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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Siyu Dai, Chun Ting Au, Michael Ho Ming Chan, Richard Kin Ting Kam, Albert Martin Li, Kate Ching-Ching Chan
Summary: The study revealed that parental knowledge and attitude related to tobacco use and children's ETS exposure are insufficient and in need of improvement. Factors such as parental education level, household income, parental nicotine dependence level, and breastfeeding practice may predict more favorable parental KAP. The weak association between knowledge and practice highlights the need for additional interventions beyond education to reduce ETS exposure in children.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amy E. Margolis, David Pagliaccio, Bruce Ramphal, Sarah Banker, Lauren Thomas, Morgan Robinson, Masato Honda, Tamara Sussman, Jonathan Posner, Kurunthachalam Kannan, Julie Herbstman, Virginia Rauh, Rachel Marsh
Summary: Prenatal exposure to environmental tobacco smoke may have detrimental effects on children's brain structure and function, affecting cognitive control and attention. The study results show that children exposed to ETS had smaller thalamic and inferior frontal gyrus volumes, and exhibited increased brain activation during cognitive conflict resolution.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Jian-Hui Yang, Esben Strodl, Chuan-An Wu, Xiao-Na Yin, Guo-Min Wen, Deng-Li Sun, Dan-Xia Xian, Jing-Yi Chen, Ying-Jie Chen, Jing Chen, Wei-Qing Chen
Summary: This study found a significant association between children's exposure to environmental tobacco smoke in early life and autistic-like behaviors, especially for those exposed during pregnancy and from birth to one year old. Moreover, the risk of autistic-like behaviors increased with duration of exposure and the average number of cigarettes smoked in the child's immediate environment.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lisa M. Gatzke-Kopp, Jenna L. Riis, Hedyeh Ahmadi, Hillary L. Piccerillo, Douglas A. Granger, Clancy B. Blair, Elizabeth A. Thomas
Summary: This study found that exposure to environmental tobacco smoke was associated with detectable levels of cotinine in children's saliva, as well as significant associations between salivary cotinine and salivary levels of copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), and lead (Pb).
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Tamar Berman, Efrat Rorman, Luda Groisman, Lital Keinan-Boker, Tal Shimony, Zohar Barnett-Itzhaki
Summary: This study measured children's exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) in Israel in 2020-2021 using urinary cotinine measurements, and assessed correlates of ETS exposure, including parental smoking. The results showed that 65.2% of children from smoking families were exposed to ETS, compared to 20.7% of children from non-smoking families. A multivariate analysis found that a greater number of smokers living in the home and low maternal education were associated with higher levels of urinary cotinine. There was a moderate positive correlation between urinary cotinine in child-parent pairs.
ISRAEL JOURNAL OF HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
B. O'Sullivan, P. Scully, R. J. Curtin, B. J. Plant
Summary: The study investigated the prevalence of tobacco consumption among sportspeople in Ireland, revealing a higher smoking rate than other literature reports, with rugby players having a significantly higher prevalence. Some athletes were exposed to second-hand smoke, while only a small percentage were current e-cigarette users.
QJM-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Miia Lehtovirta, Katja Pahkala, Suvi P. Rovio, Costan G. Magnussen, Tomi T. Laitinen, Harri Niinikoski, Hanna Lagstrom, Jorma S. A. Viikari, Tapani Ronnemaa, Antti Jula, Mika Ala-Korpela, Olli T. Raitakari
Summary: This study investigates the associations between passive tobacco smoke exposure and daily smoking with metabolic measures indicative of increased cardio-metabolic risk. The results suggest that both passive and active tobacco smoke exposures during childhood and adolescence are detrimental to cardiovascular health.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Keita Kanamori, Tomohisa Suzuki, Nozomi Tatsuta, Chiharu Ota, Japan Environm Children's Study Grp
Summary: This study aimed to explore risk factors for toddler's hypertension. Children and parents participating in a national birth cohort study in Japan were examined, and their blood pressure was measured at 2 and 4 years old. The study found that parental smoking, obesity, and lower education were associated with hypertension at 4 years old, and even passive smoking in early childhood had a significant effect on blood pressure. The importance of avoiding second-hand smoking from early infancy to prevent future lifestyle-related illnesses, including hypertension, was emphasized.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Neus Altet, Irene Latorre, Maria Angeles Jimenez-Fuentes, Antoni Soriano-Arandes, Raquel Villar-Hernandez, Celia Mila, Pablo Rodriguez-Fernandez, Beatriz Muriel-Moreno, Patricia Comella-del-Barrio, Pere Godoy, Joan-Pau Millet, Maria Luiza de Souza-Galvao, Carlos A. Jimenez-Ruiz, Jose Dominguez
Summary: This study found that exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS) is associated with an increased risk of tuberculosis (TB) and latent TB infection (LTBI) in children. Furthermore, smoking also affects the accuracy of Interferon-Gamma Release Assays (IGRAs) and cytokine immune responses.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gretchen Bandoli, Rebecca J. Baer, Mallory Owen, Elizabeth Kiernan, Laura Jelliffe-Pawlowski, Stephen Kingsmore, Christina D. Chambers
Summary: The study on sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) in San Diego County found that multiple risk factors including multiparity, maternal depression, substance-related diagnoses, cannabis-related diagnoses, prenatal nicotine use, preexisting hypertension, preterm delivery, infant with major malformation, respiratory distress syndrome, and select environmental factors were associated with SUID. Geographical distribution of these cases was also identified, enabling targeted prevention efforts in areas with higher risk.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Therese Burkhardt, Max Scherer, Gerhard Scherer, Nikola Pluym, Till Weber, Marike Kolossa-Gehring
Summary: Regulations and legislative amendments in Germany since 2002, focusing on non-smoker protection, have led to a decline in secondhand tobacco smoke (SHS) exposure. This study analyzed 510 24-hour urine samples from 1995 to 2019 and found a significant decrease in cotinine and certain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) levels, indicating the impact of smoking bans and regulations. Human biomonitoring is crucial for assessing chemical exposure, evaluating regulatory effectiveness, and informing public health policies.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sneha S. Patil, Naveen Puttaswamy, Sachin C. Sarode, Gargi S. Sarode, Smita S. Patil, Andres Cardenas, Rajesh Kumar Gandhirajan, Kalpana Balakrishnan
Summary: This study describes the current state and future trends in research on exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) and its impact on children's health (CH) using bibliometrics and altmetrics. The study found that childhood asthma was the main focus of research, but current trends have shifted towards emerging fields such as children's oral health and DNA methylation. Twitter, policy documents, and news outlets were the main platforms for discussing research outputs.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ana Ines Silva, Alexandra Camelo, Joana Madureira, Ana Teresa Reis, Ana Paula Machado, Joao Paulo Teixeira, Carla Costa
Summary: By surveying and biochemically validating 595 pregnant women, it was found that self-reported maternal smoking status was highly consistent with biochemical validation based on urinary cotinine concentrations, but the consistency for passive smoking exposure was lower. The study indicated that maternal active smoking in the third trimester was significantly associated with decreased birth weight, length, and head circumference, while maternal ETS exposure was only minimally associated with increased birth weight.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Akinkunmi Paul Okekunle, Jeffery Osahon Asowata, Babatunde Adedokun, Onoja Matthew Akpa
Summary: The study revealed that secondhand smoke exposure is associated with dyslipidemia, with higher risk among women and older adults. Primary interventions targeting the reduction of secondhand smoke exposure may help in lowering the odds of dyslipidemia.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marta Szukalska, Thurman Allen Merritt, Wiktor Lorenc, Katarzyna Sroczynska, Izabela Miechowicz, Izabela Komorowicz, Jan Mazela, Danuta Baralkiewicz, Ewa Florek
Summary: The study compared the levels of essential and toxic metals in breast milk of smoking women, women exposed to second-hand smoke, and non-smoking women. Exposure to tobacco smoke was found to increase concentrations of heavy metals, potentially disrupting the growth and development of newborns and infants. These findings highlight the importance of educating lactating women about the risks of tobacco smoke exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Danielle Vienneau, Apolline Saucy, Beat Schaffer, Benjamin Fluckiger, Louise Tangermann, Massimo Stafoggia, Jean Marc Wunderli, Martin Roosli
Summary: This study found that transportation noise exposure is associated with cardiovascular disease mortality, with effects below current guideline limits. Different noise sources have different impacts on heart disease, with males having higher relative and absolute risks than females.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maryam Zare Jeddi, Nancy B. Hopf, Henriqueta Louro, Susana Viegas, Karen S. Galea, Robert Pasanen-Kase, Tiina Santonen, Vicente Mustieles, Mariana F. Fernandez, Hans Verhagen, Stephanie K. Bopp, Jean Philippe Antignac, Arthur David, Hans Mol, Robert Barouki, Karine Audouze, Radu-Corneliu Duca, Peter Fantke, Paul Scheepers, Manosij Ghosh, An Van Nieuwenhuyse, Joana Lobo Vicente, Xenia Trier, Loic Rambaud, Clemence Fillol, Sebastien Denys, Andre Conrad, Marike Kolossa-Gehring, Alicia Paini, Jon Arnot, Florian Schulze, Kate Jones, Ovnair Sepai, Imran Ali, Lorraine Brennan, Emilio Benfenati, Francesco Cubadda, Alberto Mantovani, Alena Bartonova, Alison Connolly, Jaroslav Slobodnik, Yuri Bruinen de Bruin, Jacob van Klaveren, Nicole Palmen, Hubert Dirven, Trine Husoy, Cathrine Thomsen, Ana Virgolino, Martin Roosli, Tim Gant, Natalie von Goetz, Jos Bessems
Summary: This article introduces the importance of human biomonitoring (HBM) and proposes a vision and strategy for its use in chemical regulations and public health policy. The article outlines six strategic objectives and provides a roadmap for further strengthening HBM approaches.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
R. Chow, L. Curchod, E. Davies, A. F. Veludo, C. Oltramare, M. A. Dalvie, C. Stamm, M. Roeoesli, S. Fuhrimann
Summary: The Western Cape in South Africa has a Mediterranean climate, supporting diverse agricultural industries. However, limited data exists on pesticide pollution in surface water in low- and middle-income countries. This study evaluated seasonal drivers of aquatic pesticide pollution in three river catchments using passive samplers. High concentrations of pesticides were detected, and their occurrence correlated with application and rainfall events. Mitigation measures should be based on comprehensive pesticide data and targeted studies identifying sources and transport processes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marloes Eeftens, Chen Shen, Jana Sonksen, Claudia Schmutz, Luuk van Wel, Ilaria Liorni, Roel Vermeulen, Elisabeth Cardis, Joe Wiart, Mireille Toledano, Martin Roosli
Summary: This study aimed to characterize the dose of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) absorbed by children over a 2-year period. The study found that the dose of RF-EMF absorbed by the head and brain-related tissues increased in 12 different usage scenarios, while the dose absorbed by the whole body and heart remained stable. Ethnicity, phone ownership, and socio-economic status were associated with the estimated RF-EMF dose.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Louise Tangermann, Danielle Vienneau, Apolline Saucy, Jan Hattendorf, Beat Schaeffer, Jean Marc Wunderli, Martin Roeoesli
Summary: This study found that road traffic noise at home reduces cognitive performance in adolescents, especially affecting memory and concentration. Larger cohorts with longer follow-up time are needed to confirm these results.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Letter
Allergy
Olga Gorlanova, Heide Oller, Andrea Marten, Loretta Mueller, Jessica Laine-Carmelli, Fabienne Decrue, Yasmin Salem, Danielle Vienneau, Kees de Hoogh, Amanda Gisler, Jakob Usemann, Insa Korten, Sophie Yammine, Uri Nahum, Noemi Kuenstle, Pablo Sinues, Sven Schulzke, Philipp Latzin, Oliver Fuchs, Martin Roeoesli, Bianca Schaub, Urs Frey
PEDIATRIC ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shreya S. Shrikhande, Hugo Pedder, Martin Roeoesli, Mohammad Aqiel Dalvie, Ravivarman Lakshmanasamy, Antonio Gasparrini, Juerg Utzinger, Gueladio Cisse
Summary: This study investigates the association between cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and temperature in Puducherry, a district in southern India. The study finds that both hot and cold temperatures are associated with CVDs in this region, causing a significant disease burden. Gender, age, and specific types of CVDs also influence the impact of temperature on CVDs.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Danielle Vienneau, Massimo Stafoggia, Sophia Rodopoulou, Jie Chen, Richard W. Atkinson, Mariska Bauwelinck, Jochem O. Klompmaker, Bente Oftedal, Zorana J. Andersen, Nicole A. H. Janssen, Rina So, Youn-Hee Lim, Benjamin Fluckiger, Regina Ducret-Stich, Martin Roosli, Nicole Probst-Hensch, Nino Kunzli, Maciek Strak, Evangelia Samoli, Kees de Hoogh, Bert Brunekreef, Gerard Hoek
Summary: Long-term exposure to air pollution and transportation noise in Switzerland contributes to premature mortality, with local traffic-related pollutants and transportation noise being especially important factors.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Benedikt Wicki, Beat Schaffer, Jean Marc Wunderli, Thomas J. Muller, Charlotte Pervilhac, Martin Roosli, Danielle Vienneau
Summary: This nationwide cohort study found a robust association between exposure to road traffic and railway noise and risk of death by suicide. These findings suggest that chronic transportation noise exposure may be related to mental health disorders.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marloes Eeftens, Sophie Pujol, Aaron Klaiber, Gilles Chopard, Andrin Riss, Florian Smayra, Benjamin Fluckiger, Thomas Gehin, Kadiatou Diallo, Joe Wiart, Taghrid Mazloum, Frederic Mauny, Martin Roosli
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the correlation between mobile phone radiation and human health, including cognitive performance, health-related quality of life, and sleep. The results showed that there were sporadic associations between wireless phone use and screen time with cognitive performance, but no significant associations with HRQoL or sleep duration and quality. Increased screen time was found to be associated with increased stress, but there was no association with phone call time or sleep.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nicolas Loizeau, Marco Zahner, Johannes Schindler, Christa Stephan, Jurg Frohlich, Markus Gugler, Toni Ziegler, Martin Roosli
Summary: The ambient radiofrequency electromagnetic field levels in Switzerland did not significantly change between 2014 and 2021, despite a significant increase in mobile data transmission. This may be due to the adoption of more efficient mobile communication technologies.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alberto Castro, Nino Kunzli, Kees de Hoogh, Ron Kappeler, Meltem Kutlar Joss, Danielle Vienneau, Martin Roosli
Summary: This study aimed to compare the differences in estimating PM2.5 mortality in Switzerland in 2019 using single-pollutant effect estimates and two-pollutant effect estimates. The single-pollutant effect estimate resulted in 2240 deaths attributed to PM2.5, while the two-pollutant effect estimates found 1977 deaths attributable to both PM2.5 and NO2. The results suggest that using two-pollutant effect estimates can pose interpretation challenges in terms of causality.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Shreya Shrikhande, Sonja Merten, Olga Cambaco, Tristan T. Lee, Ravivarman Lakshmanasamy, Martin Roosli, Mohammad Aqiel Dalvie, Jurg Utzinger, Gueladio Cisse
Summary: This study aims to understand the challenges of conducting climate change and health research in Puducherry, India. Key informant interviews were conducted to identify the perceived barriers to conducting environmental health research.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Tristan Taylor Lee, Mohamed Aqiel Dalvie, Martin Roosli, Sonja Merten, Marek Kwiatkowski, Hassan Mahomed, Neville Sweijd, Gueladio Cisse
Summary: Despite a severe drought in Cape Town from 2015 to 2018, diarrhoeal incidence did not increase. The study found that diarrhoea is strongly influenced by local temperature and humidity, particularly during the hot dry season. Public health interventions were found to be effective in reducing diarrhoeal incidence.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF POVERTY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hans-Georg Olbrich, Martin Roosli, Eva Herrmann, Christian Maschke, Kerstin Schadow, Torsten Haehnel, Hans-Jorgen Rupprecht, Martin Kaltenbach
Summary: This study found associations between aircraft noise and recurrence risk as well as all-cause mortality in patients with acute coronary heart disease, with more pronounced effects compared to previous population-based cohort studies. In contrast, associations with road traffic and railway noise were weaker and not significant, suggesting that acute coronary heart disease patients are particularly vulnerable to the effects of transportation noise.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
