Article
Environmental Sciences
Sophie E. Bresson, Scott Isom, Elizabeth T. Jensen, Sandra Huber, Youssef Oulhote, Joseph Rigdon, James Lovato, Angela D. Liese, Catherine Pihoker, Dana Dabelea, Shelley Ehrlich, Jerome Ruzzin
Summary: This study investigated the association between persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and type 1 diabetes (T1D) in youth. The results suggest that certain POPs may be associated with an increased risk of T1D and can negatively impact the function and viability of pancreatic beta-cells.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Vicente Mustieles, Francisco M. Perez-Carrascosa, Josefa Leon, Theis Lange, Jens-Peter Bonde, Celia Gomez-Pena, Francisco Artacho-Cordon, Rocio Barrios-Rodriguez, Rocio Olmedo-Requena, Jose Exposito, Jose J. Jimenez-Moleon, Juan P. Arrebola
Summary: The study found that there is a relationship between the oxidative microenvironment of adipose tissue and the concentration of persistent organic pollutants with cancer development. Certain enzymes were found to be associated with the risk of non-hormone-dependent cancer, and certain POPs were also positively associated with the risk of NHD cancer.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zorana Kljakovic-Gaspic, Marija Dvorscak, Tatjana Orct, Ankica Sekovanic, Darija Klincic, Karla Jagic, Dora Sebescen, Elena Klasicek, Davor Zanella
Summary: The anthropogenic impact on the aquatic environment of the Rasa River in Croatia was investigated. The study used yellow European eel as a biological indicator to analyze PBDEs, PCBs, DDT isomers, and major and trace elements. The results showed generally low contamination levels in the surrounding area, with organic contaminants increasing in muscle with lipid content, length, weight, and body condition. Metal(loid) levels decreased or remained unchanged with increasing size, except for a few elements that accumulated in the liver at the downstream location.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Louise Moura de Rezende, Ana Cristina Simoes Rosa, Sabrina da Silva Santos, Gina Torres Rego Monteiro
Summary: The objective of this study was to estimate the plasma levels of organochlorine pesticides and PCBs in hospitalized individuals in Petropolis, Brazil. Compared to data present in the literature, the concentration of POPs was lower, and individuals from 55 to 64 years of age and women presented a higher average concentration of organochlorine pesticides; men also presented a high concentration of PCBs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Francisco Miguel Perez-Carrascosa, Rocio Barrios-Rodriguez, Celia Gomez-Pena, Inmaculada Salcedo-Bellido, Maria Eugenia Velasco-Garcia, Jose Juan Jimenez-Moleon, Antonio Garcia-Ruiz, Jose Luis Navarro-Espigares, Pilar Requena, Carmen Munoz-Sanchez, Juan Pedro Arrebola
Summary: This study longitudinally explores the public healthcare costs associated with long-term exposure to a mixture of 8 persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in residents of two areas in Granada Province, Southern Spain. The results suggest that long-term exposure to these pollutants may increase healthcare costs and impact the efficiency of healthcare systems. However, further research is needed to determine whether interventions to reduce human exposure should be considered in healthcare policies, due to the limitations of the study.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Raphael De Lucca Marcello Jarcovis, Satie Taniguchi, Josilene da Silva, Rafael Andre Lourenco
Summary: The study evaluated the presence of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in the liver tissue samples of juvenile green sea turtles collected on the southeastern Brazilian coast. The main POPs found were (sic)-HCH and PCBs. Despite the low concentrations found, it was indicated that the sea turtles were exposed to these compounds.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Seo Young Jang, Youngae Jung, Duk-Hee Lee, Geum-Sook Hwang
Summary: Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) accumulated in the body may be associated with the incidence of certain diseases. This study investigated the association between the concentration of POPs and circulating metabolites in human blood samples. The findings suggest that metabolites related to short-chain fatty acids and creatine can be useful risk indicators for estimating the effect of PCB exposure.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alexandra E. Butler, Edwina Brennan, Daniel S. Drage, Thozhukat Sathyapalan, Stephen L. Atkin
Summary: This study examined the association of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) with vitamin D in non-obese women. The results showed that certain PCBs were associated with vitamin D levels, but these associations could be explained by body mass index (BMI). Therefore, the deleterious effects of PCB accumulation are not mediated by effects on vitamin D levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ana Lorena Lima Ferreira, Nathalia Freitas-Costa, Samary da Silva Rosa Freire, Amanda Caroline Cunha Figueiredo, Marina Padilha, Nadya Helena Alves-Santos, Gilberto Kac
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between maternal pre-pregnancy overweight/obesity and dietary intake during pregnancy and POP concentrations in human milk. The study found that maternal pre-pregnancy overweight/obesity and total lipid intake during pregnancy were associated with POP concentrations in human milk.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Richelle D. Bjorvang, Marie-Therese Vinnars, Nikos Papadogiannakis, Sebastian Gidlof, Linn Salto Mamsen, Daniel Mucs, Hannu Kiviranta, Panu Rantakokko, Paivi Ruokojarvi, Christian H. Lindh, Claus Yding Andersen, Pauliina Damdimopoulou
Summary: The study found that more chemicals were detected in fetal tissues compared to maternal serum and placenta, which may provide a misleading picture of actual fetal exposures.
Article
Environmental Sciences
L. A. Henriquez-Hernandez, A. Ortiz-Andrelluchi, J. Alvarez-Perez, A. Acosta-Dacal, M. Zumbado, M. A. Martinez-Gonzalez, L. D. Boada, J. Salas-Salvado, O. P. Luzardo, L. Serra-Majem
Summary: This study analyzed the distribution of plasma concentrations of 59 POPs in residents of the Canary Islands, comparing data from different time periods. The results showed a variety of POPs detected in the study participants, with some experiencing decreases in concentration levels but others still exhibiting high levels of contamination.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Water Resources
M. A. Novikov
Summary: Analysis of long-term observation data from 625 stations (2003-2018) in the Barents Sea revealed varying distribution of organochlorine pesticides and polychlorbiphenyls in bottom sediments, with the central depression and Kola Bay area showing the highest pollution levels and the Southeastern region the least contaminated. The central depression was identified as the main region of pollution deposition in the Barents Sea, with a significant amount of pollutants likely originating from accumulated old pollution due to melting of Arctic ice.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Edmond Sanganyado, Kudakwashe E. Chingono, Willis Gwenzi, Nhamo Chaukura, Wenhua Liu
Summary: The deep sea plays a critical role in global biogeochemical and nutrient cycling functions, but is threatened by organic pollutants from anthropogenic sources. The distribution of organic pollutants in the deep sea is influenced by various factors, including biogeochemical and geophysical factors. Additionally, the transport of organic pollutants in deep sea can be facilitated by steep geomorphologies such as submarine canyons, ridges, and valleys.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Phuoc-Cuong Le, Duy-Lam Le, D. Duc Nguyen
Summary: This study analyzed the accumulation and distribution of OCPs and PCBs in the An Hoa Estuary, Central Vietnam, and found the ecological risk to range from low to moderate levels. Furthermore, genetic factors in the form of N-acetyltransferase system phenotype were also analyzed, revealing significant variations among residents in the region, with slow acetylator phenotype prevalent in certain locations.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
K. Ronnie Rex, Paromita Chakraborty
Summary: Research shows that the concentration of pollutants in rivers in southern India varied significantly due to historical usage and localized use during the pandemic. After the outbreak of COVID-19, there was a notable increase in toxic substances p,p'-DDT and PCB-52 in rivers in Chennai.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Llucia Gonzalez, Marisa Estarlich, Mario Murcia, Florencia Barreto-Zarza, Loreto Santa-Marina, Sandra Simo, Maria Isabel Larranaga, Estefania Ruiz-Palomino, Jesus Ibarluzea, Marisa Rebagliato
Summary: Mental health problems are more common in children at risk of poverty or social exclusion, and the family environment can help reduce the impact of economic hardship on these problems.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Azahara M. Garcia-Serna, Eva Morales, Ester Cantero-Cano, Maria Norte-Munoz, Ma Angeles Gil-Buendia, Josefa Velazquez-Marin, Trinidad Hernandez-Caselles, Virginia Perez-Fernandez, Antonia E. Martinez-Torres, Luis Garcia-Marcos, Elena Martin-Orozco
Summary: The cytokine signatures in newborns are influenced by sex and season of birth, with male newborns showing higher levels of certain cytokines and summer-born children displaying increased immune response. These signatures may be associated with the development of clinical outcomes in the future.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Izaro Babarro, Jesus Ibarluzea, Elvar Theodorsson, Eduardo Fano, Andrea Lebena, Monica Guxens, Jordi Sunyer, Ainara Andiarena
Summary: This study analyzed the association between school context and bullying with hair cortisol concentration in children, considering the effect of executive function and sex. Results showed that being involved in bullying was related to higher cortisol concentration, which in turn was associated with poorer executive function.
CHILD NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Environmental
Marlene Agerstrand, Kenneth Arinaitwe, Thomas Backhaus, Ricardo O. Barra, Miriam L. Diamond, Joan O. Grimalt, Ksenia Groh, Faith Kandie, Perihan Binnur Kurt-Karakus, Robert J. Letcher, Rainer Lohmann, Rodrigo O. Meire, Temilola Oluseyi, Andreas Schaeffer, Mochamad Septiono, Gabriel Sigmund, Anna Soehl, Temitope O. Sogbanmu, Noriyuki Suzuki, Marta Venier, Penny Vlahos, Martin Scheringer
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Correction
Pediatrics
Azahara M. Garcia-Serna, Eva Morales, Ester Cantero-Cano, Maria Norte-Munoz, Ma Angeles Gil-Buendia, Josefa Velazquez-Marin, Trinidad Hernandez-Caselles, Virginia Perez-Fernandez, Antonia E. Martinez-Torres, Luis Garcia-Marcos, Elena Martin-Orozco
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elke Rouxel, Nathalie Costet, Christine Monfort, Karine Audouze, Lourdes Cirugeda, Eric Gaudreau, Joan O. Grimalt, Jesus Ibarluzea, Fabrice Laine, Sabrina Llop, Maria-Jose Lopez-Espinosa, Florence Rouget, Loreto Santa -Marina, Martine Vrijheid, Cecile Chevrier, Maribel Casas, Charline Warembourg
Summary: Several studies have shown that prenatal exposure to certain persistent organic pollutants (POPs) is associated with higher adiposity in childhood. This study aimed to assess the association between prenatal exposure to multiple POPs and adiposity markers and blood pressure in preadolescents. The findings suggest that prenatal exposure to POPs, especially organochlorine pesticides, is linked to unfavorable cardiometabolic health up to the age of 12.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gerard Martinez-Vilavella, Jesus Pujol, Laura Blanco-Hinojo, Joan Deus, Ioar Rivas, Cecilia Persavento, Jordi Sunyer, Maria Foraster
Summary: As urbanization increases, more people are exposed to traffic and the associated risks, including higher exposure to road traffic noise. This study investigated the correlation between exposure to annual average road traffic noise in schools and the functional connectivity of key elements of the auditory pathway in schoolchildren. The results showed that road traffic noise was significantly associated with stronger connectivity between certain regions in the central auditory pathway, suggesting that prolonged exposure to road traffic noise may accelerate maturation in the auditory pathway.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Barbara Vizmanos, Ana Isabel Cascales, Maria Rodriguez-Martin, Diego Salmeron, Eva Morales, Aurora Aragon-Alonso, Frank A. J. L. Scheer, Marta Garaulet
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between siestas and obesity, considering siesta duration and whether siesta traits and/or lifestyle factors mediate this association. The results showed that long siestas were associated with higher BMI, waist circumference, fasting glucose, blood pressure, and increased prevalence of MetS. However, short siestas were associated with a lower probability of elevated blood pressure. Various factors, including smoking, sleep and eating schedules, energy intake, and siesta location, mediated the association of siestas with obesity and MetS.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Julia Sanguesa, Sandra Marquez, Mariona Bustamante, Jordi Sunyer, Carmen Iniguez, Jesus Vioque, Loreto Santa-Marina Rodriguez, Alba Jimeno-Romero, Matias Torrent, Maribel Casas, Martine Vrijheid
Summary: This study examines the association between prenatal vitamin D levels and growth and adiposity in late childhood. The results suggest a sex-specific programming effect of early pregnancy vitamin D levels on offspring body composition, which is observed in boys but not in girls.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kalliopi Vrotsou, Mikel Subiza-Perez, Aitana Lertxundi, Itziar Vergara, Itxaso Marti-Carrera, Lourdes Ochoa de Retana, Irene Duo, Jesus Ibarluzea
Summary: Environmental risk factors are a significant public health issue that requires preventive actions and interventions at multiple levels. Increasing the environmental health knowledge of healthcare professionals is crucial. This study aimed to develop an environmental health knowledge tool for healthcare professionals.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesus Ibarluzea, Mikel Subiza-Perez, Ane Arregi, Amaia Molinuevo, Enrique Arranz-Freijo, Manuel Sanchez-de Miguel, Ana Jimenez, Ainara Andiarena, Loreto Santa-Marina, Aitana Lertxundi
Summary: This study investigated the association between prenatal maternal urinary fluoride levels and symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children aged 8 and 11 years. The results showed no association between maternal urinary fluoride levels during pregnancy and cognitive problems-inattention symptoms at 8 or 11 years old. However, at age 11, there was a significant inverse association between maternal urinary fluoride levels and being categorized as a cognitive problems-inattention case. These findings contradict previous studies and highlight the need for further population-based research to confirm or challenge these results.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Letter
Pediatrics
Antoni Soriano-Arandes, Andreu Colom-Cadena, Anna Bordas, Fabiana Ganem, Lucia Alonso, Marcos Montoro, Mireia Gascon, Maria Subirana, Ariadna Mas, Jordi Sunyer, Pere Soler-Palacin, Jordi Casabona, Sentinel Sch Network Catalonia
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Vasiliki Margari, David A. Hodell, Simon A. Parfitt, Nick M. Ashton, Joan O. Grimalt, Hyuna Kim, Kyung-Sook Yun, Philip L. Gibbard, Chris B. Stringer, Axel Timmermann, Polychronis C. Tzedakis
Summary: Through analyzing deep-sea sediment samples from the Portuguese margin, researchers found pronounced millennial-scale climate variability during the glacial period around 1.154 to 1.123 million years ago, including a terminal stadial cooling comparable to the most extreme events of the last 400,000 years. Climate simulations indicate a drastic decrease in suitability of early human habitats around the Mediterranean during the terminal stadial. These extreme conditions led to the depopulation of Europe, potentially lasting for several successive glacial-interglacial cycles.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Arnau Carreno, Eva Fontdecaba, Angel Izquierdo, Olga Enciso, Pepus Daunis-i-Estadella, Gloria Mateu-Figueras, Javier Palarea-Albaladejo, Mireia Gascon, Cristina Vendrell, Montserrat Lloveras, Joan San, Silvia Gomez, Stefania Minuto, Josep Lloret
Summary: Performing outdoor activities in blue spaces can improve human health and mental well-being by reducing stress and promoting social relationships. This study assessed the effects of different outdoor activities in blue spaces on the physical and mental health of oncology patients. Results showed that exposure to blue spaces contributes to tension and anger reduction, and improves the vigour mood state of oncology patients.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Andreas Schaeffer, Ksenia J. Groh, Gabriel Sigmund, David Azoulay, Thomas Backhaus, Michael G. Bertram, Bethanie Carney Almroth, Ian T. Cousins, Alex T. Ford, Joan O. Grimalt, Yago Guida, Maria C. Hansson, Yunsun Jeong, Rainer Lohmann, David Michaels, Leonie Mueller, Jane Muncke, Gunilla Oberg, Marcos A. Orellana, Edmond Sanganyado, Ralf Bernhard Schaefer, Ishmail Sheriff, Ryan C. Sullivan, Noriyuki Suzuki, Laura N. Vandenberg, Marta Venier, Penny Vlahos, Martin Wagner, Fang Wang, Mengjiao Wang, Anna Soehl, Marlene Agerstrand, Miriam L. Diamond, Martin Scheringer
Summary: Pollution caused by chemicals and waste, along with climate change and biodiversity loss, poses a triple planetary crisis. In response, countries have established an intergovernmental science-policy panel to address chemicals, waste, and pollution prevention. Protecting this panel from conflicts of interest is crucial for its success.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
