Article
Environmental Sciences
Catarina Ferreira, Sofia C. Duarte, Eduardo Costa, Andre M. P. T. Pereira, Liliana J. G. Silva, Anabela Almeida, Celeste Lino, Angelina Pena
Summary: Glyphosate was detected in 95.1% of urine samples from Portuguese children, with some children being exposed to higher concentrations. Glyphosate levels in children's urine were associated with factors such as age, residential proximity to agricultural areas, consumption of homeproduced foods, and parental herbicide application.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Borja Peris-Camarasa, Olga Pardo, Sandra F. Fernandez, Pablo Dualde, Clara Coscolla
Summary: AA is a potentially carcinogenic chemical compound found in processed foods and tobacco smoke. It is primarily eliminated from the body through urine, and its metabolites serve as biomarkers for exposure. The study found that smoking and consumption of fried potato products, biscuits, and pastries were significant predictors of AA exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Krystyna Makowska, Julia Martin, Andrzej Rychlik, Irene Aparicio, Juan Luis Santos, Esteban Alonso, Slawomir Gonkowski
Summary: This study evaluated the exposure of 30 dogs to six selected PFASs through the analysis of fur samples, with all PFASs detected in the canine fur samples. No statistically significant differences were found based on gender, age, and body weight of the animals. The study confirmed the suitability of fur samples for biomonitoring of PFASs exposure in domestic animals.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ana Maria Tavares, Susana Viegas, Henriqueta Louro, Thomas Goeen, Tiina Santonen, Mirjam Luijten, Andreas Kortenkamp, Maria Joao Silva
Summary: This study conducted a mixture risk assessment (MRA) based on human biomonitoring (HBM) data in Europe to evaluate the co-exposure of hexavalent chromium, nickel, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The results indicate that there is concern regarding the occupational health risk of co-exposure to these substances, particularly in welding activities and waste incineration settings. It highlights the importance of considering exposure to the mixture rather than the individual components to manage workplace risk and protect workers' health.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Holly M. Dixon, Lisa M. Bramer, Richard P. Scott, Lehyla Calero, Darrell Holmes, Elizabeth A. Gibson, Haleigh M. Cavalier, Diana Rohlman, Rachel L. Miller, Antonia M. Calafat, Laurel Kincl, Katrina M. Waters, Julie B. Herbstman, Kim A. Anderson
Summary: This study examines the relationship between polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) concentrations in silicone wristbands and hydroxy-PAH (OH-PAH) concentrations in urine using descriptive statistics and supervised statistical learning. The results demonstrate that wristbands and urine provide similar PAH exposure assessment information, which is critical for environmental health researchers.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Alfonso Narvaez, Luana Izzo, Yelko Rodriguez-Carrasco, Alberto Ritieni
Summary: The study evaluated the presence of CIT and DH-CIT in 300 urine samples from Italian individuals, finding high levels of exposure to CIT and four individuals exceeding the suggested limits, suggesting a need for further investigation into CIT exposure.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sandra F. Fernandez, Olga Pardo, Clara Coscolla, Vicent Yusa, B. I. O. V. A. L. task force BIOVAL task force
Summary: The study evaluated the exposure of Spanish children to acrylamide (AA) and found that their intake levels were relatively high, with fried potato products and biscuits contributing to the higher levels of AA metabolites in urine. This suggests a potential health risk of AA exposure in children, highlighting the importance of close monitoring.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sandra F. Fernandez, Olga Pardo, Cristina S. Hernandez, Borja Garlito, Vicent Yusa
Summary: The study found a high detection rate of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) metabolites in children living in the Valencian Region of Spain, with exposure levels affected by factors such as province of residence, BMI, age, consumption of plastic-wrapped food, and dietary habits. Risk assessment showed that children's daily intake levels were within safe limits, and no potential non-cancer health risks due to PAH exposure were observed.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sandra F. Fernandez, Olga Pardo, Clara Coscolla, Vicent Yusa
Summary: AA metabolites were found in urine samples of lactating mothers in Spain, likely originating from coffee, bread, and precooked food products; Estimated daily intake of AA based on urinary metabolites ranged from 1.2 to 1.9 μg/kg bw/day in the target population; Risk assessment indicated that AA exposure should be considered a medium priority for follow-up in the Spanish population.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Oerlemans, D. M. Figueiredo, J. G. J. Mol, R. Nijssen, R. B. M. Anzion, M. F. P. van Dael, J. Duyzer, N. Roeleveld, F. G. M. Russel, R. C. H. Vermeulen, P. T. J. Scheepers
Summary: Residential exposure to pesticides can happen through inhalation, direct skin contact, and consumption of food with pesticide residues. This study in the Netherlands looked at dermal exposure to pesticides in farmer and non-farmer families living near agricultural fields. The results showed higher concentrations of some pesticides in hand wipes during use periods, especially in farmer families, with carbendazim showing a strong correlation between hand wipes and urine metabolites.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Li, Xianyu Wang, Jean Feary McKenzie, Andreat Mannetje, Soo Cheng, Chang He, Janet Leathem, Neil Pearce, Jordi Sunyer, Brenda Eskenazi, Ruby Yeh, Lesa L. Aylward, Geoffrey Donovan, Jochen F. Mueller, Jeroen Douwes
Summary: This study aimed to assess pesticide exposure and its determinants in children aged 5-14 years. The study found that New Zealand children had relatively high exposures to chlorpyrifos/triclopyr and pyrethroids, and factors such as season, area of residence, diet, in-home pest control, and pets were associated with exposure.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Victor R. De Jesus, Luyu Zhang, Deepak Bhandari, Wanzhe Zhu, Joanne T. Chang, Benjamin C. Blount
Summary: The study evaluated acrylonitrile exposure in the US population using biomonitoring data, finding that tobacco smoke is a significant source of acrylonitrile exposure and providing important insights into biomonitoring data.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marie Pecheux, Abdessatar Saoudi, Abdelkrim Zeghnoun, Amivi Oleko, Clemence Fillol
Summary: This study used the concept of exposure load to evaluate the exposure to multiple chemicals in a representative sample of the general French population. The study found that multi-chemical exposure is widespread in adults and children in France, with occupational exposure and smoking being major contributing factors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiachen Sun, Yachang Cheng, Zitan Song, Shisheng Ma, Lingling Xing, Kai Wang, Chenjing Huang, Donglai Li, Jiansong Chu, Yang Liu
Summary: Emerging per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are becoming more widely used, while older PFAS such as PFOS are still pervasive in the environment. Assessing wildlife exposure to both emerging and older PFAS is crucial for effective biomonitoring and early warning of regional contamination patterns. We studied the levels and profiles of PFAS in eggs of two closely-related shorebird species in China. The highest concentrations of PFAS were found in two Kentish plover populations from the Bohai Sea, with PFOA dominating the overall PFAS profile. The PFAS profile in the white-faced plover population at the South China Sea coast was dominated by PFOS, while PFNA and PFOS dominated the PFAS concentrations in Kentish plovers from Qinghai Lake.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Victor R. De Jesus, Daniel F. Milan, Young M. Yoo, Luyu Zhang, Wanzhe Zhu, Deepak Bhandari, Kevin S. Murnane, Benjamin C. Blount
Summary: This study quantified urinary biomarkers of xylene exposure in a representative sample of the U.S. population, confirming tobacco smoke as a significant source of xylene exposure. Smoking intensity was positively associated with higher levels of xylene biomarkers, indicating a direct link between cigarette smoking and xylene exposure.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jordan R. Kuiper, Joseph M. Braun, Antonia M. Calafat, Bruce P. Lanphear, Kim M. Cecil, Aimin Chen, Yingying Xu, Kimberly Yolton, Heidi J. Kalkwarf, Jessie P. Buckley
Summary: Pregnancy phthalate exposures were found to be positively associated with increased bone mineral density Z-scores in early adolescence, with different patterns of associations observed between males and females. Further research is needed to determine the long-term implications for skeletal health.
Article
Immunology
Zheng Li, Brian Lewis, Kevin Berney, Elaine Hallisey, Austin M. Williams, Ari Whiteman, Luis O. Rivera-Gonzalez, Kristie E. N. Clarke, Heather B. Clayton, Terry Tincher, Jean D. Opsomer, Michael P. Busch, Adi Gundlapalli, Jefferson M. Jones
Summary: This study aimed to examine the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the United States and its associations with race/ethnicity, rurality, and social vulnerability. The results showed that seroprevalence differed significantly by race/ethnicity and rurality, and increased with increasing social vulnerability. The study identified disparities by race/ethnicity, rurality, and social vulnerability and provided insights for targeted vaccination strategies and efforts to reduce inequities.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paulina Jedynak, Jorg Tost, Antonia M. Calafat, Ekaterina Bourova-Flin, Lucile Broseus, Florence Busato, Anne Forhan, Barbara Heude, Milan Jakobi, Joel Schwartz, Remy Slama, Daniel Vaiman, Johanna Lepeule, Claire Philippat
Summary: This study is the first to describe genome-wide modifications of placental DNA methylation in association with pregnancy exposure to phthalates. The results suggest that exposure to phthalates could affect fetal development through epigenetic mechanisms. Several differentially methylated regions associated with phthalate exposure were identified.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jennifer J. Yland, Yu Zhang, Paige L. Williams, Vicente Mustieles, Stylianos Vagios, Irene Souter, Antonia M. Calafat, Russ Hauser, Carmen Messerlian
Summary: This study found that preconception and prenatal exposure to phthalates may increase the risk of preterm birth, particularly in late pregnancy, especially the DEHP metabolites. This suggests that these chemicals may have adverse effects on women's health and fetal development.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wendy A. Wattigney, Elizabeth Irvin-Barnwell, Zheng Li, Angela Ragin-Wilson
Summary: The study found that blood lead concentrations among Detroit urban anglers were twice as high as the general adult U.S. population, and PBB 153 levels were 1.8 times higher at the 95th percentile. Percentile estimates of the other study pollutants were similar to background levels in the general U.S. population.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lauren A. Wise, Amelia K. Wesselink, Samantha Schildroth, Antonia M. Calafat, Traci N. Bethea, Ruth J. Geller, Chad M. Coleman, Victoria Fruh, Birgit Claus Henn, Julianne C. Botelho, Quaker E. Harmon, Maya Thirkill, Ganesa R. Wegienka, Donna D. Baird
Summary: The study found that factors such as age, income, education, water intake, alcohol consumption, and seafood consumption were positively associated with several PFAS levels in women. Smoking was positively associated with MeFOSAA, while body mass index was inversely associated with most PFAS. Reproductive factors such as parity, lactation, recent birth, and menstrual bleeding intensity showed strong associations with PFAS concentrations.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Catherine F. Wise, Stephanie C. Hammel, Nicholas J. Herkert, Maria Ospina, Antonia M. Calafat, Matthew Breen, Heather M. Stapleton
Summary: The study found that people and their pet dogs have similar pesticide exposures in a home environment, and silicone wristbands and silicone dog tags can predict urinary pesticide biomarkers. Additionally, significant correlations were observed between pesticide levels in silicone samplers and corresponding urinary metabolites, suggesting a potential tool for exposure assessment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gabriella M. Anic, Brian L. Rostron, Hoda T. Hammad, Dana M. van Bemmel, Arseima Y. Del Valle-Pinero, Carol H. Christensen, Gladys Erives, Lisa M. Faulcon, Benjamin C. Blount, Yuesong Wang, Lanqing Wang, Deepak Bhandari, Antonia M. Calafat, Heather L. Kimmel, Colm D. Everard, Wilson M. Compton, Kathryn C. Edwards, Maciej L. Goniewicz, Binnian Wei, Andrew Hyland, Dorothy K. Hatsukami, Stephen S. Hecht, Raymond S. Niaura, Nicolette Borek, Bridget K. Ambrose, Cindy M. Chang
Summary: Limited data are available on how biomarkers of tobacco exposure change when smokers switch to using electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). This study found that transitioning to exclusive ENDS use or quitting tobacco led to significant reductions in most biomarker concentrations, while dual users experienced smaller changes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Sung Kyun Park, Xin Wang, Ning Ding, Carrie A. Karvonen-Gutierrez, Antonia M. Calafat, William H. Herman, Bhramar Mukherjee, Sioban D. Harlow
Summary: This study found a positive association between serum PFAS concentrations and incident diabetes risk, with specific PFAS such as n-PFOA and PFHxS potentially increasing the risk of diabetes. Reducing exposure to these chemicals may be crucial in lowering the risk of diabetes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tamarra James-Todd, Marta Ponzano, Andrea Bellavia, Paige L. Williams, David E. Cantonwine, Antonia M. Calafat, Russ Hauser, Marlee R. Quinn, Ellen W. Seely, Thomas F. McElrath
Summary: The study demonstrates a link between phthalate exposures during pregnancy and gestational diabetes mellitus. The metabolites of these chemicals were found to be associated with maternal glucose intolerance, suggesting both long-term and short-term health implications.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Holly M. Dixon, Lisa M. Bramer, Richard P. Scott, Lehyla Calero, Darrell Holmes, Elizabeth A. Gibson, Haleigh M. Cavalier, Diana Rohlman, Rachel L. Miller, Antonia M. Calafat, Laurel Kincl, Katrina M. Waters, Julie B. Herbstman, Kim A. Anderson
Summary: This study examines the relationship between polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) concentrations in silicone wristbands and hydroxy-PAH (OH-PAH) concentrations in urine using descriptive statistics and supervised statistical learning. The results demonstrate that wristbands and urine provide similar PAH exposure assessment information, which is critical for environmental health researchers.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jefferey L. Burgess, Julia M. Fisher, Amy Nematollahi, Alesia M. Jung, Miriam M. Calkins, Judith M. Graber, Casey C. Grant, Shawn C. Beitel, Sally R. Littau, John J. Gulotta, Darin D. Wallentine, R. Jeffrey Hughes, Charles Popp, Antonia M. Calafat, Julianne C. Botelho, Alissa D. Coleman, Natasha Schaefer-Solle, Paola Louzado-Feliciano, Simi O. Oduwole, Alberto J. Caban-Martinez
Summary: This study compared serum PFAS concentrations in firefighters from multiple fire departments with a general population sample. The results showed elevated concentrations of several PFAS in firefighters from four departments.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zheng Li, Michael Lewin, Patricia Ruiz, Anne E. Nigra, Noelle B. Henderson, Jeffery M. Jarrett, Cynthia Ward, Jianhui Zhu, Jason G. Umans, Marcia O'Leary, Ying Zhang, Angela Ragin-Wilson, Ana Navas-Acien
Summary: This study measured blood metals in American Indian communities and found that the overall exposure levels were higher in these communities, with associations with demographic, behavioral, and weight-related factors. Participants from North Dakota and South Dakota had the highest blood metal levels. These findings will help guide the development of education and intervention strategies to reduce harmful exposures.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lidia Minguez-Alarcon, Lisa Frueh, Paige L. Williams, Tamarra James-Todd, Irene Souter, Jennifer B. Ford, Kathryn M. Rexrode, Antonia M. Calafat, Russ Hauser, Jorge E. Chavarro
Summary: This study investigates the association between urinary phenol concentrations and serum lipid levels in pregnant women. The results suggest that pregnant women with higher concentrations of urinary propylparaben and bisphenol A have higher levels of total cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol in their serum.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Barrett M. Welch, Alexander P. Keil, Jessie P. Buckley, Antonia M. Calafat, Kate E. Christenbury, Stephanie M. Engel, Katie M. O'Brien, Emma M. Rosen, Tamarra James-Todd, Ami R. Zota, Kelly K. Ferguson
Summary: A large study conducted in the US found that phthalate exposure during pregnancy may increase the odds of preterm birth. Reducing the concentration of phthalate metabolites could potentially prevent preterm births.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dewan Muhammad Shoaib, Tanvir Ahmed, Kazy Farhat Tabassum, Mehedi Hasan, Fazle Sharior, Mahbubur Rahman, Makfie Farah, Md Azizur Rahman, Alauddin Ahmed, James B. Tidwell, Mahbub-Ul Alam
Summary: An intervention was implemented in Bangladesh during COVID-19 to reduce occupational health risks for waste and sanitation workers. The intervention involved training and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE). The study found that the intervention improved workers' knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding PPE usage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andreas Kortenkamp, Olwenn Martin, Eleni Iacovidou, Martin Scholze
Summary: The European Food Safety Authority's downward revision of the Health-based Guidance Value for bisphenol A (BPA) has led to disagreements with other regulatory agencies, particularly the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment. The differing views between EFSA and BfR are driven by their respective selection of endpoints and study evaluation systems, as well as their acceptance or refusal of immunotoxic effects as a basis for establishing a Health-based Guidance Value.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shizhen He, Bjorn Lundberg, Jenny Hallberg, Susanna Klevebro, Goran Pershagen, Kristina Eneroth, Erik Melen, Matteo Bottai, Olena Gruzieva
Summary: Early life air pollution exposure and abnormal inflammation-related protein profiles may interact synergistically towards lower lung function in infants.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Paulien Cleys, Emilie Hardy, Yu Ait Bamai, Giulia Poma, Adam Cseresznye, Govindan Malarvannan, Paul T. J. Scheepers, Susana Viegas, Simo P. Porras, Tiina Santonen, Lode Godderis, Jelle Verdonck, Katrien Poels, Carla Martins, Maria Joao Silva, Henriqueta Louro, Inese Martinsone, Lasma Akulova, An van Nieuwenhuyse, Martien Graumans, Selma Mahiout, Radu Corneliu Duca, Adrian Covaci
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the exposure of e-waste workers to phthalates and alternative plasticizers. The results showed that e-waste workers had higher urinary concentrations of phthalates and metabolites compared to non-occupationally exposed controls. However, no significant differences were found between pre-and post-shift concentrations in the e-waste workers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Karolina Bralewska
Summary: This review study examines the concentrations of various air pollutants in fire stations, identifies the limitations and strengths of existing research, identifies research gaps and challenges, and suggests potential solutions for reducing firefighter exposure to air pollution at fire stations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2024)