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Phthalates and substitute plasticizers: Main achievements from the European human biomonitoring initiative HBM4EU
Int J Hyg Environ Health. 2024 Apr 16;259:114378. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2024.114378. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPhthalates and the substitute plasticizer DINCH belong to the first group of priority substances investigated by the European Human Biomonitoring Initiative (HBM4EU) to answer policy-relevant questions and safeguard an efficient science-to-policy transfer of results. Human internal exposure levels were assessed using two data sets from all European regions and Israel. The first collated existing human biomonitoring (HBM) data (2005-2019). The second consisted of new data generated in the harmonized "HBM4EU Alig...
Source: International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental health - April 17, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Antje Gerofke Rosa Lange Nina Vogel Phillipp Schmidt Till Weber Madlen David Hanne Frederiksen Kirsten Baken Eva Govarts Liese Gilles Laura Rodriguez Martin Žanna Martinsone Tiina Santonen Greet Schoeters Martin Scheringer Elena Dom ínguez-Romero Marta Source Type: research

Small-scale wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) for infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance: A scoping review
In conclusion, based on the large number of studies, we identified several methodological considerations and overarching strategic aspects for small-scale WBE. An enabling environment for small-scale WBE requires inter- and transdisciplinary knowledge sharing across countries. Promoting the adoption of small-scale WBE will benefit from a common international conceptualization of the approach, including standardized and internationally accepted terminology. In particular, the development of good WBE practices for different aspects of small-scale WBE is warranted. This includes the establishment of guidelines for a comprehen...
Source: International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental health - April 16, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Dennis Schmiege Timo Haselhoff Alexander Thomas Ivana Kraiselburd Folker Meyer Susanne Moebus Source Type: research

Lead exposure by E-waste disposal and recycling in Agbogbloshie, Ghana
CONCLUSION: Most of our volunteers had pathological BLL and CL. Preventive strategies are necessary to reduce health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations (i.e. children, pregnant women).PMID:38604105 | DOI:10.1016/j.ijheh.2024.114375 (Source: International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental health)
Source: International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental health - April 11, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: P P üschel K M Agbeko A A Amoabeng-Nti J Arko-Mensah J Bertram J N Fobil S Waldschmidt K L öhndorf T Schettgen M Lakemeyer A Morrison T K üpper Source Type: research

The state of reporting context and implementation in peer-reviewed evaluations of water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions: A scoping review
DISCUSSION: Inconsistent reporting of WASH implementation illustrates a major challenge in the sector. It is difficult to know what interventions are actually being evaluated and how to compare evaluation results. This inconsistent and incomplete implementation reporting limits the ability of programmers and policy makers to apply the available evidence to their contexts. Standardized reporting guidelines would improve the application of the evidence for WASH field evaluations.PMID:38604106 | DOI:10.1016/j.ijheh.2024.114363 (Source: International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental health)
Source: International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental health - April 11, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Jonny Crocker Emily A Ogutu Jedidiah Snyder Matthew C Freeman Source Type: research

Exposure to outdoor ambient air toxics and risk of breast cancer: The multiethnic cohort
CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that specific toxic air pollutants may be associated with increase breast cancer risk.PMID:38574449 | DOI:10.1016/j.ijheh.2024.114362 (Source: International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental health)
Source: International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental health - April 4, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Julia E Heck Di He Sam E Wing Beate Ritz Chandra D Carey Juan Yang Daniel O Stram Lo ïc Le Marchand Sungshim Lani Park Iona Cheng Anna H Wu Source Type: research

Household water use and greywater management in Khulna city, Bangladesh
Int J Hyg Environ Health. 2024 Apr 2;259:114376. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2024.114376. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTWhile substantial progress has been made in improving water and sanitation services in low- and middle-income countries, aligned basic services such as greywater, stormwater, and solid waste management have progressed little in recent decades. Data was collected in Khulna city, Bangladesh via a household survey (n = 192) of low-income areas exploring domestic water use and greywater volumes, characteristics, and disposal practices. Most households (71%) use a piped water supply for domestic purposes, supplemente...
Source: International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental health - April 3, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: R Lewis R Scott B Bala H Jahan J Bartram T Radu Source Type: research