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Association of mercury exposure with allostatic load and cardiovascular disease risk. 汞暴露与适应负荷和心血管疾病风险的关系。

International public health journal Pub Date : 2024-07-01

Hayley Howard, Emmanuel Obeng-Gyasi

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Empowering communities: The role of wearable devices in environmental justice. 赋予社区权力：可穿戴设备在环境正义中的作用。

International public health journal Pub Date : 2024-07-01

Akua Marfo, Emmanuel Obeng-Gyasi

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A review on the potential lead pollution in domestic water use in the State of Mississippi. 密西西比州生活用水中潜在铅污染的综述。

International public health journal Pub Date : 2024-07-01

William Dodoo Sackey, Emmanuel Obeng-Gyasi

{"title":"A review on the potential lead pollution in domestic water use in the State of Mississippi.","authors":"William Dodoo Sackey, Emmanuel Obeng-Gyasi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"Not so long ago, the city of Jackson, Mississippi, was overwhelmed by severe water challenges following the failure of the city's largest water treatment plant. This failure led to acute water shortage, with most of the residents being unable to access clean tap water. Several of the communities that had running tap water had to subject the water to boiling in order to perform domestic tasks such as bathing or cleaning, as the water was generally unsafe and consisted of dirt and soil sediments. The breakdown in the water treatment plant is largely attributed to severe storms, which led to the flooding of the Pearl River, which serves as the source of the Jackson, Mississippi water system. Although the storms and floods were a significant factor, the Jackson water system has long been subjected to a culture of neglect and poor maintenance. The poor maintenance culture poses a significant public health threat, and it causes the old, rusty water pipelines to leach lead over time, and this has severe health implications. This paper presents a literature review on the potential for lead pollution in domestic water use within the southern state of Mississippi, and it highlights the existing legislation from agencies such as the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which exists to address such problems. This paper further discusses some potential health implications of lead toxicity, such as elevated blood pressure, renal impairments, and even death in very severe cases.","PeriodicalId":89946,"journal":{"name":"International public health journal","volume":"16 3","pages":"249-256"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12974900/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147438285","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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How combined PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and metals may contribute to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. PFAS（全氟烷基和多氟烷基物质）和金属如何共同导致慢性阻塞性肺病。

International public health journal Pub Date : 2024-07-01

Aderonke Ayodele, Emmanuel Obeng-Gyasi

{"title":"How combined PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and metals may contribute to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.","authors":"Aderonke Ayodele, Emmanuel Obeng-Gyasi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"This paper explores the combined impact of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and heavy metals on respiratory health, focusing on their potential synergistic or additive effects. Evidence suggests that co-exposure to these contaminants might exacerbate pulmonary inflammation, oxidative stress, and lung injury. Studies indicate that PFAS and heavy metals, both known for their persistence and bioaccumulation in the environment, can disrupt immune responses, increase susceptibility to respiratory infections, and contribute to the development and exacerbation of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Given the limited research on the joint effects of PFAS and metals, this paper aims to fill the knowledge gap by providing insights into their interactive effects on respiratory health. It underscores the importance of regulatory measures to limit emissions of these contaminants and public health initiatives to reduce exposure. By addressing the combined impact of PFAS and metals, effective strategies can be developed to protect respiratory health and mitigate the risks associated with environmental pollutants.","PeriodicalId":89946,"journal":{"name":"International public health journal","volume":"16 3","pages":"241-248"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12974849/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147437935","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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Association of total arsenic exposure with allostatic load and cardiovascular disease risk. 总砷暴露与适应负荷和心血管疾病风险的关系。

International public health journal Pub Date : 2024-07-01

Elon Barbee, Emmanuel Obeng-Gyasi

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Occupational determinants of health. 健康的职业决定因素。

International public health journal Pub Date : 2024-07-01

Aderonke Adetunji, Emmanuel Obeng-Gyasi

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How will Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) and lead (Pb) exposure interact in the cardiovascular system? 严重急性呼吸系统综合症冠状病毒-2（SARS-CoV-2）和铅（Pb）接触会在心血管系统中产生怎样的相互作用？

International public health journal Pub Date : 2024-01-01

Emmanuel Obeng-Gyasi

{"title":"How will Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) and lead (Pb) exposure interact in the cardiovascular system?","authors":"Emmanuel Obeng-Gyasi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"The combined effects of lead exposure and the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) and how they cause cardiovascular dysfunction are examined in this viewpoint manuscript. Lead was picked as a representative environmental contaminant because it has been studied extensively for more than 40 years, while SARS-CoV-2 illustrates the unpredictability of a new infectious agent that can quickly increase the environmental burden on communities. Given that this interaction represents a plausible combined exposure for many people, it is crucial to discuss how it might happen at a mechanistic level. SARS-CoV-2 causes the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which can spread by contact and respiratory droplets. One may be exposed to lead and SARS-CoV-2 simultaneously depending on their living situation. Uncertainty exists regarding the consequences of this exposure on cardiovascular disease and its underlying processes. This paper aims to investigate these mechanisms and provide potential causes behind them. The interaction of lead with SARS-CoV-2 and its effects on the cardiovascular system are likely caused by direct damage, the promotion of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, oxidative stress, and inflammation. In particular, the stimulation of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-B), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF) were all identified as potentially important pathways. Blood clotting, cytokine storm cycle development, and increased hypoxia may also be the results of this. In summary, the effects on the immune system, coagulation, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, and cardiac contractility were the four primary areas identified.","PeriodicalId":89946,"journal":{"name":"International public health journal","volume":"16 1","pages":"3-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11321597/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141977445","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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Factors that Influence Environmental Health Literacy from Returning Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Exposure Results. 多环芳烃暴露结果影响环境健康素养的因素。

International public health journal Pub Date : 2023-01-01

Kylie W Riley, Kimberly Burke, Anabel Cole, Maricela Ureno, Holly M Dixon, Lehyla Calero, Lisa M Bramer, Katrina M Waters, Kim A Anderson, Julie B Herbstman, Diana Rohlman

{"title":"Factors that Influence Environmental Health Literacy from Returning Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Exposure Results.","authors":"Kylie W Riley, Kimberly Burke, Anabel Cole, Maricela Ureno, Holly M Dixon, Lehyla Calero, Lisa M Bramer, Katrina M Waters, Kim A Anderson, Julie B Herbstman, Diana Rohlman","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"Reporting personal environmental exposure data back from researchers to study participants is becoming more common, however there are few tools to assess whether report back increases Environmental Health Literacy (EHL). This study assessed whether sociodemographic or environmental characteristics were associated with changes in EHL after receiving personal air monitoring results. This study was conducted in a New York City based pregnancy cohort wherein participants were assessed for exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons during the third trimester of pregnancy. Participants (n=168) received their results two to five years after participation and a subset (n=47) completed a survey evaluating perspectives on their results and subsequent behaviors. Using these results, we created a quantitative scale of EHL, with higher scores indicative of higher EHL. We found that participants with a college degree were significantly more likely to be surprised by their results than those with less than a high school degree (OR = 5.60, p ≤ 0.05) and that higher naphthalene levels were associated with decreased odds of being surprised about receiving the results (OR = 0.37, p = 0.02). There were no observed associations between demographic or exposure characteristics and our dichotomous EHL indicator; however, those with more education and higher income tended to have higher EHL scores. Additionally, participants who reported being surprised by or glad to receive their results had higher EHL scores. Open-ended text responses indicated that while some participants felt worried after receiving their results, participants reported being glad to have received the report.","PeriodicalId":89946,"journal":{"name":"International public health journal","volume":"15 3","pages":"317-331"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12707802/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145776818","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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The more you know: Insights from integrated pre-visit surveys in a pediatric environmental health center. 你知道的越多：儿科环境健康中心就诊前综合调查的启示。

International public health journal Pub Date : 2023-01-01

Shalini H Shah, Alan D Woolf, Kimberly Manning, Faye Holder-Niles, Bridget Tully, Shelby Flanagan, Matthew C Spence, Marissa Hauptman

{"title":"The more you know: Insights from integrated pre-visit surveys in a pediatric environmental health center.","authors":"Shalini H Shah, Alan D Woolf, Kimberly Manning, Faye Holder-Niles, Bridget Tully, Shelby Flanagan, Matthew C Spence, Marissa Hauptman","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"The Pediatric Environmental Health Center (PEHC) at Boston Children's Hospital is a specialty referral clinic that provides consultation for approximately 250 patients annually. Identifying environmental hazards is key for clinical management. Exposure concerns include lead, mold, pesticides, perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), impaired air quality, and more. Our goal was to identify concerns and visit priorities of our patient population to guide visits. A 47-question pre-visit survey was created exploring potential environmental hazards and administered prior to visits using a platform integrated into the electronic medical record (EMR). The study group was a convenience sample of patients from June 2021 to June 2022. Of 204 total visits, 101 surveys were submitted, yielding a response rate of 49.5%. 66/101 (65.3%) were surveys from initial consultations used for descriptive analysis. The majority of patients were seen for a chief complaint of lead exposure (90.1%). Most respondents had concerns about peeling paint (40.0%), and those reporting peeling paint were more likely to report additional concerns [75.0%, p < 0.001]. Other concerns highlighted were mold (15.2%), pests (15.2%), asbestos (10.6%), air pollution (9.1%), temperature regulation (7.6%), pesticides (6.1%), PFAS (4.5%), and formaldehyde (4.5%). A knowledge gap was identified; 45.5% (30/66) respondents responded \"no\" to the question asking if the Poison Control Center phone number was stored in their phone. This study illustrates how the implementation of a pre-visit EMR integrated survey engages families, informs clinical care, and serves as a point-of-care education tool for specific knowledge gaps. Findings will guide development of future environmental health screeners.","PeriodicalId":89946,"journal":{"name":"International public health journal","volume":"15 3","pages":"297-306"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10868725/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139742886","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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Neighborhood quality and positive health indicators among urban adolescents. 街区质量与城市青少年的积极健康指标。

International public health journal Pub Date : 2022-07-01 DOI: 10.52305/LXGW1086

Han N Oo, Miranda Spratlen, Courtney K Blackwell, Teresa Durham, Jia Guo, Lori Hoepner, Diurka Diaz, Gladys Badia, Shuang Wang, Julie B Herbstman

{"title":"Neighborhood quality and positive health indicators among urban adolescents.","authors":"Han N Oo, Miranda Spratlen, Courtney K Blackwell, Teresa Durham, Jia Guo, Lori Hoepner, Diurka Diaz, Gladys Badia, Shuang Wang, Julie B Herbstman","doi":"10.52305/LXGW1086","DOIUrl":"10.52305/LXGW1086","url":null,"abstract":"There is a growing epidemiologic interest to expand the scope of health research beyond disease and risk factors to a more comprehensive evaluation of all health states, including those on the positive end of the spectrum (\"positive health\"). Neighborhood quality (NQ) is a potentially modifiable factor that may influence positive health. We evaluated the association between perception of NQ in childhood and indicators of positive health among adolescents who live in low-income, urban neighborhoods of New York City. Mothers assessed NQ prospectively via questionnaire at child ages 5, 7, 9, and 11. Indicators of positive health domains including general health, physical health, and mental health were assessed and reported by mothers when their children were between the ages of 10-20 years and self-reported among a subset of children at 16-20 years. Children were grouped into \"stressed\" and \"non-stressed\" NQ groups based on the repeated prospective maternal report evaluating various aspects of their neighborhood. Overall, we found a general trend that those in the perceived \"non-stressed\" NQ groups had better Global Health compared to those in the \"stressed\" NQ group. In the subset of children who provided self-report, we observed significant associations between better overall NQ and NQ safety and better Global Health. We also observed a significant relationship between greater perceived neighborhood social cohesion and lower psychological stress. Our findings identify an important modifiable environmental factor in child and adolescent health that could serve as a focus for interventions to help break the cycle of children's environmental health disparities.","PeriodicalId":89946,"journal":{"name":"International public health journal","volume":"14 3","pages":"289-300"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11257161/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141725235","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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