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Decision-making under uncertainty in environmental health policy: new approaches
AbstractDecision-making in environmental health policy is a complex procedure even in well-known conditions. Thus, in the case of uncertainty, decision-making becomes a hurdle race. We address scientific uncertainty, methods to reduce uncertainty, biomedical doubt and science communication, and the role of stakeholders, activists, lobbies and media that together influence policy decisions. We also consider the major responsibility and role of the medico-scientific community in this process. This community can and should teach the principle of scientific uncertainty to all stakeholders, advise policy-makers and underline th...
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - September 13, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

The effects of hookah/waterpipe smoking on general health and the cardiovascular system
AbstractHookah or waterpipe smoking or use is an emerging trend in the US population, especially among the youth. The misperception of hookah being less harmful than cigarettes and the availability of different but “appealing” flavors are considered among the main reasons for this trend. Hookah users however are exposed to many of the same toxic compounds/by-products as cigarette users, but at dramatically higher levels, which might lead to more severe negative health effects. In fact, hookah users are at risks of infections, cancers, lung disease, and other medical conditions. Moreover, because of the overlapping toxi...
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - September 13, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Do multiple personal roles promote working energetically in female nurses? A cross-sectional study of relevant factors promoting work engagement in female nurses
ConclusionsThe results indicate that in addition to resources in the work domain, a family-to-work positive spillover effect, which is a variable in the non-work domain, may also promote energetic work among female nurses. Therefore, it is necessary for nurses to receive support at work and use effective coping strategies. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - September 11, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Perceived social support and presenteeism among healthcare workers in China: the mediating role of organizational commitment
ConclusionsSupervisor support was more important in promoting organizational commitment, while coworker support was more effective in reducing presenteeism. The mediating effect of organizational commitment was significant. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - September 3, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Correction to: Depressive symptoms in individuals with family members requiring ADL assistance
Following publication of the original article [1], the authors reported an error in Table 2 in their paper. The table entry “Men’s P value” was mistakenly included under the table heading “Women”. The original article [1] has been updated. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - August 27, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Seroprevalence of influenza A virus in pigs and low risk of acute respiratory illness among pig workers in Kenya
ConclusionsOur findings demonstrate moderate seropositivity for influenza A virus among pigs, suggesting the circulation of swine influenza virus and a potential for interspecies transmission. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - August 16, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Prevalence of needlestick injury among healthcare workers in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsThe pooled prevalence of needlestick injuries among Ethiopian healthcare workers was high. Therefore, efforts should be implemented to reduce the occurrence of injuries. Adequate protective equipment and safety-engineered devices should be supplied for the healthcare workers. It could be more effective to reduce the factors contributing to increased exposures through the allocation of adequate numbers of the healthcare workforce and implementing in-service training. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - August 13, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Quality of dying and death desired by residents of Kagawa Prefecture, Japan: a qualitative study
ConclusionEight concepts were extracted as important factors of a desirable death from the residents of Kagawa prefecture, Japan. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - July 30, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Internal exposure levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis
In conclusions, we found that the internal diversity of PAHs existed in children and adolescents, and the level of 1-OHPyr in children and adolescents was in higher status compared with non-occupational people who do not smoke. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - July 26, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Depressive symptoms in individuals with family members requiring ADL assistance
ConclusionsThe study results indicated higher depressive symptoms among those with family members requiring ADL assistance and those who care for such family members themselves. This suggests that an alternative to family caregiving is necessary, especially for the elderly, regardless of caregiver sex. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - July 14, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Impact of interleukin-6 gene polymorphisms and its interaction with obesity on osteoporosis risk in Chinese postmenopausal women
ConclusionsOur results suggested that the C allele ofrs1800796 and the C allele ofrs2069849 of IL-6 gene interaction betweenrs1800796 and abdominal obesity were all associated with increased OST risk. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - July 12, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate-induced toxicity and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha: a review
AbstractThe plasticizer di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) has been widely used in the manufacture of polyvinyl chloride-containing products such as medical and consumer goods. Humans can easily be exposed to it because DEHP is ubiquitous in the environment. Recent research on the adverse effects of DEHP has focused on reproductive and developmental toxicity in rodents and/or humans. DEHP is a representative of the peroxisome proliferators. Therefore, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPAR α)-dependent pathways are the expected mode of action of several kinds of DEHP-induced toxicities. In this review, we s...
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - July 5, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

A comparative study of the physiological and psychological effects of forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku) on working age people with and without depressive tendencies
ConclusionsExamining the physiological and psychological effects of a day-long session of forest bathing on a working age group demonstrated significant positive effects on mental health, especially in those with depressive tendencies.Not applicable; this is not a report of intervention trial. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - June 21, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Knowledge and practices of households on safe water chain maintenance in a slum community in Kampala City, Uganda
ConclusionOnly a third of the households maintained the safe water chain satisfactory. Female-led, student-led, and post-primary educated-led household and household that thought most contamination occurs during storage were more likely to maintain the safe water chain. There is a need to improve the level of awareness about the importance of the safe water chain among  slum dwellers. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - June 13, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Sanitation predictors of childhood morbidities in Ethiopia: evidence from Dabat Health and Demographic Surveillance System
ConclusionA significant proportion of under-five children had childhood morbidities in the study area. Housing condition, cooking energy sources, volume of water collected, and type of water storage containers were factors associated with the occurrence of childhood morbidities. Enabling the community to have the access to a safe and continuous supply of water and proper disposal of wastes, including excreta, is necessary with particular emphasis to the rural communities and semi-urban areas to reduce the occurrence of childhood morbidities. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - June 12, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research