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Padma Sri Lekha P, Irshad CV, Abdul Azeez EP. Exposure to indoor air pollution and angina among aging adults in India: evidence from a large-scale nationwide study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH 2024; 34:3376-3388. [PMID: 38258827 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2024.2307352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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This study tried to understand the association between exposure to indoor air pollution and angina among the aging population in India. We utilized the data from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) Wave-1 (2017-2018), with a sample of 62,846 aging adults. We applied Chi-square and multivariate logistic regression models. The odds of angina were higher among individuals living in households that used solid fuels for cooking (aOR = 1.15, 99% CI- 1.09-1.20), had someone smoked inside the house (aOR = 1.12, 99% CI- 1.07-1.18), and households that used of incenses inside the home (aOR = 1.11, 99% CI- 1.05-1.18). In addition, it was also found that work-limiting impairment, unhealthy behaviors, and poor health status increased the odds of angina. These results indicate the need to reduce in-house air pollution by promoting clean fuel usage and changing attitudes and practices. Other implications are discussed.
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- P Padma Sri Lekha
- School of Social Sciences and Languages, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India
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- School of Social Sciences and Languages, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India
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- School of Social Sciences and Languages, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India
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He H, Tu H, Zhang H, Luo S, Ma Z, Yang X, Li Y, Yang C, Wang J, Zhao Z. Systematic evaluation and review of Germany renewable energy research: A bibliometric study from 2008 to 2023. Heliyon 2024; 10:e34933. [PMID: 39166091 PMCID: PMC11334623 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024] Open
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Research purpose This study aims to outline the fundamental status of the German academic community's research in the field of renewable energy and to foster collaboration between China and Germany in this area. Research methods This study examines documents published by German scholars from 2008 to 2023, which are part of the "Web of Science (WOS) Core Collection" database and related to renewable energy issues, using the bibliometric visualization tool CiteSpace 6.2.R6. Research conclusions The study examines the co-occurrence and burst of keywords, changes in publication volume, international collaboration networks, research institution collaboration networks, and researcher collaboration networks. It concluded that: (1) German academic research in the field of renewable energy can be divided into three phases: nascent (2008-2014), surge (2015-2021), and decline (2022-2023). (2) The Helmholtz Association and Reinhard Madlener, among other prominent institutions and academicians, are responsible for the close cooperation among personnel and institutions, the significant leading effect, and the emphasis on cutting-edge topics. Research in this field notably focuses on cutting-edge issues like life cycle assessment and developing countries. The study observes a transition in research concentration from macro to micro perspectives. In the context of a global collective response to climate change, the analysis of the German academic community's overall situation will enhance the collaboration between the two countries in the field of renewable energy research.
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- Haiyang He
- Baize Institute for Strategy Studies, Southwest University of Political Science and Law, Chongqing, China
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- Baize Institute for Strategy Studies, Southwest University of Political Science and Law, Chongqing, China
- Sichuan Police College, Luzhou, China
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- Baize Institute for Strategy Studies, Southwest University of Political Science and Law, Chongqing, China
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- Chinese People's Public Security University, Beijing, China
- Sichuan Police College, Luzhou, China
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- School of International Relations, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, China
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- Baize Institute for Strategy Studies, Southwest University of Political Science and Law, Chongqing, China
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- Baize Institute for Strategy Studies, Southwest University of Political Science and Law, Chongqing, China
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- Baize Institute for Strategy Studies, Southwest University of Political Science and Law, Chongqing, China
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- Baize Institute for Strategy Studies, Southwest University of Political Science and Law, Chongqing, China
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- Baize Institute for Strategy Studies, Southwest University of Political Science and Law, Chongqing, China
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He J, Zhong K, Yang R, Wen C, Liu S, Yang Y, Zhong Q. Solid fuel use and low birth weight: a systematic review and meta-analysis. REVIEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 2024; 0:reveh-2024-0055. [PMID: 38963124 DOI: 10.1515/reveh-2024-0055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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Solid fuel use is increasingly linked to low birth weight (LBW), but conclusions were inconsistent. We aimed to summarize the association between solid fuel use and LBW. Twenty-one studies that met the inclusion criteria were identified through PubMed, Qvid Medline, and Web of Science databases. The final search occurred on March 20, 2024. Summary relative effect and 95 % confidence intervals were estimated with a random-effects model. Subgroup analyses and sensitivity analyses were performed to investigate possible sources of heterogeneity and to test the stability of the results. Nineteen studies evaluated the association between solid fuel use in pregnant woman and LBW (1.188 for solid fuels: 1.055 to 1.322). No significant heterogeneity was identified among the included studies (p=0.010, Tau2=0.02, I2=48.1 %). Subgroup analysis found positive correlations for Asia, data years prior to 2014, and rural studies (1.245 for Asia: 1.077 to 1.412; Tau2=0.03, I2=56.0 %; 1.243 for data years prior to 2014: 1.062 to 1.424; Tau2=0.04, I2=60.98 %; 1.514 for rural: 1.258 to 1.771; Tau2=0.00, I2=0.0 %). Our meta-analysis showed that solid fuel use in pregnant women had an impact on LBW. Measures and policies are also needed to promote energy conversion and to limit and reduce the use of solid fuels.
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- Jie He
- School of Public Health, 12485 Anhui Medical University , Hefei, Anhui, P.R. China
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- School of Public Health, 12485 Anhui Medical University , Hefei, Anhui, P.R. China
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- School of Public Health, 12485 Anhui Medical University , Hefei, Anhui, P.R. China
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- School of Public Health, 12485 Anhui Medical University , Hefei, Anhui, P.R. China
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- School of Public Health, 12485 Anhui Medical University , Hefei, Anhui, P.R. China
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- School of Public Health, 12485 Anhui Medical University , Hefei, Anhui, P.R. China
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- School of Public Health, 12485 Anhui Medical University , Hefei, Anhui, P.R. China
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Mahdavinia M, Poole JA, Apter AJ, Pacheco SE, Pappalardo AA, Matsui EC, Davis CM, Bernstein JA. Volunteerism Addressing Environmental Disparities in Allergy (VAEDIA): The presidential initiative to combat environmental injustice in allergy and immunology-a Work Group Report of the AAAAI VAEDIA task force. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2024; 154:59-67. [PMID: 38795076 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2024.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/27/2024]
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Many vulnerable people lose their health or lives each year as a result of unhealthy environmental conditions that perpetuate medical conditions within the scope of allergy and immunology specialists' expertise. While detrimental environmental factors impact all humans globally, the effect is disproportionately more profound in impoverished neighborhoods. Environmental injustice is the inequitable exposure of disadvantaged populations to environmental hazards. Professional medical organizations such as the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) are well positioned to engage and encourage community outreach volunteer programs to combat environmental justice. Here we discuss how environmental injustices and climate change impacts allergic diseases among vulnerable populations. We discuss pathways allergists/immunologists can use to contribute to addressing environmental determinants by providing volunteer clinical service, education, and advocacy. Furthermore, allergists/immunologists can play a role in building trust within these communities, partnering with other patient advocacy nonprofit stakeholders, and engaging with local, state, national, and international nongovernmental organizations, faith-based organizations, and governments. The AAAAI's Volunteerism Addressing Environmental Disparities in Allergy (VAEDIA) is the presidential task force aiming to promote volunteer initiatives by creating platforms for discussion and collaboration and by funding community-based projects to address environmental injustice.
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- Mahboobeh Mahdavinia
- Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy and Immunology, UT Health Houston, Houston.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Allergy and Immunology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Neb
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- Section of Allergy & Immunology, Division of Pulmonary Allergy & Critical Care Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pulmonary Division, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas, Houston, Tex
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- Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep & Allergy, University of Illinois, Chicago, Ill
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- departments of Pediatrics and Population Health, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Tex
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Hajdu T, Kertesi G, Szabó B. Poor housing quality and the health of newborns and young children. Sci Rep 2024; 14:12890. [PMID: 38839887 PMCID: PMC11153610 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-63789-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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This study uses linked administrative data on live births, hospital stays, and census records for children born in Hungary between 2006 and 2011 to examine the relationship between poor housing quality and the health of newborns and children aged 1-2 years. We show that poor housing quality, defined as lack of access to basic sanitation and exposure to polluting heating, is not a negligible problem even in a high-income EU country like Hungary. This is particularly the case for disadvantaged children, 20-25% of whom live in extremely poor-quality homes. Next, we provide evidence that poor housing quality is strongly associated with lower health at birth and a higher number of days spent in inpatient care at the age of 1-2 years. These results indicate that lack of access to basic sanitation, hygiene, and non-polluting heating and their health impacts cannot be considered as the exclusive problem for low- and middle-income countries. In high-income countries, there is also a need for public policy programs that identify those affected by poor housing quality and offer them potential solutions to reduce the adverse effects on their health.
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- Tamás Hajdu
- Institute of Economics, HUN-REN Centre for Economic and Regional Studies, Budapest, Hungary.
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- Institute of Economics, HUN-REN Centre for Economic and Regional Studies, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Economics, HUN-REN Centre for Economic and Regional Studies, Budapest, Hungary
- Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
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Chen C, Ou Y, Cai A, Huang Y, Feng Y, Nie Z. Household use of solid fuel and sarcopenia among middle-aged and older adults: The China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. Maturitas 2024; 182:107925. [PMID: 38325137 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2024.107925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Few studies have examined the effects of air pollution on the risk of sarcopenia, especially pollution in indoor settings. We explored the cross-sectional and longitudinal associations of household use of solid fuel for cooking and heating, separately and simultaneously, with risk of sarcopenia. METHODS Cross-sectional and follow-up data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study were used. Multivariable-adjusted generalized linear models and Cox proportional hazards regression models were performed to estimate the odds ratio and hazard ratio for sarcopenia, respectively. RESULTS 11,494 (median age: 57.0 years; 47.4 % males) and 7483 (median age: 57.0 years; 46.9 % males) participants were included in the cross-sectional and longitudinal study, respectively. After fully adjusting for covariates, including outdoor concentration of particulate matter (PM2.5), both the use of solid fuels for cooking and use for heating were positively associated with incident sarcopenia in the longitudinal analyses, with hazard ratios (95 % confidence interval) of 1.56 (1.28-1.89) and 1.26 (1.04-1.52), respectively. Moreover, significant multiplicative and/or additive interactions were observed between age, smoking and cooking with solid fuel and risk of sarcopenia (all P for interaction <0.05). Similar results were found in the cross-sectional analyses. CONCLUSIONS Household use of solid fuel was significantly associated with a higher risk of sarcopenia, while ageing and smoking had synergetic effects with burning solid fuels on the risk of sarcopenia. Our results highlight the importance of taking multi-pronged measures with respect to both air pollution and healthy lifestyle to prevent sarcopenia and promote healthy ageing.
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- Chaolei Chen
- Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Coronary Heart Disease Prevention, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Coronary Heart Disease Prevention, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Coronary Heart Disease Prevention, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Coronary Heart Disease Prevention, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Coronary Heart Disease Prevention, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510080, China; Global Health Research Center, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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Qin A, Qin W, Hu F, Wang M, Yang H, Li L, Chen C, Bao B, Xin T, Xu L. Does unequal economic development contribute to the inequitable distribution of healthcare resources? Evidence from China spanning 2001-2020. Global Health 2024; 20:20. [PMID: 38443966 PMCID: PMC10913684 DOI: 10.1186/s12992-024-01025-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND There is a dearth of research combining geographical big data on medical resource allocation and growth with various statistical data. Given the recent achievements of China in economic development and healthcare, this study takes China as an example to investigate the dynamic geographical distribution patterns of medical resources, utilizing data on healthcare resources from 290 cities in China, as well as economic and population-related data. The study aims to examine the correlation between economic growth and spatial distribution of medical resources, with the ultimate goal of providing evidence for promoting global health equity. METHODS The data used in this study was sourced from the China City Statistical Yearbook from 2001 to 2020. Two indicators were employed to measure medical resources: the number of doctors per million population and the number of hospital and clinic beds per million population. We employed dynamic convergence model and fixed-effects model to examine the correlation between economic growth and the spatial distribution of medical resources. Ordinary least squares (OLS) were used to estimate the β values of the samples. RESULTS The average GDP for all city samples across all years was 36,019.31 ± 32,029.36, with an average of 2016.31 ± 1104.16 doctors per million people, and an average of 5986.2 ± 6801.67 hospital beds per million people. In the eastern cities, the average GDP for all city samples was 47,672.71 ± 37,850.77, with an average of 2264.58 ± 1288.89 doctors per million people, and an average of 3998.92 ± 1896.49 hospital beds per million people. Cities with initially low medical resources experienced faster growth (all β < 0, P < 0.001). The long-term convergence rate of the geographic distribution of medical resources in China was higher than the short-term convergence rate (|βi + 1| > |βi|, i = 1, 2, 3, …, 9, all β < 0, P < 0.001), and the convergence speed of doctor density exceeded that of bed density (bed: |βi| >doc: |βi|, i = 3, 4, 5, …, 10, P < 0.001). Economic growth significantly affected the convergence speed of medical resources, and this effect was nonlinear (doc: βi < 0, i = 1, 2, 3, …, 9, P < 0.05; bed: βi < 0, i = 1, 2, 3, …, 10, P < 0.01). The heterogeneity between provinces had a notable impact on the convergence of medical resources. CONCLUSIONS The experiences of China have provided significant insights for nations worldwide. Governments and institutions in all countries worldwide, should actively undertake measures to actively reduce health inequalities. This includes enhancing healthcare standards in impoverished regions, addressing issues of unequal distribution, and emphasizing the examination of social determinants of health within the domain of public health research.
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- Afei Qin
- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Health Economics and Policy Research (Shandong University), Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
- Center for Health Economics Experiment and Public Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Health Economics and Policy Research (Shandong University), Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
- Center for Health Economics Experiment and Public Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Health Economics and Policy Research (Shandong University), Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
- Center for Health Economics Experiment and Public Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Health Economics and Policy Research (Shandong University), Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Health Economics and Policy Research (Shandong University), Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
- Center for Health Economics Experiment and Public Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Health Economics and Policy Research (Shandong University), Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
- Center for Health Economics Experiment and Public Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Health Economics and Policy Research (Shandong University), Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
- Center for Health Economics Experiment and Public Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Health Economics and Policy Research (Shandong University), Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
- Center for Health Economics Experiment and Public Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Health Economics and Policy Research (Shandong University), Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
- Center for Health Economics Experiment and Public Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China.
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Health Economics and Policy Research (Shandong University), Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China.
- Center for Health Economics Experiment and Public Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China.
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Chu Z, Zhao T, Zhang Z, Chu CH, Cai K, Wu J, Wu W, Tang C. Untargeted Metabolomics Analysis of Gingival Tissue in Patients with Severe Periodontitis. J Proteome Res 2024; 23:3-15. [PMID: 38018860 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.3c00105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to determine potential metabolic biomarkers and therapeutic drugs in the gingival tissue of individuals with periodontitis. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) were used to analyze the gingival tissue samples from 20 patients with severe periodontitis and 20 healthy controls. Differential metabolites were identified using variable important in projection (VIP) values from the orthogonal partial least squares discrimination analysis (OPLS-DA) model and then verified for significance between groups using a two-tailed Student's t test. In total, 65 metabolites were enriched in 33 metabolic pathways, with 40 showing a significant increase and 25 expressing a significant decrease. In addition, it was found that patients with severe periodontitis have abnormalities in metabolic pathways, such as glucose metabolism, purine metabolism, amino acid metabolism, and so on. Furthermore, based on a multidimensional analysis, 12 different metabolites may be the potential biomarkers of severe periodontitis. The experiment's raw data have been uploaded to the MetaboLights database, and the project number is MTBLS8357. Moreover, osteogenesis differentiation characteristics were detected in the selected metabolites. The findings may provide a basis for the study of diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic metabolites in severe periodontitis.
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- Zhuangzhuang Chu
- Department of Dental Implantology, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases,Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Dental Implantology, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases,Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Dental Implantology, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases,Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Orthodontic, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases,Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Dental Implantology, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases,Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Dental Implantology, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases,Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Dental Implantology, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases,Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Dental Implantology, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases,Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
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Murphy J, Tharumakunarajah R, Holden KA, King C, Lee AR, Rose K, Hawcutt DB, Sinha IP. Impact of indoor environment on children's pulmonary health. Expert Rev Respir Med 2023; 17:1249-1259. [PMID: 38240133 DOI: 10.1080/17476348.2024.2307561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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INTRODUCTION A child's living environment has a significant impact on their respiratory health, with exposure to poor indoor air quality (IAQ) contributing to potentially lifelong respiratory morbidity. These effects occur throughout childhood, from the antenatal period through to adolescence. Children are particularly susceptible to the effects of environmental insults, and children living in socioeconomic deprivation globally are more likely to breathe air both indoors and outdoors, which poses an acute and long-term risk to their health. Adult respiratory health is, at least in part, determined by exposures and respiratory system development in childhood, starting in utero. AREAS COVERED This narrative review will discuss, from a global perspective, what contributes to poor IAQ in the child's home and school environment and the impact that indoor air pollution exposure has on respiratory health throughout the different stages of childhood. EXPERT OPINION All children have the right to a living and educational environment without the threat of pollution affecting their health. Action is needed at multiple levels to address this pressing issue to improve lifelong respiratory health. Such action should incorporate a child's rights-based approach, empowering children, and their families, to have access to clean air to breathe in their living environment.
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- Jared Murphy
- Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- Lab to Life Child Health Data Centre, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- Lab to Life Child Health Data Centre, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- NIHR Alder Hey Clinical Research Facility, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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Leng S, Jin Y, Vitiello MV, Zhang Y, Ren R, Lu L, Shi J, Tang X. The association between polluted fuel use and self-reported insomnia symptoms among middle-aged and elderly Indian adults: a cross-sectional study based on LASI, wave 1. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:1953. [PMID: 37814252 PMCID: PMC10561501 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16836-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Insomnia predisposes the aging population to reduced quality of life and poor mental and physical health. Evidence of the association between polluted fuel use and insomnia symptoms is limited and is non-existent for the Indian population. Our study aimed to explore the link between polluted fuel use and insomnia symptoms in middle-aged and older (≥ 45 years) Indian populations. METHODS We utilized data from nationally representative Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI) Wave 1. Participants with complete information on fuel use, insomnia symptoms, and covariates were included. Insomnia symptoms were indicated by the presence of at least one of three symptoms: difficulty in initiating sleep (DIS), difficulty in maintaining sleep (DMS), or early morning awakening (EMA), ≥ 5 times/week. Survey-weighted multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to evaluate the association between polluted fuel use and insomnia symptoms. We also assessed the interaction of association in subgroups of age, gender, BMI, drinking, and smoking status. RESULTS Sixty thousand five hundred fifteen participants met the eligibility criteria. Twenty-eight thousand two hundred thirty-six (weighted percentage 48.04%) used polluted fuel and 5461 (weighted percentage 9.90%) reported insomnia symptoms. After full adjustment, polluted fuel use was associated with insomnia symptoms (OR 1.16; 95%CI 1.08-1.24) and was linked with DIS, DMS, and EMA (OR 1.14; 95%CI 1.05-1.24, OR 1.12; 95%CI 1.03-1.22, and OR 1.15; 95%CI 1.06-1.25, respectively). No significant interactions for polluted fuel use and insomnia symptoms were observed for analyses stratified by age, sex, BMI, drinking, or smoking. CONCLUSIONS Polluted fuel use was positively related to insomnia symptoms among middle-aged and older Indians. Suggestions are offered within this article for further studies to confirm our results, to explore underlying mechanisms, and to inform intervention strategies.
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- Siqi Leng
- Sleep Medicine Center, Department of Urology, Mental Health Center, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Dian Xin Nan Jie 28#, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Sleep Medicine Center, Department of Urology, Mental Health Center, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Dian Xin Nan Jie 28#, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
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- Sleep Medicine Center, Department of Urology, Mental Health Center, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Dian Xin Nan Jie 28#, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Sleep Medicine Center, Department of Urology, Mental Health Center, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Dian Xin Nan Jie 28#, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- National Institute on Drug Dependence and Beijing Key Laboratory of Drug Dependence Research, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- National Institute on Drug Dependence and Beijing Key Laboratory of Drug Dependence Research, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Sleep Medicine Center, Department of Urology, Mental Health Center, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Dian Xin Nan Jie 28#, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Li H, Wang L, Feng J, Jiang L, Wu J. Effects of oral intake fruit or fruit extract on skin aging in healthy adults: a systematic review and Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1232229. [PMID: 37599694 PMCID: PMC10436291 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1232229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Background In recent years, oral various fruits or supplements of fruits natural extracts have been reported to have significant anti-aging effects on the skin (1, 2), However, despite many studies on this topic, there is often no clear evidence to support their efficacy and safety. In this paper, we present a comprehensive review and Meta-analysis of the evidence for the safety and efficacy of oral fruits and fruits extracts in improving skin aging. Methods Four databases, Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library (CENTRAL), were searched for relevant literature from 2000-01 to 2023-03. Seven randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of fruit intake or fruit extracts associated with anti-skin aging were screened for Meta-analysis. Results Compared to placebo, oral intake of fruit or fruit extracts showed significant statistical differences in skin hydration and transepidermal water loss (TEWL), with a significant improvement in skin hydration and a significant decrease in TEWL. No significant statistical difference was observed in minimal erythema dose (MED), overall skin elasticity (R2), or wrinkle depth, and no evidence of significant improvement in skin condition was observed. Conclusion Meta-analysis results suggest that consume administration of fruits or fruit extracts significantly enhances skin hydration and reduces transcutaneous water loss, but there is insufficient evidence to support other outcome recommendations, including minimal erythema dose (MED), overall skin elasticity(R2), and wrinkle depth. Systematic Review Registration PROSPERO (york.ac.uk), identifier CRD42023410382.
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- Haoying Li
- Clinical Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Clinical Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Medical Cosmetology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Clinical Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Medical Cosmetology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Wu J, Feng Z, Duan J, Li Y, Deng P, Wang J, Yang Y, Meng C, Wang W, Wang A, Wang J. Global burden of type 2 diabetes attributable to non-high body mass index from 1990 to 2019. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:1338. [PMID: 37438808 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-15585-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) currently was increased in some countries of the world like China. However, the epidemiological trends of T2DM attributable to non-high body mass index (BMI) remain unclear. Thus, we aimed to describe the burden of T2DM attributable to non-high BMI. METHODS To estimate the burden of T2DM attributable to non-high BMI, data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 were used to calculate the deaths and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) by age, sex, year, and location. The estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) was applied in the analysis of temporal trends in T2DM from 1990 to 2019. RESULTS Globally in 2019, the number of death cases and DALYs of T2DM attributable to non-high BMI accounted for 57.9% and 48.1% of T2DM-death from all risks, respectively. Asia accounted for 59.5% and 63.6% of the global non-high-BMI-related death cases and DALYs of T2DM in 2019, respectively. From 1990 to 2019, regions in the low-income experienced a rise in DALYs attributable to non-high BMI. As compared to other age groups, older participants had higher deaths and DALYs of T2DM attributable to non-high BMI. The death and DALY rates of T2DM due to non-high BMI were higher in males and people in regions with low socio-demographic index (SDI) countries. CONCLUSIONS The burden of T2DM attributable to non-high BMI is higher in the elderly and in people in regions with low- and middle-SDI, resulting in a substantial burden on human health and the social cost of healthcare.
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- Jingjing Wu
- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 138 Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, 410013, China
- Clinical Research Center, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Clinical Trial Institution Office, Liuzhou Hospital of Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, No. 50 Boyuan Avenue, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province, 545001, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 138 Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, 410013, China
- Clinical Research Center, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 138 Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, 410013, China
- Clinical Research Center, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 138 Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, 410013, China
- Clinical Research Center, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 138 Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, 410013, China
- Clinical Research Center, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 138 Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, 410013, China
- Clinical Research Center, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 138 Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, 410013, China
- Clinical Research Center, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 138 Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, 410013, China
- Clinical Research Center, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Information Center of The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 138 Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, 410013, China.
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 138 Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, 410013, China.
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Zhang B, Huang L, Zhu X, Ran L, Zhao H, Zhu Z, Wang Y. Impact of household solid fuel use on sarcopenia in China: A nationwide analysis. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 877:162814. [PMID: 36933714 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Household air pollution from solid fuel combustion is a leading cause of age-related diseases worldwide. However, little is known about the association between indoor solid fuel use and sarcopenia, especially in developing countries. METHODS A total of 10,261 and 5129 participants from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study were enrolled in the cross-sectional and follow-up analysis, respectively. The effects of household solid fuel use (for cooking and heating) on sarcopenia were evaluated using generalized linear models in the cross-sectional analysis and Cox proportional hazards regression models in the longitudinal analysis. RESULTS The prevalence of sarcopenia in the total population, clean cooking fuel users, and solid cooking fuel users were 13.6 % (1396/10,261), 9.1 % (374/4114), and 16.6 % (1022/6147), respectively. A similar pattern was observed for heating fuel users, with a higher prevalence of sarcopenia among solid fuel users (15.5 %) than among clean fuel users (10.7 %). In the cross-sectional analysis, solid fuel use for cooking/heating, separately or simultaneously, was positively associated with an elevated risk of sarcopenia after adjusting for potential confounders. During the four-years follow-up period, 330 participants (6.4 %) with sarcopenia were identified. The multivariate-adjusted hazard ratio (HR) (95 % confidence interval [95 % CI]) for solid cooking fuel users and solid heating fuel users was 1.86(95 % CI:1.43-2.41) and 1.32(95 % CI:1.05-1.66), respectively. Moreover, compared with persistent clean fuel users, participants who switched from clean to solid fuel for heating appeared to have an increased risk of sarcopenia (HR:1.58; 95 % CI:1.08-2.31). CONCLUSIONS Our findings show that household solid fuel use is a risk factor for sarcopenia development among middle-aged and older Chinese adults. The transition from solid to clean fuel use may help reduce the burden of sarcopenia in developing countries.
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- Bing Zhang
- Department of Geriatrics, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510180, China.
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- Department of Medical Records, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Suzhou Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Suzhou 215004, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510180, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510180, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510180, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510180, China.
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Pu F, Li C, Zhang X, Cao X, Yang Z, Hu Y, Xu X, Ma Y, Hu K, Liu Z. Transition of cooking fuel types and mortality risk in China, 1991-2015. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 869:161654. [PMID: 36702279 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND The decision for household cooking fuel choice is a complex and multi-dimensional process. This study aims to: 1) examine the trend of cooking fuel types during past decades; and 2) examine the association between switching from polluting to clean fuels for cooking and mortality risk. METHODS This analysis included data on 39,359 participants from 9 waves of the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) (1991-2015). Participants with consistent polluting fuel use and with the polluting-to-clean transition were identified. Generalized estimating equations were used to examine the trend of clean fuel use from 1991 to 2015. Propensity score matching was used to address the data imbalance and confounding factors and Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate the association. RESULTS We found an increasing trend of clean fuel use after adjusting for potential confounders in the full sample (OR = 56.89, 95 % CI: 48.17, 67.19), which appeared to be more pronounced for those in rural areas and with low socioeconomic status. Switching from polluting to clean fuels was associated with a 75 % lower risk of mortality (HR = 0.25, 95 % CI: 0.11, 0.54). These associations became more pronounced during the lag period from 9 to 15 years. CONCLUSIONS The transition from polluting to clean cooking fuels reduced excess deaths in China, particularly over a long period. Our findings support the increasing implementation of clean fuels and call for more efforts to improve its universal service, especially in rural and low socioeconomic status areas, to minimize health inequality.
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- Fan Pu
- School of Public Health and the Second Affiliated Hospital, The Key Laboratory of Intelligent Preventive Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Health and the Second Affiliated Hospital, The Key Laboratory of Intelligent Preventive Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Health and the Second Affiliated Hospital, The Key Laboratory of Intelligent Preventive Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Health and the Second Affiliated Hospital, The Key Laboratory of Intelligent Preventive Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Health and the Second Affiliated Hospital, The Key Laboratory of Intelligent Preventive Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Health and the Second Affiliated Hospital, The Key Laboratory of Intelligent Preventive Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.
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- Department of Big Data in Health Science School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- School of Public Health and the Second Affiliated Hospital, The Key Laboratory of Intelligent Preventive Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Alqahtani JS, Aldhahir AM, Al Ghamdi SS, Aldakhil AM, Al-Otaibi HM, AlRabeeah SM, Alzahrani EM, Elsafi SH, Alqahtani AS, Al-maqati TN, Alnasser M, Alnaam YA, Alzahrani EM, Alwafi H, Almotairi W, Oyelade T. Teaching faculty perceptions, attitudes, challenges, and satisfaction of online teaching during COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia: A national survey. FRONTIERS IN EDUCATION 2022; 7. [DOI: 10.3389/feduc.2022.1015163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic and associated preventative measures introduced a shock to the teaching paradigm in Saudi Arabia and the world. While many studies have documented the challenges and perceptions of students during the COVID-19 pandemic, less attention has been given to higher education staff. The aim of the present investigation is to evaluate the staff’s perception and experiences of online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic.Materials and methodsA validated survey was conducted between December 2021 and June 2022 in Saudi Arabian Universities to assess the status of online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic among faculty members. The collected responses were exploratively and statistically analyzed.ResultsA total of 1117 response was received. About 66% of the respondents were male and 90% of them hold postgraduate degree. Although rarely or occasionally teach online pre-COVID-19, only 33% of the respondents think the transition was difficult and 55% of them support the move. Most respondents received adequate training (68%) and tools (80%) and 88% of the respondents mentioned that they did not accrue additional workload in online study design. While the perception of online teaching was mostly positive (62%) with high satisfaction (71%). However, 25% of the respondents reported that a poor internet bandwidth was an obstacle and 20% was unable to track students’ engagement. Respondents with more years of experience, previous training, support, or perceived online transition as easy were also more likely to be satisfied with the process. Also, older respondents, those who support the transition and those with previous training were less likely to report barriers (allp< 0.001).ConclusionThe perception and experience of transition to online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia were positive. Low internet bandwidth and inability to track students’ limited effective online teaching. Work experience, previous training, and positive perception are the main factors that influence staff online teaching satisfaction.
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Maps of solid-fuel use and household air pollution. Lancet Glob Health 2022; 10:e1361-e1362. [DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(22)00386-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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