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Environmental Sciences
E. Melinda Mahabee-Gittens, Gang Han, Ashley L. Merianos
Summary: Children exposed to tobacco smoke at home are more likely to experience issues such as mold, pesticide use, frequent moves, and more household members compared to children with no smoke exposure.
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Environmental Sciences
Xianghua Bao, Amin Asgari, Moslem Lari Najafi, Adel Mokammel, Mohammad Ahmadi, Sajjad Akbari, Mohammad Miri
Summary: The study found that physical activity and healthy diet are associated with lower blood heavy metal concentrations in WP smokers, but further research is needed to confirm this finding.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
E. Melinda Mahabee-Gittens, Ashley L. Merianos, Roman A. Jandarov, Penelope J. E. Quintana, Eunha Hoh, Georg E. Matt
Summary: By comparing hand nicotine and urinary cotinine as biomarkers, the study found that they have different associations with pediatric illnesses, potentially influenced by factors like family income. Hand nicotine levels were linked to discharge diagnoses of viral infection, pulmonary illness, and bacterial infection in children, showing a distinct association compared to urinary cotinine.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nerea Mourino, Monica Perez-Rios, Kimberly Yolton, Bruce P. Lanphear, Aimin Chen, Jessie P. Buckley, Heidi J. Kalkwarf, Kim M. Cecil, Joseph M. Braun
Summary: This study found that postnatal serum cotinine concentrations had a greater influence on adolescent's cardiometabolic risk compared to the prenatal period, and these associations may be sex-specific.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mariah DeSerisy, Jacob W. Cohen, Jordan D. Dworkin, Jeanette A. Stingone, Bruce Ramphal, Julie B. Herbstman, David Pagliaccio, Amy E. Margolis
Summary: This study found that prenatal secondhand smoke exposure combined with early life stress could lead to increased internalizing symptoms in children during the preschool period and slower reduction of these symptoms over time. Maternal stress levels explained this association and provide guidance for personalized prevention measures.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Clement Peng Hee Boey, Sharon Esi Duoduwa Quaye, Alex R. Cook, Wei Jie Seow, Yvette van der Eijk
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of secondhand smoke exposure among Singapore residents and its association with respiratory symptoms, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. The findings indicate that secondhand smoke exposure is common in densely populated urban areas of Singapore and is associated with respiratory symptoms.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shweta Vishwas Kulkarni, Phonepadith Xangsayarath, Daovieng Douangvichith, Latsamy Siengsounthone, Khatthanaphone Phandouangsy, Ly Thi-Hai Tran, Phuc Hong Le, Thanh Cong Bui
Summary: The prevalence of second-hand smoke exposure in homes and workplaces in Lao PDR is among the highest in South-East Asia, with women experiencing higher exposure at home compared to men. Lower education levels are associated with exposure at home or in the workplace, and almost all participants reported exposure to second-hand smoke in any public places.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jose Precioso, Isabel Sousa, Carolina Araujo, Claudia Correia, Jose Cunha-Machado, Vania Rocha
Summary: This study examines parental smoking behaviors and their perceptions and behaviors related to secondhand smoke exposure among Portuguese children aged 4-9. The findings indicate that non-smoking parents have a higher level of agreement with smoke-free rules, greater awareness of the health risks associated with secondhand smoke, and adopt more avoidance behaviors.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Siwoo Kim, Yuri Lee, Changwoo Han, Min Kyung Kim, Ichiro Kawachi, Juhwan Oh
Summary: To reduce premature deaths caused by secondhand smoke, South Korea implemented changes to its health promotion act, allowing local governments to designate smoke-free areas and impose fines. After the implementation of these ordinances in 2010, the exposure to secondhand smoke decreased.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Benjamin J. Becerra, Devin Arias, Monideepa B. Becerra
Summary: This study examined the impact of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure and smoking (cigarettes and e-cigarettes) on asthma severity among adults with current asthma in California. The results showed that males exposed to ETS and current smokers had a higher likelihood of asthma attacks.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Angel Merida-Ortega, Lizbeth Lopez-Carrillo, Karla Rangel-Moreno, Natalia Ramirez, Stephen J. Rothenberg
Summary: The study evaluated the association between tobacco exposure (active and secondhand smoke) and urinary Cd concentrations in Mexican women. Higher Cd concentrations were found in ex-smokers with SHS exposure <1 year of quitting and current smokers compared to non-smokers without SHS exposure, but the results do not support SHS exposure as a source of Cd body burden.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Substance Abuse
Kelly Pratt, Andrew Hilty, Peyton Jacob Iii, Suzaynn F. Schick
Summary: The aim of this study was to characterize the particle size of thirdhand smoke (THS) aerosol and measure its effects on biomarkers of tobacco smoke exposure in human subjects. It was found that acute inhalational exposure to aged tobacco smoke aerosol caused increases in nicotine metabolites, indicating potential health effects for individuals regularly exposed to aged or thirdhand cigarette smoke.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Jing Gennie Wang, Elliot Eisenberg, Bian Liu, Corrine Hanson, Sonali Bose
Summary: Consuming a higher-quality diet may be associated with lower odds of wheezing in adolescents exposed to environmental tobacco smoke.
ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ashley L. Merianos, Roman A. Jandarov, Mary Cataletto, E. Melinda Mahabee-Gittens
Summary: The study showed an association between tobacco smoke exposure and decreased FeNO levels in nonsmoking adolescents, with higher serum cotinine levels linked to lower odds of eosinophilic inflammation. Adolescents exposed to smoke at home also had lower FeNO levels.
NITRIC OXIDE-BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ashley L. Merianos, E. Melinda Mahabee-Gittens, Kelvin Choi
Summary: This study aimed to assess the association between home tobacco smoke exposure status and inadequate sleep among U.S. school-aged children. Results indicated that children exposed to home thirdhand smoke and home secondhand smoke with thirdhand smoke had higher odds of inadequate sleep, emphasizing the need to promote parental smoking cessation to fully protect children from related risks.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ram B. Jain
Summary: This study analyzed data from NHANES for US adults aged 20 years and above to estimate cotinine levels among different groups of smokers. Results showed that males had higher cotinine levels in certain groups than females, and non-Hispanic black smokers had higher levels compared to non-Hispanic whites. Additionally, estimations were made for self-reported nonsmokers classified as smokers and smokers with missing self-reported data on tobacco product use.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ram B. Jain
Summary: Analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for US adults aged 20 years and older between 2005 and 2016 showed variations in concentrations of arsenobetaine, monomethylarsonic acid, dimethylarsenic acid, and total arsenic in urine across different stages of renal function. Differences were observed in concentrations based on gender and racial/ethnic groups, with levels decreasing over the survey years.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ram B. Jain
Summary: The study found that glomerular hyperfiltration has a significant impact on the concentrations of perfluoroalkyl acids, with hyperfiltrators generally having lower adjusted geometric means compared to normal filtrators across various disease groups. Male-female differences in adjusted geometric means were usually narrower for normal filtrators, and the disease group with hypertension only had the highest adjusted geometric means for every perfluoroalkyl acid. Additionally, among hyperfiltrators, the group with anemia only had the lowest adjusted geometric means for every perfluoroalkyl acid compared to other disease groups.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ram B. Jain, Alan Ducatman
Summary: This study found a positive association between PFAS exposure and Apo B, especially in non-diabetic individuals not taking lipid lowering medications. Diabetic individuals showed a greater impact of lipid lowering medications on Apo B compared to non-diabetic populations. Further research is needed to replicate these findings in other populations and to explore mechanistic studies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ram B. Jain
Summary: The study revealed a negative association between blood cadmium concentrations and certain PFAAs, a positive association between blood lead concentrations and most PFAAs, and a positive association between blood total mercury concentrations and all PFAAs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ram B. Jain
Summary: This study found higher cotinine concentrations in males than females for children, adolescent smokers, and nonsmoker adults. Non-Hispanic Blacks had lower concentrations of both cotinine and hydroxycotinine than non-Hispanic Whites for adult smokers, and the ratio of hydroxycotinine concentrations for those exposed to ETS at home compared to those not exposed was different for nonsmoker adults and adult smokers.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ram B. Jain
Summary: The study evaluated the variations in concentrations of selected monohydroxy polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in urine across different stages of glomerular function, finding differences in how the kidneys process PAH metabolites among smokers and nonsmokers.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ram B. Jain
Summary: The study analyzed data from 639 US children aged 3-11 years and found significant associations between PFAAs and blood lead and mercury levels, suggesting potential co-exposure to PFAAs and lead/mercury may lead to more severe neurodevelopmental deficits. Additional research is needed to further investigate the additive/synergistic neurodevelopmental deficits associated with co-exposures to PFAAs and lead/mercury.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ram B. Jain
Summary: Exposure to cadmium and lead can cause oxidative stress and result in kidney and cardiovascular diseases. The antiaging protein klotho acts as an antioxidant. This study found that the concentrations of klotho were affected by cadmium and lead exposure, with an observed decrease in klotho concentrations during kidney dysfunction, particularly with blood cadmium concentrations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ram B. Jain, Alan Ducatman
Summary: This study examined the associations between blood manganese and selenium with serum concentrations of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Among adults, blood manganese concentrations were inversely associated with serum concentrations of several PFAS, while blood selenium concentrations were positively associated with PFAS in adults and adolescents.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ram B. Jain
Summary: This study analyzed data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to investigate gender and racial/ethnic differences in PFHpS concentrations among US adults. The study found that males had significantly higher concentrations of PFHpS than females, and PFHpS concentrations followed an inverted U-shaped curve across different stages of kidney function.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ram B. Jain, Alan Ducatman
Summary: This study used nationally representative data for US from 2003 to 2018 to analyze the gender-based differences in serum concentrations of PFAS. The results showed that females had lower serum PFAS levels than males at certain age ranges, and the differences were maximized at different ages for different compounds. The findings suggest the importance of separate analyses of male and female data, as well as stratified analysis for different time periods in females. The study also provides support for further research on the influences of gender differences in serum PFAS.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ram B. Jain
Summary: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were analyzed to explore the relationships between certain fluorinated carbon compounds and urinary concentrations of arsenic. The results showed positive associations between PFNA and all four arsenic variables, with statistical significance observed only for IAS. PFDA and PFUnDA were positively associated with urinary arsenic, while Me-PFOSA with PFAS showed inverse associations, with significance observed only for UDMA. PFOA, PFHxS, and PFOS generally exhibited negative associations with arsenic, but without statistical significance. Further investigation is needed to understand the impact of co-exposure to PFAS and arsenic on health, with fluorinated carbon chain length potentially playing a role in defining these associations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ram B. Jain
Summary: The associations between urinary concentrations of oxidant polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) metabolites and serum concentrations of anti-oxidant alpha-klotho were examined in US adults aged 40-79 years. The study found that increased PAH metabolite concentrations were associated with decreased alpha-klotho concentrations in individuals with normal or near normal kidney function. However, the associations were not significant in individuals with albuminuria. These findings suggest that exposure to PAH may lead to reduced alpha-klotho concentrations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ram B. Jain
Summary: This study estimated the associations between urinary concentrations of oxidant polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) metabolites and serum concentrations of anti-oxidant alpha-klotho in US adults aged 40-79 years. The results showed that increased levels of certain PAH metabolites were associated with decreased serum alpha-klotho concentrations, especially in individuals without albuminuria and normal or near normal kidney function.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)