肝细胞癌风险之间的关系：韩国7个大都市地区的回顾性队列研究。

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2025-05-29 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2025.2508890

Dong Hyun Kim, Seulggie Choi, Seogsong Jeong, Jooyoung Chang, Sung Min Kim, Sun Jae Park, Jun Hwan Kim, Joung Sik Son, Gyeongsil Lee, Soo Jung Choi, Yun Hwan Oh, Kyae Hyung Kim, Sang Min Park

{"title":"Association between green space and hepatocellular carcinoma risk: a retrospective cohort study of seven South Korean metropolitan areas.","authors":"Dong Hyun Kim, Seulggie Choi, Seogsong Jeong, Jooyoung Chang, Sung Min Kim, Sun Jae Park, Jun Hwan Kim, Joung Sik Son, Gyeongsil Lee, Soo Jung Choi, Yun Hwan Oh, Kyae Hyung Kim, Sang Min Park","doi":"10.1080/09603123.2025.2508890","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2025.2508890","url":null,"abstract":"This longitudinal study evaluated the association between urban green space density and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in seven metropolitan cities of South Korea. Information on study participants was extracted from the Korea National Health Insurance Service database. The study population comprised 104,527 participants aged ≥ 40 years who underwent biennial health screening examinations between 2009 and 2010. Based on land use data retrieved from the Korean National Statistical Office, urban green space density was measured as the area of parks and artificially designed facilities per 1,000 people. Data on the incidence of new HCC were collected from medical treatment claims data from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2019. Compared to those living in the lowest quartile of green space density, those residing in the highest quartile had a lower risk of HCC incidence (adjusted hazard ratio: 0.71, 95% confidence interval: 0.53-0.96). The effect of green space density on reducing HCC risk was especially significant among participants who did not have prior competing liver disease or who did not drink alcohol.An average 18.53 m2 per capita in urban green space density resulted in a 29% decrease in the incidence of HCC.","PeriodicalId":14039,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Health Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144173771","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Probabilistic risk assessment and scenario analysis of ambient PM_2.5 in Bangkok for short-term respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. 曼谷环境PM2.5对短期呼吸和心血管疾病的概率风险评估和情景分析。

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2025-05-20 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2025.2508891

Yacob T Tesfaldet, Penradee Chanpiwat

{"title":"Probabilistic risk assessment and scenario analysis of ambient PM2.5 in Bangkok for short-term respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.","authors":"Yacob T Tesfaldet, Penradee Chanpiwat","doi":"10.1080/09603123.2025.2508891","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2025.2508891","url":null,"abstract":"This study presents a four-year analysis of cardiopulmonary hospital admissions related to PM2.5 exposure in Bangkok to assess the short-term effects of air pollution on health. The Monte Carlo simulation-based AirQ+ model was employed to estimate hospital admissions attributable to various PM2.5 concentrations. The average PM2.5 concentration was 40 ± 17 µg/m3. The monthly median contribution of PM2.5 to total particulate matter pollution ranged from 0.40 to 0.60. Individuals were exposed to PM2.5 levels classified as \"unhealthy for sensitive groups\" (36-56 µg/m3) or \"unhealthy for all\" (57-150 µg/m3) on approximately 50% days annually). Cardiopulmonary admissions peaked during the winter, with 5,755 to 7,000 respiratory cases and approximately 7,000 cardiovascular cases, while both conditions were least prevalent in the summer (respiratory: 4,000; cardiovascular: 5,300). The PM2.5 concentrations mirrored this seasonal pattern, reaching approximately 50 µg/m3 in winter and decreasing to approximately 25 µg/m3 in summer. The AirQ+ simulation estimated that PM2.5 exposure exceeding 15 µg/m3 was associated with 3,306 (95% CI: 0 -15,841) additional respiratory cases and 1,497 (95% CI: 701-6,723) additional cardiovascular cases. Conversely, a 5 µg/m3 reduction in PM2.5 levels could lead to a 22% decrease in hospital admissions for cardiopulmonary diseases, whereas a 5 µg/m3 increase could result in a 16% increase in hospitalizations.","PeriodicalId":14039,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Health Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144110623","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Heavy metals contamination and health risk associated with the consumption of Kiwi fruit, Amlash County, north of Iran. 与食用猕猴桃有关的重金属污染和健康风险，伊朗北部阿姆拉什县。

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2025-05-19 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2025.2508221

Dariush Naghipour, Asiye Moradanjad, Kamran Taghvi, Mehrdad Moslemzadeh

{"title":"Heavy metals contamination and health risk associated with the consumption of Kiwi fruit, Amlash County, north of Iran.","authors":"Dariush Naghipour, Asiye Moradanjad, Kamran Taghvi, Mehrdad Moslemzadeh","doi":"10.1080/09603123.2025.2508221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2025.2508221","url":null,"abstract":"This study assesses the risk of heavy metals in Kiwi fruit in Amlash County orchards. Thirty samples were collected from Kiwi orchards throughout the county. The concentrations of heavy metals (HMs) were measured using a coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-OES), utilizing a model 710ES device manufactured by Agilent USA. Non-cancer and cancer risk assessments were conducted for children and adults via the ingestion pathway. The results indicate that the highest concentration was observed for Fe (305.56 mg/kg), followed by Ni (24.691 mg/kg). The lowest concentrations were recorded for Cd (0.13 mg/kg), As (0.413 mg/kg), and Pb (0.8241 mg/kg). For children, the HQ values of Cu, Fe, Ni, and Pb were consistently over 1 with 95% certainty, whereas for Cd, it was near to 1 (0.9285). In adults, HQ of Cu, Fe, Ni, Cd, and Pb were consistently above 1, whereas only As, and Zn were below 1. The HI values of HMs (except for Cu and Fe) for adults and children were found to be 11.6324 and 25.2426, respectively. The cancer risks are above the acceptable limit for Zn, Fe, Ni, and As, respectively. Based on these findings, monitoring and intervention measures are necessary to mitigate soil contamination by HMs.","PeriodicalId":14039,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Health Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144093679","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The health effects of climate change: identifying strategies, policies, and knowledge gaps: an umbrella review. 气候变化对健康的影响：确定战略、政策和知识差距：总括性审查。

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2025-05-19 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2025.2498624

Giti Bahrami, Nooshin Ghavidel, Zohreh Mahmoodi, Ronan McDermott, Hamed Seddighi

{"title":"The health effects of climate change: identifying strategies, policies, and knowledge gaps: an umbrella review.","authors":"Giti Bahrami, Nooshin Ghavidel, Zohreh Mahmoodi, Ronan McDermott, Hamed Seddighi","doi":"10.1080/09603123.2025.2498624","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2025.2498624","url":null,"abstract":"Climate change has emerged as a significant global challenge with profound implications for human health. This umbrella review synthesizes findings from systematic reviews and meta-analyses to examine the health impacts of climate change and identify strategies to mitigate these effects. This is an umbrella study conducted in major health and biomedical databases, including PubMed, ISI Web of Knowledge, Scopus, and Google Scholar, for articles published between 2011 and 2021. The search strategy followed the protocol published in BMJ Journal in 2020. The selected articles underwent a rigorous screening process based on predefined inclusion criteria. A total of 37 systematic review articles were included in the study. The thematic analysis identified a range of strategies and policies aimed at mitigating the health effects of climate change, including adaptation measures, public health interventions, and interdisciplinary collaborations. The analysis also revealed significant knowledge gaps in certain areas, highlighting the need for further research. The identified strategies and policies offer valuable insights for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and researchers. By integrating these findings into evidence-based policies and practices, we can enhance our ability to mitigate the adverse health impacts of climate change and promote resilience in the face of this global challenge.","PeriodicalId":14039,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Health Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144093684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The influence of home and out-of-school factors on respiratory symptoms among schoolchildren in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 家庭和校外因素对越南胡志明市学童呼吸道症状的影响

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2025-05-18 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2025.2505694

Huynh Ngoc Thanh, Pham An, Phong K Thai, Dung Phung, Hong H T C Le, Tran Ngoc Dang, Nguyen Lu Phuong, Phan Hoang Thuy Dung, Do Thi Hoai Thuong, Alan F Geater

{"title":"The influence of home and out-of-school factors on respiratory symptoms among schoolchildren in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.","authors":"Huynh Ngoc Thanh, Pham An, Phong K Thai, Dung Phung, Hong H T C Le, Tran Ngoc Dang, Nguyen Lu Phuong, Phan Hoang Thuy Dung, Do Thi Hoai Thuong, Alan F Geater","doi":"10.1080/09603123.2025.2505694","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2025.2505694","url":null,"abstract":"This cross-sectional study examined the one-year prevalence of respiratory symptoms (RS) and the influence of home and out-of-school factors among 1,033 schoolchildren (aged 9-12) in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam. PM2.5 levels were also monitored in schools near major roads and residential areas. Near major roads and in residential areas the prevalence of wheezing was 20.6% and 16.9% and that of rhinitis 55.7% and 61.5%, respectively. Neither differed significantly between areas. PM2.5 concentrations were monitored hourly using air quality monitors utilizing light-scattering technology. The geometric means of daily mean PM2.5 concentration in schools adjacent to a major road and schools within the residential area were 61.2 μg/m3 and 31.0 μg/m3, respectively (p < 0.001). After adjustment for confounding, positive associations (aOR [95% CI]) of wheezing and rhinitis, respectively, were seen with exposure to secondhand smoke (1.70 [1.21-2.39] and 1.67 [1.27-2.19]), frequent truck traffic (1.97 [1.22-3.17] and 1.61 [1.13-2.28]), daily traffic congestion (1.57 [1.10-2.22] and 1.33 [1.03-1.73]) and participation in extra classes (1.71 [1.24-2.35] and 1.37 [1.07-1.76]). Wheezing alone was associated with nightly air conditioning use (2.27 [1.47-3.49]) and residential proximity to factories (1.72 [1.10-2.71]). Targeted interventions are needed to improve air quality in both school and home environments in HCMC.","PeriodicalId":14039,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Health Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144093691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Associations of maternal behaviours and environmental exposures with melamine and bisphenol analogs in breast milk: a cross-sectional study. 母乳中三聚氰胺和双酚类似物与母亲行为和环境暴露的关系：一项横断面研究。

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2025-05-18 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2025.2503475

Esra Cinkilli Aktağ, Sıddika Songül Yalçin, Aylin Balci Özyurt, Selinay Başak Erdemli Köse, Suzan Yalçin, Deniz Arca Çakir, Pınar Erkekoğlu

{"title":"Associations of maternal behaviours and environmental exposures with melamine and bisphenol analogs in breast milk: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Esra Cinkilli Aktağ, Sıddika Songül Yalçin, Aylin Balci Özyurt, Selinay Başak Erdemli Köse, Suzan Yalçin, Deniz Arca Çakir, Pınar Erkekoğlu","doi":"10.1080/09603123.2025.2503475","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2025.2503475","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigated the relationship between maternal behaviours, environmental exposures, and the levels of melamine and bisphenols (BPs), including bisphenol F (BPF), bisphenol A-F (BPAF), and bisphenol S (BPS), in breast milk. Mothers provided information on cosmetic use, food packaging, and dietary habits, while breast milk samples were analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography. BPAF, BPS, and BPF were detected in 32.3%, 33.8%, and 20% of samples, respectively, while melamine was present in all samples (mean: 32.3 ± 16.7 ng/mL). Seven samples (10.8%) contained all three BPs, while 49.2% had none. Higher BPAF and BPF levels were observed in breast milk from mothers aged 30-34. Makeup use was associated with elevated BPAF levels (p = 0.013), while sunscreen use was correlated with increased BPF (p = 0.040) and melamine (p = 0.010) levels. Storing oil in plastic containers was linked to higher BPS levels. These findings suggest that maternal exposure to personal care products and food packaging materials significantly influences BPs and melamine levels in breast milk. The results highlight the importance of considering both behavioural and environmental factors when assessing chemical exposure during breastfeeding. Further research is needed to understand the long-term effects of these exposures on infant health.","PeriodicalId":14039,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Health Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144093674","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Genetic insights into the causal relationship between air pollutants and atrial fibrillation: a Mendelian randomization study. 空气污染物和房颤之间因果关系的遗传学见解：孟德尔随机化研究。

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2025-05-16 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2025.2502635

Haiying Chen, Jialu Yin, Long Lin, Paige Luo, Jixu Li, Pingyang Fu, Jingping Lu, Pei Wang

{"title":"Genetic insights into the causal relationship between air pollutants and atrial fibrillation: a Mendelian randomization study.","authors":"Haiying Chen, Jialu Yin, Long Lin, Paige Luo, Jixu Li, Pingyang Fu, Jingping Lu, Pei Wang","doi":"10.1080/09603123.2025.2502635","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09603123.2025.2502635","url":null,"abstract":"Previous observational studies reported associations between air pollutants and atrial fibrillation (AF), but their causal relationships remain unclear. We conducted a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis using genome-wide association studies (GWAS) summary data from the UK Biobank and IEU Open GWAS databases to investigate the genetic causality between air pollutants and AF. Air pollutants were subdivided into nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), with single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with each pollutant identified as instrumental variables (IVs). Subsequently, MR methods including MR-Egger, weighted median, inverse variance weighted (IVW), simple mode, and weighted mode were applied to assess genetic causality, while pleiotropy, heterogeneity, and reliability were also evaluated. IVW findings indicate a consequential correlation between NO2 and increased AF risk, as evidenced by an odds ratio (OR 1.948 [95% confidence interval [CI] 1.011-3.756]; p = 0.046). Conversely, the causal effect of PM2.5 (OR 1.274 [95% CI 0.651-2.493; p = 0.480) and PM10 (OR 1.162 [95% CI 0.891-1.517]; p = 0.268) with AF was not statistically significant. The analysis revealed the absence of pleiotropy (p > 0.05). However, PM2.5 displayed significant heterogeneity (p = 0.2385), whereas NO2 (p = 0.5365) and PM10 (p = 0.7789) did not. This MR analysis suggested a causal effect of NO2 on AF, but not for PM2.5 or PM10.","PeriodicalId":14039,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Health Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144078019","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The impact of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon metabolites on reproductive hormone levels and follicle count in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a case-control study. 多环芳烃代谢物对多囊卵巢综合征患者生殖激素水平和卵泡计数的影响：一项病例对照研究

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2025-05-16 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2025.2506136

Xiaofan Huang, Jiaxue Chen, Yalu Yu, Xinye Zhou, Yu Huang, Zirong Chen, Mengqing Wu, Yangsi Zheng, Xijin Xu, Xiangbin Zheng

{"title":"The impact of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon metabolites on reproductive hormone levels and follicle count in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a case-control study.","authors":"Xiaofan Huang, Jiaxue Chen, Yalu Yu, Xinye Zhou, Yu Huang, Zirong Chen, Mengqing Wu, Yangsi Zheng, Xijin Xu, Xiangbin Zheng","doi":"10.1080/09603123.2025.2506136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2025.2506136","url":null,"abstract":"Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, potentially influenced by environmental factors like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Limited data exist on how PAH exposure affects reproductive health and its association with PCOS. This study investigates the association between urinary PAH metabolites, reproductive hormone levels, and antral follicle count (AFC) in PCOS patients. This case-control study involved 63 PCOS patients and 91 controls. Serum levels of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), testosterone (T), luteinizing hormone (LH) and total AFC were significantly elevated in patients with PCOS compared to the control group. Logistic regression analysis revealed that elevated 9-hydroxyfluorene exposure was associated with increased odds of PCOS case status. Poisson regression analysis found significant positive associations between 9-hydroxyphenanthrene and total AFC, as well as 6-hydroxychrysene and total AFC. Linear regression analysis showed positive associations between total hydroxylated PAHs (ΣOHPAHs) and LH levels, as well as between total hydroxylated naphthalene and LH levels. Poisson regression indicated positive associations between AMH, LH and T with total AFC. Mediation analysis indicated LH significantly mediates the relationship between ΣOHPAHs and total AFC. These findings indicate that PAH exposure may harm ovarian reserve and reveal new links between environmental PAHs and PCOS.","PeriodicalId":14039,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Health Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144078030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) in Chinese children and its association with respiratory symptoms and home environment. 中国儿童呼出一氧化氮分数（FeNO）及其与呼吸道症状和家庭环境的关系

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2025-05-15 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2025.2506137

Yuexia Sun, Justice Mlambo, Yuxuan Zhao, Dan Norbӓck, Samali Ayoma Marasinghe, Jing Hou, Pan Wang, Qingnan Zhang, Jan Sundell

{"title":"Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) in Chinese children and its association with respiratory symptoms and home environment.","authors":"Yuexia Sun, Justice Mlambo, Yuxuan Zhao, Dan Norbӓck, Samali Ayoma Marasinghe, Jing Hou, Pan Wang, Qingnan Zhang, Jan Sundell","doi":"10.1080/09603123.2025.2506137","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2025.2506137","url":null,"abstract":"The association between home environments and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) has been insufficiently investigated. We measured FeNO levels in children aged 4-8 years (N = 105) in Tianjin, China, and examined their association with respiratory symptoms and various indoor environmental parameters, namely house dust mite allergens and phthalates in dust, dampness, environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) and furry pets (dogs/cats) in the home. FeNO levels were significantly higher in children with diagnosed asthma (p < 0.001) and pneumonia (p = 0.03). Exposure to Diisononyl phthalate (DiNP) - a new phthalate replacing the commonly used Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) - was significantly associated with increased FeNO in children (p = 0.01). In conclusion, diagnosed asthma and pneumonia were associated with increased FeNO levels in children. Exposure to DiNP may contribute to airway inflammation, as indicated by its association with increased FeNO levels. These findings underscore the importance of closely monitoring emerging contaminants to better understand their potential impacts on respiratory health.","PeriodicalId":14039,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Health Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144078012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Review of polybrominated diphenyl ethers contamination in environmental compartments of recycling and landfill/dumping facilities: developed vs. developing regions perspective. 回收和填埋/倾倒设施环境隔间中多溴联苯醚污染的综述：发达地区与发展中地区的对比。

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2025-05-15 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2025.2506139

Sidra Shakil, Yumna Sadef, Naeem Akhtar Abbasi

{"title":"Review of polybrominated diphenyl ethers contamination in environmental compartments of recycling and landfill/dumping facilities: developed vs. developing regions perspective.","authors":"Sidra Shakil, Yumna Sadef, Naeem Akhtar Abbasi","doi":"10.1080/09603123.2025.2506139","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2025.2506139","url":null,"abstract":"Electronic devices are considered major sources of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), a group of brominated flame retardants (BFRs) used to mitigate or prevent fire hazards. Despite bans on PBDEs due to their toxicity and persistence in the environment, recycling centers and dumping sites remain active sources of these chemicals from the disposal of older e-waste products that contain them. This review examines historical and current PBDE concentrations in various environmental compartments at recycling centers and landfill/dumping sites, focusing on e-waste in developed and developing regions. It also identifies factors influencing PBDE emission, dispersion, deposition, accumulation, and degradation. Owing to their lipophilic properties, PBDEs preferentially accumulate in solid environmental matrices, with recycling centers exhibiting markedly higher concentrations than landfill/dumping sites. Although water and leachates also contain PBDEs, the presence of organic matter in leachates enhances leaching, resulting in concentrations higher than in pure water yet still lower than in solid matrices. This paper further intends to address the knowledge gaps and aid researchers in designing risk assessment and environmental monitoring studies. In conclusion, developed regions must reduce processing costs and expand recycling capacity, while developing regions need to invest in sustainable e-waste management infrastructure and enforce stricter regulations.","PeriodicalId":14039,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Health Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144078026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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