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Environmental Sciences
Sophia L. Freije, Daniel A. Enquobahrie, Drew B. Day, Christine Loftus, Adam A. Szpiro, Catherine J. Karr, Leonardo Trasande, Linda G. Kahn, Emily Barrett, Kurunthachalam Kannan, Nicole R. Bush, Kaja Z. LeWinn, Shanna Swan, W. Alex Mason, Morgan Robinson, Sheela Sathyanarayana
Summary: This study investigates the association between prenatal exposure to PAHs and spontaneous preterm birth and gestational age. The findings suggest that infant sex may modify these associations.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin R. Wallace, Erin Buth, Adam A. Szpiro, Yu Ni, Christine T. Loftus, Erin Masterson, Drew B. Day, Bob Z. Sun, Alexis Sullivan, Emily Barrett, Ruby HN. Nguyen, Morgan Robinson, Kurunthachalam Kannan, Alex Mason, Sheela Sathyanarayana, Kaja Z. LeWinn, Nicole R. Bush, Catherine J. Karr
Summary: The study examined the association between prenatal polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) exposure and behavior in children aged 4-6 years. The results showed that the exposure to 2-hydroxynaphthalene was associated with lower behavior problem scores, while other PAH metabolites were not associated. Boys and children breastfed for more than 6 months were more susceptible, but there was no statistically significant evidence for interaction.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Syed Moshfiqur Rahman, Annachiara Malin Igra, Julie Y. Essig, Eva-Charlotte Ekstrom, Kristian Dreij, Mercedes Trask, Christian Lindh, Shams El Arifeen, Anisur Rahman, Annette M. Krais, Maria Kippler
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of early gestational exposure to PAHs on child anthropometry from birth to 10 years. The findings from 1295 mother-child pairs in Bangladesh showed that maternal urinary PAH metabolites were positively associated with newborn weight and length, especially in boys. Longitudinal analysis also indicated a positive association with boys' weight and height-for-age Z-scores, but no associations were observed in girls.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Emily S. Barrett, Tomomi Workman, Marnie F. Hazlehurst, Sophie Kauderer, Christine Loftus, Kurunthachalam Kannan, Morgan Robinson, Alicia K. Smith, Roger Smith, Qi Zhao, Kaja Z. LeWinn, Sheela Sathyanarayana, Nicole R. Bush
Summary: In this study, modest evidence of association was found between OH-PAHs, particularly 2-OH-PHEN, and pCRH levels. The associations tended to be stronger in early pregnancy. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and investigate alternative mechanisms linking PAHs and timing of birth.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mariana F. Martins, Patricia G. Costa, Amanda da S. Guerreiro, Adalto Bianchini
Summary: Coastal elasmobranchs are vulnerable to chemical contaminants due to their life history characteristics and trophic positions. The effects of prenatal exposure to contaminants in embryos of the critically endangered Brazilian guitarfish were investigated. The study found that prenatal exposure to contaminants can impact the redox status in embryos and lead to oxidative damage.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alison G. Paquette, Samantha Lapehn, Sophie Freije, James MacDonald, Theo Bammler, Drew B. Day, Christine T. Loftus, Kurunthachalam Kannan, W. Alex Mason, Nicole R. Bush, Kaja Z. LeWinn, Daniel A. Enquobahrie, Carmen Marsit, Sheela Sathyanarayana
Summary: This study provides the first human transcriptomic assessment of PAHs in the placenta and identifies associations between prenatal PAH exposure and placental gene expression, shedding light on the mechanisms by which PAHs may disrupt placental function.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jamie M. Dearnley, Charles Killeen, Rebecca L. Davis, Vince P. Palace, Gregg T. Tomy
Summary: This article reviews the metabolism and toxicity of polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) in fish and presents various methods for analyzing metabolite-containing bile. Recent environmental monitoring studies demonstrate the utility of this technique in assessing oil spill pollution, establishing baseline exposure, and evaluating pollution in urban waterways.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin R. Wallace, Yu Ni, Christine T. Loftus, Alexis Sullivan, Erin Masterson, Adam A. Szpiro, Drew B. Day, Morgan Robinson, Kurunthachalam Kannan, Fran A. Tylavsky, Sheela Sathyanarayana, Nicole R. Bush, Kaja Z. LeWinn, Catherine J. Karr
Summary: This study found that prenatal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) may have negative impacts on toddler neurodevelopment, with 1-hydroxypyrene associated with elevated risk for neurodevelopmental delay at age 2, while 1-hydroxynaphthalene was associated with lower risk for behavior problems at age 2. Additionally, certain PAH mixtures may affect children's language and cognitive development.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christine T. Loftus, Adam A. Szpiro, Tomomi Workman, Erin R. Wallace, Marnie F. Hazlehurst, Drew B. Day, Yu Ni, Kecia N. Carroll, Margaret A. Adgent, Paul E. Moore, Emily S. Barrett, Ruby H. N. Nguyen, Kurunthachalam Kannan, Morgan Robinson, Erin E. Masterson, Frances A. Tylavsky, Nicole R. Bush, Kaja Z. LeWinn, Sheela Sathyanarayana, Catherine J. Karr
Summary: This study examined the association between prenatal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and pediatric asthma in a diverse US sample. The findings suggest that gestational PAH exposure may have adverse effects on females, supporting the hypothesis of PAHs' endocrine disruption properties and sexually dimorphic effects.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michael M. Mwachiro, Natalie Pritchett, Antonia M. Calafat, Robert K. Parker, Justus O. Lando, Gwen Murphy, Robert Chepkwony, Stephen L. Burgert, Christian C. Abnet, Mark D. Topazian, Russell E. White, Sanford M. Dawsey, Arash Etemadi
Summary: This study found that the PAH metabolite concentrations among never tobacco users in rural Kenya were significantly higher than those in other populations, and were associated with indoor cooking using wood fuel. These metabolite concentrations were also related to the presence of advanced esophageal dysplasia. The findings highlight the importance of assessing alternative cooking conditions to reduce PAH exposure in this population.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Samaneh Dehghani, Mohammad Fararouei, Ata Rafiee, Lori Hoepner, Vahide Oskoei, Mohammad Hoseini
Summary: The study found no significant relationship between prenatal exposure to PAHs in pregnant women and newborn health indicators. There was a significant correlation between exposure to passive smoke and total PAHs concentrations, providing important insights for future research on PAH intake sources.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Yuan-Yuei Chen, Wei-Liang Chen
Summary: This study reveals a significant association between exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and serum klotho levels, particularly in men. The impact of environmental factors on the aging process and age-related disorders should be given more attention and clinical interventions are necessary.
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Genetics & Heredity
Jia Yang, Zhaoxu Lu, Zhichao Liu, Li Wang, Mei Qiang
Summary: This study reveals an association between paternal non-occupational environmental exposure to PAHs and newborn birth weight, with the involvement of imprinting gene H19 methylation in the underlying mechanism. These findings support previous animal studies and suggest environmental impacts on offspring through paternal pathways.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kunlin Ou, Jialin Song, Siqi Zhang, Lu Fang, Lesi Lin, Miaolin Lan, Meng Chen, Chonggang Wang
Summary: This study found that prenatal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) may promote the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Offspring of mice exposed to PAHs during pregnancy displayed physiological and biochemical changes associated with diabetes in adulthood, including impaired glucose tolerance and reduced levels of glucagon and insulin.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiyuan Yao, Yidong Wang, Yifei Ma, Mengmeng Fu, Huimin Wang, Deliang Tang, Jisheng Nie
Summary: We investigated the link between maternal urinary polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) metabolites and thyroid hormones in 120 pairs of pregnant women and newborns. PAH metabolites were measured through high-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry, while thyroid hormones were measured using a flow fluorescence assay. The study found that there was a negative impact of total OH PAHs in maternal urine on triiodothyronine (T3) levels. The results also showed associations between maternal urinary PAH metabolites and thyroid hormones in umbilical cord blood plasma, suggesting that prenatal exposure to PAHs may disrupt neonatal thyroid function.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Sara M. Mensink-Bout, Evelien R. van Meel, Johan C. de Jongste, Isabella Annesi-Maesano, Adrien M. Aubert, Jonathan Y. Bernard, Ling-Wei Chen, Cyrus Cooper, Sarah R. Crozier, Wojciech Hanke, Nicholas C. Harvey, James R. Hebert, Barbara Heude, Joanna Jerzynska, Cecily C. Kelleher, John Mehegan, Fionnuala M. McAuliffe, Catherine M. Phillips, Kinga Polanska, Caroline L. Relton, Nitin Shivappa, Matthew Suderman, Vincent W. V. Jaddoe, Liesbeth Duijts
Summary: This study investigated the association between maternal suboptimal diet during pregnancy and child's respiratory health, and the main results did not support the hypothesis. Higher pro-inflammatory diet during pregnancy was linked to lower forced vital capacity in children, while very low dietary quality in extreme cases may be associated with increased risk of preschool wheezing.
EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kinga Polanska, Malgorzata Znyk, Dorota Kaleta
Summary: A high proportion of youth from central and eastern European countries were susceptible to tobacco use. Social factors, educational and policy issues, as well as attitudes regarding tobacco use, were strongly associated with tobacco use susceptibility, consistently across countries. There were slight differences in susceptibility to tobacco use between countries, related to sex, money available for own expenses, exposure to advertisements at points of sale, and the belief that people who smoke have more friends.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Merce Gari, Mariusz Grzesiak, Michal Krekora, Piotr Kaczmarek, Agnieszka Jankowska, Anna Krol, Dorota Kaleta, Joanna Jerzynska, Beata Janasik, Renata Kuras, Anna Maria Tartaglione, Gemma Calamandrei, Wojciech Hanke, Kinga Polanska
Summary: This study found that prenatal co-exposures to lead, mercury, zinc, and selenium have long-term influences on the neuropsychological outcomes of school-age children, as assessed through SDQ and IDS evaluations. The effects were mainly observed in behavioral and emotional problems, as well as cognitive and psychomotor development.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Agnieszka Brzozowska, Daniela Podlecka, Agnieszka Jankowska, Anna Krol, Dorota Kaleta, Elzbieta Trafalska, Ewa Nowakowska-Swirta, Pawel Kaluzny, Wojciech Hanke, Katarzyna Bal-Gieranczyk, Malgorzata Kowalska, Kinga Polanska, Joanna Jerzynska
Summary: This study evaluated the associations between maternal diet during pregnancy and offspring allergic and respiratory outcomes. The findings suggested that inadequate intake of vitamin C, vitamin E, and magnesium during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of respiratory diseases and atopic dermatitis in children. Additionally, a less healthy diet during pregnancy was related to a higher risk of infections and a lower risk of atopic dermatitis in children.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pawel Radwan, Bartosz Wielgomas, Michal Radwan, Rafal Krasinski, Anna Kilanowicz-Sapota, Renata Banaszczyk, Joanna Jurewicz
Summary: Exposure to synthetic pyrethroids may be associated with poorer embryological outcomes in couples seeking fertility treatments. Further studies are needed to confirm these results.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Katarzyna Wieczorek, Dorota Szczesna, Joanna Jurewicz
Summary: This review of 22 relevant studies suggests that exposure to bisphenol A and phthalates may be associated with endometriosis, while the results regarding parabens, benzophenones, and non-persistent insecticides are inconclusive.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Malgorzata Jaraszek, Wojciech Hanke, Andrzej Marcinkiewicz
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of vocational education on the oral health status, eating habits, and lifestyle of students. The results show that students who receive professional nutrition education in gastronomy schools have better oral health.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Adrien M. Aubert, Ling-Wei Chen, Nitin Shivappa, Cyrus Cooper, Sarah R. Crozier, Liesbeth Duijts, Anne Forhan, Wojciech Hanke, Nicholas C. Harvey, Agnieszka Jankowska, Cecily C. Kelleher, Blandine De Lauzon-Guillain, Fionnuala M. McAuliffe, Sara M. Mensink-Bout, Kinga Polanska, Caroline L. Relton, Matthew Suderman, James R. Hebert, Catherine M. Phillips, Jonathan Y. Bernard, Barbara Heude
Summary: This study analyzed the predictors of maternal dietary quality and inflammatory potential during pregnancy. Higher maternal age, education, household income, and physical activity during pregnancy were associated with better dietary quality and a more anti-inflammatory diet, while multiparity and smoking during pregnancy were associated with poorer dietary quality and a more proinflammatory diet. Women with obesity had poorer pregnancy dietary quality compared to women with a normal body mass index range.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Magdalena Janc, Agnieszka Jankowska, Monika Weteska, Agnieszka Brzozowska, Wojciech Hanke, Joanna Jurewicz, Merce Gari, Kinga Polanska, Joanna Jerzynska
Summary: Early life is crucial for improving health throughout the entire life course, and the Polish Mother and Child cohort study (REPRO_PL) provides an ideal opportunity to evaluate the long-term effects of prenatal and early postnatal exposures during adolescence. This study also allows for the investigation of associations between simultaneous exposure to various environmental factors and health outcomes, which is a novel and important research framework.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Dorota Szczesna, Katarzyna Wieczorek, Joanna Jurewicz
Summary: Widespread exposure to persistent pollutants such as metals, pesticides, and chemicals can increase the risk of endometriosis. A review of relevant studies from the past 10 years found consistent evidence linking exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like PCBs and OCPs with the development of endometriosis. The findings suggest that certain EDCs, including PCBs, OCPs, PBDEs, PFAS, and lead, contribute to the increased risk of endometriosis.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Johanna L. Nader, Monica Lopez-Vicente, Jordi Julvez, Monica Guxens, Tim Cadman, Ahmed Elhakeem, Marjo-Riitta Jarvelin, Nina Rautio, Jouko Miettunen, Hanan El Marroun, Maria Melchior, Barbara Heude, Marie-Aline Charles, Tiffany C. Yang, Rosemary R. C. McEachan, John Wright, Kinga Polanska, Jennie Carson, Ashleigh Lin, Sebastian Rauschert, Rae-Chi Huang, Maja Popovic, Lorenzo Richiardi, Eva Corpeleijn, Marloes Cardol, Tuija M. Mikkola, Johan G. Eriksson, Theodosia Salika, Hazel Inskip, Johan Lerbech Vinther, Katrine Strandberg-Larsen, Kathrin Guerlich, Veit Grote, Berthold Koletzko, Marina Vafeiadi, Jordi Sunyer, Vincent W. V. Jaddoe, Jennifer R. Harris
Summary: The EU LifeCycle Project aims to combine and analyze data from over 250,000 participants in Europe and Australia. This study provides an overview of the available mental health measures in 17 European and Australian cohorts participating in the project.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Adam Darago, Michal Klimczak, Joanna Jurewicz, Malgorzata Kucharska, Anna Kilanowicz
Summary: There is a steady increase in shooting practices worldwide and lead exposure at shooting ranges poses a risk to employees and users, particularly in Poland where it is not widely reported. This study aimed to assess lead exposure in selected indoor shooting ranges in central Poland and found that airborne lead concentrations exceeded the occupational exposure limit. Those participating in shooting, even for a few hours per week, showed elevated blood and urine lead levels and decreased ALA-D activity. This indicates an elevated risk for adverse health effects and suggests the need for information on health consequences and biomonitoring at these sites.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pawel Radwan, Bartosz Wielgomas, Michal Radwan, Rafal Krasinski, Stella Bujak-Pietrek, Kinga Polanska, Anna Kilanowicz, Joanna Jurewicz
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between exposure to parabens and benzophenones, commonly found in cosmetics, and female reproductive health. It found that increased exposure to butyl paraben was associated with a significant decrease in MII oocyte count, while exposure to high levels of benzophenone-3 also decreased MII oocyte count. However, exposure to other parabens and benzophenone-3 were not related to any of the examined reproductive outcomes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
