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Association between brominated flame retardants (PBDEs and PBB153) exposure and hypertension in U.S. adults: results from NHANES 2005–2016
BackgroundBrominated Flame Retardants (BFRs) have attracted widespread concern due to their environmental persistence and potential toxicity. This...
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Effects of air pollution on global health: evidence from the global burden of disease study in the BRICS countries
PurposeConsidering the dynamic influence of environmental, social, economic, and political factors in the emergence and growth of the BRICS countries...
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Age and sex differences in the effects of short- and long-term exposure to air pollution on endothelial dysfunction
BackgroundThe effects of air pollution on endothelial function remain unclear across populations. We aimed to use brachial artery flow-mediated...
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Independent and joint associations of multiple metals exposure with vital capacity index: a cross-sectional study in Chinese children and adolescents
ObjectiveThe current study aimed to explore the relationships between urinary metals and vital capacity index (VCI) in 380 children and adolescents...
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Exposure to heavy metals in utero and autism spectrum disorder at age 3: a meta-analysis of two longitudinal cohorts of siblings of children with autism
BackgroundAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a prevalent and heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder. Risk is attributed to genetic and prenatal...
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Evaluation of mortality among Marines, Navy personnel, and civilian workers exposed to contaminated drinking water at USMC base Camp Lejeune: a cohort study
BackgroundDrinking water at U.S. Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina was contaminated with trichloroethylene and other industrial...
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Emergency room visits (ERVs) among occupational groups associated with ambient conditions in Taiwan
ObjectiveThis population-based study explored emergency room visits (ERVs) from all-causes, circulatory and respiratory diseases among different...
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Longitudinal changes in cardiovascular disease–related proteins in welders
ObjectiveOccupational exposure to welding fumes is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease; however, the threshold exposure level is...
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Impact of heat waves on human morbidity and hospital admissions in a city of the western mediterranean area
PurposeThe effect of heat waves on mortality is well known, but current evidence on morbidity is limited. Establishing the consequences of these...
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Factors of presenteeism and its association with detrimental effects among employees in Switzerland working in different sectors – a cross-sectional study using a multi-item instrument
PurposePresenteeism, the phenomenon of employees working despite illness, is a significant issue globally, impacting individual well-being and...
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Gestational exposure to organochlorine compounds and metals and infant birth weight: effect modification by maternal hardships
BackgroundGestational exposure to toxic environmental chemicals and maternal social hardships are individually associated with impaired fetal growth,...
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The impact of years of training and possible technical, procedural, and individual risk factors for the development of atopic symptoms among bakery and confectionery trainees
PurposeOccupational asthma is commonly observed in bakers and confectioners. Endogenous and exogenous risk factors contribute to bakers’ asthma. A...
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Neurological and neurobehavioral effects of welders in Egypt exposed to manganese containing welding fumes
PurposeWelders are more likely to develop neurobehavioral disorders because of their exposure to neurotoxic metals such as manganese. This study...
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A call from 40 public health scientists for an end to the continuing humanitarian and environmental catastrophe in Gaza
An under-recognised aspect of the current humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is the impact of the war on the environment and the associated risks for...
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Associations between urine glyphosate levels and metabolic health risks: insights from a large cross-sectional population-based study
BackgroundThe prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in American adults increased from 37.6% in the 2011–12 period to 41.8% in 2017–2018....
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Sleep duration and quality in permanent night work: an observational field study
PurposePermanent night workers conceivably show better adaptation of circadian rhythms to night work than shift workers and therefore better...
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Association between urinary polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and risk of metabolic associated fatty liver disease
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of urinary PAHs on MAFLD.
MethodsThe study included 3,136 adults from the National Health and Nutrition...
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Diabetes mellitus and serum organochlorine pesticides mixtures in Mexican women
BackgroundVery recently, it has been reported that exposure to different mixtures of organochlorine pesticides (OCP) is associated with the...
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Serum concentrations of legacy, alternative, and precursor per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances: a descriptive analysis of adult female participants in the MIREC-ENDO study
BackgroundSeveral legacy and emerging per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been regulated around the world. There is growing concern over...
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Long-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution and mental health: a retrospective cohort study in Ireland
BackgroundMental illness is the leading cause of years lived with disability, and the global disease burden of mental ill-health has increased...
