Jesús Gibran Hernández-Pérez, Abraham Valenzuela-Sánchez, David S López, Luisa Torres-Sánchez
{"title":"Racial/ethnic disparities in the association of environmental exposure to phthalates and bisphenols mixtures with diabetes mellitus: NHANES 2013-2016.","authors":"Jesús Gibran Hernández-Pérez, Abraham Valenzuela-Sánchez, David S López, Luisa Torres-Sánchez","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2025.2480113","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19338244.2025.2480113","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We evaluated the association between urinary concentrations of phthalates/bisphenols mixtures and diabetes mellitus (DM) and poorly controlled DM, stratified by sex, and race/ethnicity in 2718 adults from the 2013 to 2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. DM was self-reported or defined by glucose tests/hypoglycemic use. Poorly controlled DM was defined by HbA1c ≥ 8%. Principal component analyses allowed to identify three mixtures: (1) DEHP (di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate metabolites), (2) LMW/BPs (bisphenol A, F, S, and low molecular weight phthalates), and (3) high molecular weight phthalates. Group weighted quantile sum regression showed that the DEHP mixture was associated with lower DM prevalence in women and \"other races\" participants. Conversely, the LMW/BPs mixture was associated with higher DM odds, mainly among Mexican Americans. Race/ethnicity seems to determine the association between the different exposure mixtures and DM prevalence and poorly controlled DM.</p>","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143660039","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Occupational health status of traffic police personnel and traffic brigade members in Gujarat, India.","authors":"Priyanka Shah, Anish Sinha, Priya Dutta, Shreya Sharma, Shyam Pingle, Deepak Saxena","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2025.2478067","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19338244.2025.2478067","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Traffic police play a crucial role in ensuring public safety and preventing accidents. This study assesses the occupational health of traffic police officers and brigade members in Gujarat. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 450 personnel, utilizing a semi-structured questionnaire and clinical examinations, including pulmonary function tests, blood tests, and lipid profiles. Results showed that male participants, particularly those with over 5 years of experience, had higher BMIs and reported elevated blood pressure, diabetes, and respiratory issues. Lung function declined with longer service, with significant reductions in FVC (<i>p</i> < 0.001) and FEV1 (<i>p</i> < 0.01). Female officers faced anemia, while male participants showed high cholesterol. Musculoskeletal discomfort, especially knee and back pain, was prevalent due to prolonged standing. These findings highlight the need for tailored health policies, regular checkups, protective gear, and ergonomic uniforms for Gujarat's traffic personnel.</p>","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143652501","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Whole-blood lead, mercury, and cadmium concentrations and their associations with cancer in Korean elders (2007-2018).","authors":"Young-Joo Kim, Ja-Yeoung Lee, GyeongAe Seomun","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2025.2479107","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19338244.2025.2479107","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to explore blood lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and cadmium (Cd) levels and their associations with cancers in Korean elders, using 4th to 7th KNHANES data. Subjects were aged 60 or above with available heavy metal blood test results. A total of 3,623 elders were included, and it was found that while Pb levels were lower, Hg and Cd levels were notably higher in females compared to males (<i>p</i> < 0.01). Furthermore, Hg and Cd showed divergent relationships with age (<i>p</i> < 0.01). Of particular note, A 1% elevation of whole-blood cadmium level was associated with significantly elevated risks of breast and lung cancers, with OR of 7.03 and 13.63, respectively (<i>p</i> < 0.01). In conclusion, the study underscores distinct age and gender disparities in Pb, Hg, and Cd levels among Korean elders and highlights the robust association between Cd and breast or lung cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143652550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessment of inflammatory status in long-term night shift workers using the CRP-albumin ratio and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio.","authors":"Yusuf Samir Hasanlı","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2025.2473879","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19338244.2025.2473879","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Long-term night shift (NS) work is known to affect the body's circadian rhythm, leading to chronic low-level inflammation. We aimed to evaluate this information for the first time through CRP-Albumin Ratio [CAR] and Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio [NLR] levels. Design is descriptive, cross-sectional. After exclusion criteria, a total of 84 males were included in the study, 38 of whom had been working at NS for at least three months and 46 who had been working on the day shift. Both NLR and CAR levels were significantly higher in NS workers compared to day shift workers (2.19 [%95 CI 1.99-2.39]; 1.84 [%95 CI 1.65-2.03] <i>p</i> = 0.012 and 0.44 [%95 CI 0.32-0.56]; 0.24 [%95 CI 0.18-0.29] <i>p</i> = 0.002, respectively). This supports the idea that chronic low inflammation may occur as a result of disruption of the circadian rhythm.</p>","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143598553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Guillermo Bosch, Andreu Queralt, Natalia Valero, Thais Lleó, Cristina Portolés, Hernán Vargas-Leguas, Elena Parra, Raquel Gonzalez, Cristina Rius, Anna Gómez-Gutiérrez
{"title":"Sprinkler irrigation of urban sport fields as a potential source of <i>Legionella</i>.","authors":"Guillermo Bosch, Andreu Queralt, Natalia Valero, Thais Lleó, Cristina Portolés, Hernán Vargas-Leguas, Elena Parra, Raquel Gonzalez, Cristina Rius, Anna Gómez-Gutiérrez","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2025.2451903","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19338244.2025.2451903","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Following a legionnaire's disease outbreak in Barcelona in 2022, sport fields' sprinklers were identified as potential sources of Legionella infection. The Agency of Public Health of Barcelona inspected all 40 urban municipal sports fields in the city. <i>Legionella</i> was found in 55% of them, including <i>Legionella pneumophila serotype 1</i> in 11 samples. There were no statistically significant differences for <i>Legionella</i> detection according to the installation characteristics.These findings prompted the implementation of a set of preventive measures for risk mitigation and a specific control plan for sport fields.</p>","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143054489","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"COVID-19 with woman academicians' perspective in Türkiye: Hopelessness and well-being.","authors":"Didem Kıratlı, Meltem Uğurlu, Tülay Yavan, Eda Şahin","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2025.2455103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19338244.2025.2455103","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to determine the hopelessness and well-being levels of woman academics during the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional and analytical study was conducted online between February and May 2022 at the end of the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was conducted with 341 woman academics from state and foundation universities in Türkiye. The mean score from the Beck Hopelessness Scale was 6.02 ± 4.84, and the mean score from the Flourishing Scale (FS) was 43.50 ± 7.24. There was a significant negative correlation between flourishing scores and low, mild, moderate, and high hopelessness scores (<i>p</i> = .038, <i>p</i> < .001, <i>p</i> = .001, <i>p</i> = .034, respectively); as participants' level of hopelessness increases, their FS scores decrease significantly (<i>r</i>: -.689, <i>p</i> < .001). Revealing the effects of changes in the routine and academic activities of woman academics on hopelessness and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic process has the potential to reduce possible risks that may develop in pandemics, and contribute to reducing the hopelessness levels and increasing well-being of woman academics.</p>","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143061760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The effect of occupational exposure to noise and chemical agents on hearing abilities.","authors":"Özge Gedik Toker, Elif Kuru","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2024.2305803","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19338244.2024.2305803","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Exposure to loud noise or chemical agents may cause hearing disorders such as tinnitus and recruitment, known as an increase in the perception of loudness in addition to hearing loss. Our study aims to evaluate the hearing abilities of hairdressers exposed to noise and chemical agents in the working environment. The study included one hundred hairdressers and one hundred participants who do not work as hairdressers or are nonworkers. The participants' demographic characteristics, working conditions, and auditory complaints were questioned, and each participant completed the Speech, Spatial, and Qualities of Hearing Scale (SSQ). A statistically significant difference was found between the two groups in speech perception, spatial perception, hearing quality, and general SSQ scores. Hairdressers' SSQ scores were significantly lower in all sub-dimensions and general scale scores (<i>p</i> < 0.001). The auditory complaints of the hairdressers and the low SSQ scores indicate that exposure to noise and chemical agents affects the hairdressers' hearing system.</p>","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139543591","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yu Wang, Jingxuan Yang, Xialian Hu, Jingyi Shi, Jiaxin Deng
{"title":"Different types of pesticide exposure and lung cancer incidence in the Agricultural Health Study cohort: A systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Yu Wang, Jingxuan Yang, Xialian Hu, Jingyi Shi, Jiaxin Deng","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2024.2442335","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19338244.2024.2442335","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lung cancer is the dominant cause of worldwide cancer mortality. The relationship between pesticide exposure and lung cancer risk has shown mixed results epidemiologically. We hypothesized this discrepancy could arise from the varying effects of different pesticides and conducted this meta-analysis by using three pesticide classification schemes to examine the implications of diverse pesticide exposure types on lung cancer risk. We collected 23 studies to assess the risk of lung cancer with pesticide exposure in the Agricultural Health Study cohort (AHS), and our analysis indicated a surplus incidence of lung cancer associated with organochlorine pesticides (OR = 1.35, 95% CI = 1.04-1.74). However, no significant association was found between exposure to a general set of 33 pesticides and lung cancer risk (OR = 1.04, 95% CI = 0.96-1.13). We anticipate these findings will influence future pesticide application, promoting improved occupational health.</p>","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"263-272"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142883846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Neurofibromatosis type 1 and pneumoconiosis: A case report on a coincidence.","authors":"Defne Kalaycı, Mehmet Maruf Aydın, Levent Özdemir","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2024.2320634","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19338244.2024.2320634","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by the development of central or peripheral nervous system tumors. The most common form, known as NF1 or Von Recklinghausen's disease, presents with distinct clinical features, including cutaneous and ocular manifestations, along with various other organ and systemic symptoms. While the lung findings associated with neurofibromatosis lack specificity, they can include parenchymal cysts and bullae formation, primarily in the upper-apical regions. Additionally, progressive fibrotic changes, such as ground-glass areas, consolidations, and paving stone patterns, may manifest in the basal parts of the lungs. In this case report, a case of NF1 diagnosed in adulthood and accompanying pneumoconiosis was discussed as a coincidence.</p>","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"107-111"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140029777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Asghar Ghahri, Mojdeh Saboji, Hosna Hatami, Amir Ranjbar, Ahmad Salimi, Enayatollah Seydi
{"title":"Apigenin ameliorates petrol vapors-induced oxidative stress as occupational and environmental pollutants in rats: An in vivo study.","authors":"Asghar Ghahri, Mojdeh Saboji, Hosna Hatami, Amir Ranjbar, Ahmad Salimi, Enayatollah Seydi","doi":"10.1080/19338244.2024.2394418","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19338244.2024.2394418","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Petrol vapors as important occupational and environmental pollutants can cause oxidative stress and may play a role in the development of neurodegenerative diseases along with the risk factors involved. This research is designed as a preliminary study to evaluate the protective effects of apigenin (APG) on oxidative stress caused by petrol vapors inhalation in rats. A total of 24 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups inside the inhalation chamber. Body weight changes and oxidative stress markers were investigated. The average body weight of the group exposed to petrol vapors was significantly lower compared to the other groups. The level of reactive oxygen species (ROS), content of oxidized-glutathione (GSSG), and Malondialdehyde were found to be higher in the petrol-inhaled group, while the content of reduced-glutathione (GSH) was lower compared to the other groups. APG administration did result in any significant improvement in these toxicities induced by petrol vapor. APG administration may ameliorate the petrol-induced oxidative stress. In chronic exposures, in addition to personal protection and engineering control, the use of compounds of natural origin may help in reducing the side effects (such as CNS) caused by exposure to petrol vapors.</p>","PeriodicalId":93879,"journal":{"name":"Archives of environmental & occupational health","volume":" ","pages":"143-151"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142019867","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}