Article
Environmental Sciences
Juan-Qin Gao, Yang Yu, Deng-Hong Wang, Li-Jun Liu, Wei Wang, Hong-Zhang Dai, Kuang Cen
Summary: This study investigated the quality of drinking and irrigation water in Altay and found that some heavy metal elements exceeded safety risk levels, indicating a potential health hazard. It also identified which water sources were suitable for irrigation. The results of this study can provide valuable insights for sustainable water resource management and protection of the local population in Altay.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuangmei Tong, Hairong Li, Muyesaier Tudi, Xing Yuan, Linsheng Yang
Summary: The study compared the pollution status of surface water and groundwater in China for the first time, finding higher levels of trace elements, with arsenic being the predominant pollutant causing non-carcinogenic risk to human health. Children were more vulnerable to the adverse effects. High-risk sites were identified in specific river basins and regions, calling for more extensive monitoring in the future.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiangyu Li, Fu Wang, Xiaoling Feng, Qinru Xiao, Quanzhi Zheng, Jiayi Xu, Jiaojiao Ma, Jiajia Ji, Shaoyou Lu
Summary: Rises in trace element contents in rice and wheat flour in China, which are staple foods for the majority of the population, have raised concerns due to their potential health risks. This study assessed the concentrations of nine trace elements in rice and wheat flour samples from different regions in China and found significant regional differences. The results indicate that the levels of trace elements exceed safe limits, posing potential non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks to human health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Qingqin Hou, Yujie Pan, Min Zeng, Simiao Wang, Huanhuan Shi, Changsheng Huang, Hongxia Peng
Summary: This study analyzed 63 groups of groundwater samples from Hainan Island and found that the groundwater in the area is weakly alkaline and mainly composed of hard and soft freshwater. The chemical evolution of groundwater is mainly influenced by water-rock interactions, cation exchange, and human activity. The overall quality of groundwater on Hainan Island is high, suitable for drinking and irrigation, but the water quality in the western part of the island is relatively poor, posing health risks. This study provides valuable insights for the development and utilization of groundwater resources and the improvement of aquatic ecological conditions on Hainan Island and other island areas worldwide.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Han Fang, Zhifen Lin, Xiaoli Fu
Summary: Metal(lids) pollution in groundwater in northern China is a growing concern due to human activities and geochemical backgrounds leading to trace elements exceeding thresholds. While groundwater quality is deteriorating gradually from mountains to plains, overall the groundwater is not seriously polluted, but potential risks should not be ignored.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Md Saiful Islam
Summary: The deep water of the Korotoa River in Bangladesh has higher levels of trace elements than the surface water, making it unsafe for drinking and cooking purposes. Children face higher health risks than adults. Arsenic, lead, and chromium are major contributors to health risks.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohadeseh Pirhadi, Mahsa Alikord, Behrouz Tajdar-oranj, Gholamreza Jahed Khaniki, Shahrokh Nazmara, Ayub Ebadi Fathabad, Mohammad Rezvani Ghalhari, Parisa Sadighara
Summary: This study assessed the concentration of potential toxic elements in wheat, flour, and bread samples in Iran and examined the impact of the milling process on the levels of these elements. The results indicated that the concentrations of potential toxic elements in the samples were within permissible limits set by regulatory authorities. The health risk assessment showed that the consumption of wheat and bread posed no significant risk to both adults and children, except for a potential risk of non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic disease for children.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ningpan Chai, Xiu Yi, Jun Xiao, Ting Liu, Yujie Liu, Li Deng, Zhangdong Jin
Summary: The Fen River in Shanxi Province is facing serious water pollution due to water deficiency and industrialization. Spatial and seasonal variations of trace elements were observed, with major pollution sources related to human activities and land use type significantly influencing trace element concentrations. Health risk assessment showed potential pollutants in the river, especially harmful to children, emphasizing the importance of seasonal sample analysis for water quality conservation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuqi Cai, Longjiang Mao, Xiaoqian Deng, Chaofan Zhou, Yuanzhi Zhang
Summary: Trace elements in the sediments of the Xinyanggang River were analyzed to assess their spatial distribution, risk, and sources. It was found that the river was polluted by certain trace elements, and four main sources were identified.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuangmei Tong, Linsheng Yang, Hongqiang Gong, Li Wang, Hairong Li, Jiangping Yu, Yonghua Li, Yangzong Deji, Cangjue Nima, Shengcheng Zhao, Zongji Gesang, Chang Kong, Xiaoya Wang, Zhuming Men
Summary: The study found that the concentrations of trace elements in drinking water and human urine in plateau region of China generally met the guideline values, with selenium contributing to the excretion of several elements in the body. Different trace elements showed associations with each other, and age and gender appeared to play a role in the excretion of trace elements.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yang Zhang, Fengqin Chang, Qi Liu, Haoyu Li, Lizeng Duan, Donglin Li, Sixue Chen, Hucai Zhang
Summary: Toxic trace elements pose an ongoing environmental problem in Lake Yangzong, with severe contamination of arsenic (As) in the southwestern part of the lake. Other toxic trace elements, such as cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), and lead (Pb), are slightly to moderately enriched and decrease from the northwest to the southeast areas. The contamination is dominated by As and Pb, with the northern section and southwestern bay showing higher levels. Arsenic and Cd pose a high ecological risk, while Cu and Pb pose a low risk to biota. Statistical analyses suggest that metal contaminants originate from smelting of metal ores, leakage of tailings effluent, and coal consumption.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Jong Kwon Im, Young Seuk Kim, Yong Chul Cho, Taegu Kang, Sang Hun Kim
Summary: This study investigated the irrigation water quality, pollution sources, and human health hazards in the Han River watershed in South Korea. The wastewater treatment facilities were identified as the primary source of pollution, and ingestion was identified as the primary health risk pathway.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ayla Bozdag
Summary: This study evaluated the drinking water quality and human health risks in an inactive mining area in Central Anatolia, Turkey. It found that a significant portion of the water samples had high concentrations of pollutants such as Al, As, Fe, Pb, Sb and NO3, posing non-carcinogenic health risks, particularly from As and Sb, to both adults and children. The study concluded that urgent measures are needed to control and manage the polluted water resources to prevent potential health hazards.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ting Fang, Yangyang Liang, Kun Yang, Xiuxia Zhao, Na Gao, Jing Li, Wenxuan Lu, Kai Cui, Hui Li
Summary: This study quantified the contents of fatty acids, essential trace elements, and non-essential trace elements in fish and shrimp species from Chaohu Lake in China. The benefit-risk assessment showed that fish and shrimp consumption can provide important nutrients while also posing potential risks from certain contaminants.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chunlai Zhang, Xia Zou, Hui Yang, Jianhong Liang, Tongbin Zhu
Summary: The accumulation of potentially toxic elements (PTE) in a soil-rice system in karst areas poses a significant issue in agricultural soils. The study conducted correlation analysis, principal components analysis, and single/comprehensive assessments to investigate the source identification, bioaccumulation factors, and health risk of PTE in a soil-rice system in Mashan County, Guangxi Province. The results showed that the PTE content in rice rhizosphere soil samples exceeded the soil environmental quality standard and that certain PTEs in rice samples exceeded the maximum allowable value recommended by the national food safety standard. The study highlights the importance of addressing potential health risks associated with PTE accumulation in agricultural soils.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Radwanur Talukder, Cordia Chu, Shannon Rutherford, Cunrui Huang, Dung Phung
Summary: Vietnam is one of the most vulnerable countries in Southeast Asia to climate change, with the northern sub-tropical region lacking research on temperature-health effects, making specific health system preparedness challenging. This study found a significant effect of high temperature on hospitalizations on the same day, particularly for infectious and respiratory diseases.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rina Suryani Oktari, Febi Dwirahmadi, Connie Cai Ru Gan, Kristin Darundiyah, Pratomo Cahyo Nugroho, Arif Wibowo, Cordia Chu
Summary: In recent years, Indonesia has faced severe climate-related disasters with uneven impacts on the population, particularly the poor and vulnerable groups. This study aims to examine the existing measures and policies addressing climate-related disasters and health impacts among vulnerable groups in Indonesia. Through a scoping review, the study identifies action areas, content, and potential gaps in the Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management framework. The study also proposes strategies and recommendations to support health adaptation actions in facing climate-related disasters in Indonesia.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muyesaier Tudi, Albert Atabila, Huada Daniel Ruan, Li Wang, Jia Lyu, Shuangmei Tong, Qiming Jimmy Yu, Ross Sadler, Dung Tri Phung, Des Connell
Summary: Pymetrozine has replaced toxic organophosphate pesticides for controlling rice pests in China. Field studies were conducted to investigate the natural dynamics and residues of pymetrozine in rice fields. The results showed that pymetrozine had a low environmental persistence in both paddy water and soils, which has significant implications for its use in agricultural systems globally.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lingzhi Chu, Dung Phung, Susan Crowley, Robert Dubrow
Summary: High ambient temperature is associated with increased risk of hospitalization for kidney diseases, particularly chronic kidney disease and urolithiasis.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muyesaier Tudi, Li Wang, Huada Daniel Ruan, Shuangmei Tong, Albert Atabila, Ross Sadler, Qiming Jimmy Yu, Des Connell, Dung Tri Phung
Summary: This study was conducted to evaluate the potential exposures and health risks of Pymetrozine in China. The results showed that the potential cancer risk to residents from exposure to Pymetrozine in soil and paddy water was very low and within acceptable levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Sotiris Vardoulakis, Veronica Matthews, Ross S. Bailie, Wenbiao Hu, Luis Salvador-Carulla, Alexandra L. Barratt, Cordia Chu
MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yingying Jiang, Haijun Guo, Weiwei Zhang, Connie C. R. Gan, Fan Mao, Maigeng Zhou, Hai Phung, Dung Phung, Jianqun Dong, Cordia Chu
Summary: This review evaluates the existing control and prevention policies for NCDs in China and highlights the government's determination and commitment towards addressing these diseases and promoting public health. Although significant efforts have been made, there is a need for further action in terms of policy transformation and evaluation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Muyesaier Tudi, Hairong Li, Hongying Li, Li Wang, Jia Lyu, Linsheng Yang, Shuangmei Tong, Qiming Jimmy Yu, Huada Daniel Ruan, Albert Atabila, Dung Tri Phung, Ross Sadler, Des Connell
Summary: Pesticides play a crucial role in agricultural development, but their adverse effects on human health and the environment remain a serious concern. The application methods, exposure routes, and health risks associated with pesticide use need to be discussed. Developing countries are particularly affected by the health problems caused by pesticide use and exposure. Policymakers should use scientific information to develop proper techniques for pesticide application, minimizing adverse health effects on both applicators and communities.
Editorial Material
Biology
Ting Li, Tetsuya Asakawa, Hui Liu, Cordia Chu, Hongzhou Lu
Summary: COVID-19 has led to a decrease in attention towards influenza, but influenza is still present and recent epidemics have occurred in China and Australia. There may be interactions between COVID-19 and influenza, and measures against COVID-19 could reduce the population's adaptive immunity against influenza. Insufficient immunity may lead to a future influenza pandemic, and co-infection with COVID-19 and influenza is a potential issue to be addressed.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nu Quy Linh Tran, Son Nghiem, Cordia Chu, Mai Anh Luong, Thi Tu Ho, Dung Phung
Summary: Hot weather poses a significant occupational health risk for rice farmers in Vietnam, with those having chronic diseases such as hypertension and cardiovascular diseases being at higher risk of heat-related illnesses. Changing the working schedule, reducing working hours, and staying well-hydrated can help reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses.
JOURNAL OF AGROMEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Chuanxi Li, Zhendong Wang, Yu Yan, Yinan Qu, Liangyu Hou, Yijie Li, Cordia Chu, Alistair Woodward, Tamara Schikowski, Paulo Hilario Nascimento Saldiva, Qiyong Liu, Qi Zhao, Wei Ma
Summary: This study quantified the association between hydrological conditions and dengue fever incidence in China and explored the modification role of city development in this association. Results showed that both extreme wet and dry conditions were associated with increased dengue fever risk, with different dimensions of city development playing various modification roles. These findings are important for developing climate change adaptation strategies and public health interventions against dengue fever.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shasha Yuan, Ting Li, Cordia Chu, Xiaowan Wang, Lei Liu
Summary: This study estimated the treatment cost and specific cost components for COVID-19 inpatients in Shenzhen, China from 2020 to 2021. The results showed differences in treatment cost among different clinical classifications and admission stages, highlighting the importance of informing the financial burden on the health insurance fund and government, emphasizing the rational use of lab tests and western medicine in the treatment guidelines, and designing suitable treatment and control policies for convalescent cases.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mahan Mohammadi, Hamid Jafari, Manal Etemadi, Yohani Dalugoda, Heba Mohtady Ali, Hai Phung, Alireza Ahmadvand, Febi Dwirahmadi, Paul Barnes, Cordia Chu
Summary: Forcibly displaced populations, especially long-settled ones, face various health problems, with noncommunicable diseases and mental health issues being prominent. This scoping review examined the prevalence of these disorders and their correlates among displaced populations worldwide. The study revealed that noncommunicable diseases have the highest prevalence among the studied populations, followed by communicable diseases. Forced displaced migrants experience a triple burden of communicable and noncommunicable diseases, making it crucial for health-related research and policy to consider the linkages between disasters, health problems, and forced migration in the era of climate change-induced displacements.
DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yuqi Bai, Yutong Zhang, Olena Zotova, Helen Pineo, Jose Siri, Lu Liang, Xiangyu Luo, Mei-Po Kwan, John Ji, Xiaopeng Jiang, Cordia Chu, Na Cong, Vivian Lin, William Summerskill, Yong Luo, Hongjun Yu, Tinghai Wu, Changhong Yang, Jing Li, Yixiong Xiao, Jingbo Zhou, Dejing Dou, Hui Xiong, Lee Ligang Zhang, Lan Wang, Shu Tao, Bojie Fu, Yong Zhang, Bing Xu, Jun Yang, Peng Gong
Summary: China's National Healthy Cities pilot program and related urban health governmental initiatives have raised awareness of health among local governments and the public. However, the Healthy Cities initiative in China is at a crucial juncture due to overlapping efforts, changing public health priorities, and partial adoption of the World Health Organization's approach. Aligning the initiative with national and global agendas will require integrating governance frameworks and best practices to improve population health systematically.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2022)