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{"title":"A Cross-lagged Panel Analysis of Sleep and Behavioral Problems in Children and Adolescents with Overweight and Obesity.","authors":"Dong Mei Wang, Wan Ling Zhang, Hui Xu, Na Hu, Xiao Leng, Ai Hua Wang, Di Wu, Ying Li","doi":"10.3967/bes2026.055","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3967/bes2026.055","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93903,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES","volume":"39 6","pages":"736-741"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148407404","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":"Accelerated Carotid Atherosclerosis Following Earthquake Exposure: Results from Jidong Women Cohort.","authors":"Hui Xi, Bo Yu Guan, Yang Wang, Kang Nan Zhang, Yu He Liu, Wen Qian Wu, Bao Fu Chen, Yong Zhou, Jing Zhou","doi":"10.3967/bes2026.031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3967/bes2026.031","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The cardiovascular impact of earthquakes remains poorly understood, particularly regarding subclinical vascular diseases in women. This study examined the association between seismic exposure and the progression of carotid atherosclerosis in northern Chinese adults.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A totally of 7,412 individuals were enrolled, including survivors of the 1976 Tangshan earthquake (magnitude 7.8) and unexposed controls. Carotid atherosclerosis was assessed using bilateral ultrasonography. Multivariate logistic regression accounted for sociodemographic, clinical, and lifestyle covariates.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among females, earthquake exposure was associated with significantly higher atherosclerosis prevalence (44.9% <i>vs</i>. 33.1% in males), with elevated adjusted odds ( <i>OR</i> = 2.32, 95% <i>CI</i>: 1.78-3.02, <i>P</i> < 0.001). No significant association was observed in males after full adjustment. In women, CVD risk increased twofold (95% <i>CI</i>: 1.66-2.55, <i>P</i> < 0.001), with gradients by age (≥ 65 years: <i>HR</i> = 3.98, <i>P</i> < 0.001), education (elementary: <i>HR</i> = 4.00, <i>P</i> < 0.001), and income (low-income: <i>HR</i> = 2.74, <i>P</i> < 0.001). Proximity to the epicenter further amplified the CVD risk (log-rank <i>P</i> < 0.0001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Seismic exposure independently predicts accelerated carotid atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk in women, underscoring the need to elucidate sex-specific mechanisms and develop targeted interventions for post-disaster populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":93903,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES","volume":"39 6","pages":"652-661"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148407460","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":"Managing Healthy Weight across the Lifespan in China: From Age-specific Standards to Behavioral Interventions.","authors":"Ning Wang","doi":"10.3967/bes2026.047","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3967/bes2026.047","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93903,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES","volume":"39 6","pages":"617-618"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148407570","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":"Evaluating the Roles of PM _2.5 and Its Components in Frailty: An Integration of Epidemiological and Network Toxicological Evidence.","authors":"Jia Qiu, Parastou Abbasian, Ying Hao Yuchi, Jian Zhang, Zi Yuan Zhang, Huan Xiang Zhang, Chun Wei Luo, Jian Hou, Xiao Tian Liu, Mu Wang, Chong Jian Wang","doi":"10.3967/bes2026.040","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3967/bes2026.040","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93903,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES","volume":"39 5","pages":"591-596"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148045279","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":"Dietary Diversity during Pregnancy: Constructing a Metabolic Barrier for Maternal and Infant Health.","authors":"Guo Cheng","doi":"10.3967/bes2026.042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3967/bes2026.042","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93903,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES","volume":"39 5","pages":"499-500"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148045213","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":"Microbial Diversity in Airport Terminal Environments and Potential Aerosol Transmission Risks.","authors":"Zhuo Na Zhang, Qin Wang, Xiao Yan Dong, Xia Li, Bo Lu, Dong Qun Xu","doi":"10.3967/bes2026.018","DOIUrl":"10.3967/bes2026.018","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To characterize the distribution of bacterial and fungal pathogens in airport terminal environments, compare airborne aerosol sampling methods, identify high-abundance pathogenic species based on the WHO priority pathogens list, and provide a scientific basis for optimizing microbiological monitoring and control measures.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sampling was conducted in the transit transfer area (A1), domestic arrivals area (A2), and domestic departures area (A3). Airborne aerosols were collected using cyclonic and filtration samplers, and surface samples were collected using sterile swabs. DNA analysis was performed using 2bRAD sequencing for microbiome profiling (2bRAD-M). Microbial community diversity and compositional differences were assessed using α-diversity indices (Chao1, Shannon, and Simpson) and β-diversity metrics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Bacteria dominated the indoor air microbiota of the airport terminal (98.4%), with Pseudomonadota (39.4%-62.9%) and Actinomycetota (18.9%-32.9%) as the predominant phyla. Microbial diversity was significantly higher in surface samples than in airborne aerosols. High-frequency contact surfaces (e.g., handrails) were enriched with human commensal bacteria, including <i>Cutibacterium acnes</i> (9.71%-19.4%). Multiple WHO-prioritized pathogens were detected, including <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> (0.3%-1.4%) and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> (0.01%-1.24%). The transit transfer area (A1), characterized by poorer ventilation, showed higher microbial richness. Filtration samplers captured more microorganisms per unit volume than cyclonic samplers, with significant differences in detection profiles.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Sampling methods, sample types, and environmental conditions influence microbial distribution patterns across terminals. Detection of WHO Critical and High priority pathogens indicates potential risks of aerosol and contact transmission. Enhanced ventilation and disinfection of high-frequency contact surfaces can mitigate public health risks.</p><p><strong>Graphical abstract: </strong>available in www.besjournal.com.</p>","PeriodicalId":93903,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES","volume":"39 5","pages":"512-528"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148045270","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":"A Nationwide Analysis of Key Environmental Determinants Shaping the Spatial Distribution of Kashin-Beck Disease in China.","authors":"Fang Qi, Ying Liu, Bing Zhang, Qian Yu, Song Yao Zhang, Hao Yu Du, Jia Xin Li, Yue Zhao, Chen Xi Wang, Jia Yuan Li, Si Lu Cui, Jun Yu","doi":"10.3967/bes2026.030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3967/bes2026.030","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93903,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES","volume":"39 5","pages":"609-615"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148045207","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":"Modifying Effect of Wind Speed on the Temperature-humidity Interaction Impacting Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease as Assessed by Years Lived with Disability in Western China.","authors":"Jie Sun, Jun Yan Xi, Zhi Shen Wu, Wang Jian Zhang, Jian Jun Bai, Yi Ning Xiang, Yu Can Zhang, Jia Jia Wang, Shi Hao Wang, Jing Gu, Yuan Tao Hao, Xiao Lin","doi":"10.3967/bes2026.008","DOIUrl":"10.3967/bes2026.008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) transmission is sensitive to temperature-humidity interactions; however, the role of wind speed in modifying these effects remains unknown. This study investigated how wind speed modifies the combined effects of temperature and humidity on HFMD burden and identified subgroups of individuals with increased vulnerability to these climate exposures.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We analyzed data from 524,100 HFMD cases and daily meteorological measurements across Guizhou, China, between 2012 and 2019. Disease burden was quantified as the number of years lived with disability. Exposure-response relationships and lag effects were modeled <i>via</i> distributed lag non-linear models. Additive interactions were assessed based on the proportions attributable to the interaction. The effects of sex, ethnicity, and urbanization were examined using stratified analyses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Meteorological factors showed synergistic effects on HFMD burden. The peak burden occurred at moderate mean temperatures (8.7-22.8 °C) combined with high relative humidity (> 73.7%), showing a 2.4-fold increase versus the reference. High wind speed (> 2.5 m/s) further increased this effect, with a 3.1-fold increase in burden. This joint effect was attributable to the additive interaction involving wind speed and remained robust in stratified analyses that identified heightened vulnerability among boys, minority areas, and urban agglomerations.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The HFMD burden was highest under specific combinations of temperature and humidity, and further increased with concurrent exposure to high wind speeds. Public health strategies for HFMD prevention should incorporate wind speed monitoring into early warning systems and address vulnerable subgroups, including boys and populations in minority areas and urban agglomerations.</p>","PeriodicalId":93903,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES","volume":"39 5","pages":"529-540"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148045245","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":"Short-term Ozone Exposure and Its Impact on Mortality Risk from Circulatory System Diseases: A Comparative Analysis Based on Multi-source Data.","authors":"Chao Dong Long, Shun Shun Zhang, Wen Jing Su, Mike Z He, Qing Hua Sun, Cheng Liu, Tian Tian Li","doi":"10.3967/bes2026.036","DOIUrl":"10.3967/bes2026.036","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Ozone pollution significantly impacts public health; however, inconsistent exposure assessment data introduce uncertainty to health risk evaluations. The accurate assessment of health risks and disease burden is essential to protecting public health and formulating effective control strategies.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study used a generalized linear model to compare health risks and disease burdens assessed using three ozone datasets (CNEMC, TAP, and USTC) based on circulatory system disease mortality data from 199 Chinese counties (2014-2018).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The impact of ozone exposure on the risk of death from circulatory system diseases was most significant at lag03. In the CNEMC dataset, a 10 μg/m ³ increase in O ₃-MAD8 was associated with a 0.14% (95% <i>CI</i>: 0.01%-0.26%) increase in the risk of death. In contrast, the risk estimates for TAP and USTC were 0.26% (95% <i>CI</i>: 0.10%-0.42%) and 0.23% (95% <i>CI</i>: 0.09%-0.37%), respectively, indicating a difference of up to 46%. The estimated annual attributable deaths by TAP and USTC were 1.96 and 1.85 times higher than those in the CNEMC dataset, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Ozone exposure was associated with increased circulatory system disease mortality. Both risk estimates and attributable mortality burdens varied substantially across different datasets, thus highlighting that exposure data selection can materially influence health risk evaluation.</p>","PeriodicalId":93903,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES","volume":"39 5","pages":"501-511"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148045263","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":"Low Cardiac Output Augmentation during Exercise Stress Echocardiography at Low Altitude Predicts High Risk of Acute Mountain Sickness.","authors":"Yang Shen, Bo Ji Wu, Zhen Liu, Yuan Qi Yang, Chun Li, Si Ming Gong, Shi Zhu Bian, Xi Liu, Chen Zhang, Ji Hang Zhang, Chuan Liu, Zhe Xue Qin","doi":"10.3967/bes2026.014","DOIUrl":"10.3967/bes2026.014","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Stress-induced changes in echocardiographic parameters reflect cardiac reserve function. This study aimed to identify predictors of acute mountain sickness (AMS) using exercise stress echocardiography (ESE) before ascent.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this prospective cohort study, 104 healthy adults were enrolled and treated using ESE using a mechanically braked bicycle ergometer at a low altitude (LA) (500 m). Physiological data and echocardiographic parameters were collected before and during exercise. An ascent from 500 m to 4,100 m was completed by the bus within two days. AMS was identified using the Lake Louise Questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the 104 participants, 49 developed AMS at 4,100 m. Compared with individuals without AMS, those with AMS had a higher low-altitude (500 m) heart rate (HR) but lower stroke volume (SV) at rest, lower cardiac output (CO) and SV during exercise, and lower rates of change in CO, SV, and HR. Multivariate regression analysis revealed that female sex (odds ratio [ <i>OR</i>] = 3.17, <i>P</i> = 0.039) and the rate of change in CO during exercise ( <i>OR</i> = 0.98, <i>P</i> = 0.001) were independent risk factors for AMS. Participants with the lowest CO change rate after ESE presented the highest AMS risk.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>ESE could serve as an effective screening tool for AMS susceptibility, and blunted CO augmentation during exercise is an independent predictive marker for AMS risk.</p>","PeriodicalId":93903,"journal":{"name":"Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES","volume":"39 5","pages":"541-552"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148045223","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}