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Abstract Nanoparticles (NPs) are insoluble particles with a diameter of fewer than 100 nanometers. Two main methods have been utilized in orthodontic therapy to avoid microbial adherence or enamel demineralization. Certain NPs are included in orthodontic adhesives or acrylic resins (fluorohydroxyapatite, fluorapatite, hydroxyapatite, SiO2, TiO2, silver, nanofillers), and NPs (i.e., a thin layer of nitrogen-doped TiO2 on the bracket surfaces) are coated on the surfaces of orthodontic equipment. Although using NPs in orthodontics may open up modern facilities, prior research looked at antibacterial or physical characteristics for a limited period of time, ranging from one day to several weeks, and the limits of in vitro studies must be understood. The long-term effectiveness of nanotechnology-based orthodontic materials has not yet been conclusively confirmed and needs further study, as well as potential safety concerns (toxic effects) associated with NP size.
Resumo Nanopartículas (NPs) são partículas insolúveis com diâmetro inferior a 100 nanômetros. Dois métodos principais têm sido utilizados na terapia ortodôntica para evitar a aderência microbiana ou a desmineralização do esmalte: NPs são incluídas em adesivos ortodônticos ou resinas acrílicas (fluoro-hidroxiapatita, fluorapatita, hidroxiapatita, SiO2, TiO2, prata, nanopreenchimentos) e NPs são revestidas nas superfícies de equipamentos ortodônticos, ou seja, uma camada fina de TiO2 dopado com nitrogênio nas superfícies do braquete. Embora o uso de NPs em ortodontia possa tornar acessível modernos recursos, pesquisas anteriores analisaram as características antibacterianas ou físicas por um período limitado de tempo, variando de 24 horas a várias semanas, por isso devem ser compreendidos os limites dos estudos in vitro. A eficácia de longo prazo de materiais ortodônticos com base em nanotecnologia ainda não foi confirmada de forma conclusiva, o que exige mais estudos, bem como potenciais preocupações de segurança (efeitos tóxicos) associadas ao tamanho da NP.
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Nanoparticles (NPs) are insoluble particles with a diameter of fewer than 100 nanometers. Two main methods have been utilized in orthodontic therapy to avoid microbial adherence or enamel demineralization. Certain NPs are included in orthodontic adhesives or acrylic resins (fluorohydroxyapatite, fluorapatite, hydroxyapatite, SiO2, TiO2, silver, nanofillers), and NPs (i.e., a thin layer of nitrogen-doped TiO2 on the bracket surfaces) are coated on the surfaces of orthodontic equipment. Although using NPs in orthodontics may open up modern facilities, prior research looked at antibacterial or physical characteristics for a limited period of time, ranging from one day to several weeks, and the limits of in vitro studies must be understood. The long-term effectiveness of nanotechnology-based orthodontic materials has not yet been conclusively confirmed and needs further study, as well as potential safety concerns (toxic effects) associated with NP size.
Nanopartículas (NPs) são partículas insolúveis com diâmetro inferior a 100 nanômetros. Dois métodos principais têm sido utilizados na terapia ortodôntica para evitar a aderência microbiana ou a desmineralização do esmalte: NPs são incluídas em adesivos ortodônticos ou resinas acrílicas (fluoro-hidroxiapatita, fluorapatita, hidroxiapatita, SiO2, TiO2, prata, nanopreenchimentos) e NPs são revestidas nas superfícies de equipamentos ortodônticos, ou seja, uma camada fina de TiO2 dopado com nitrogênio nas superfícies do braquete. Embora o uso de NPs em ortodontia possa tornar acessível modernos recursos, pesquisas anteriores analisaram as características antibacterianas ou físicas por um período limitado de tempo, variando de 24 horas a várias semanas, por isso devem ser compreendidos os limites dos estudos in vitro. A eficácia de longo prazo de materiais ortodônticos com base em nanotecnologia ainda não foi confirmada de forma conclusiva, o que exige mais estudos, bem como potenciais preocupações de segurança (efeitos tóxicos) associadas ao tamanho da NP.
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Orthodontics , Demineralization , Dental Enamel , Nanoparticles , Anti-Infective AgentsABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Objective: This study aims to examine the risk perceptions of midwifery and nursing senior students regarding COVID-19 and compliance with vaccination and protective measures. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted in two academic years on senior midwifery and nursing students (n = 358). In the present study, the descriptive characteristics of the students and the COVID-19 risk perception scale were used. Results: The students' COVID-19 Risk Perception Scale scores were at a moderate level and a similar level in both years of this study. More than 80% of the students were fully vaccinated, and the family history of COVID-19 was positive in approximately half of them. In the second year of the pandemic, they paid less attention to social distance and avoidance of being indoors. Conclusion: Although the COVID-19 risk perceptions of future health professional students remained at a similar level during the examined period, it was found that in the second year of the pandemic, they started to get used to the process and paid less attention to social protective measures.
RESUMO Objetivo: Este estudo tem como objetivo examinar as percepções de risco de estudantes sêniores de obstetrícia e enfermagem em relação à COVID-19 e o cumprimento das medidas de vacinação e proteção. Método: Este estudo transversal foi realizado ao longo de dois anos acadêmicos com estudantes sêniores de obstetrícia e enfermagem (n = 358). No presente estudo, foram utilizadas as características descritivas dos estudantes e a escala de percepção de risco da COVID-19. Resultados: As pontuações dos estudantes na Escala de Percepção de Risco da COVID-19 situaram-se num nível moderado e semelhante em ambos os anos do estudo. Mais de 80% dos estudantes estavam totalmente vacinados, e aproximadamente metade deles tinha histórico familiar de COVID-19. No segundo ano da pandemia, prestaram menos atenção ao distanciamento social e aos hábitos de evitar permanência em espaços fechados. Conclusão: Embora as percepções de risco da COVID-19 dos futuros profissionais de saúde tenham permanecido em níveis semelhantes durante o período examinado, verificou-se que, no segundo ano da pandemia, começaram a acostumar-se com o processo e prestaram menos atenção às medidas de proteção social.
RESUMEN Objetivo: Este estudio tiene como objetivo examinar las percepciones de riesgo de los estudiantes seniors de obstetricia y enfermería con respecto a COVID-19 y su cumplimiento con la vacunación y las medidas de protección. Método: Este estudio transversal se llevó a cabo en dos años académicos con estudiantes seniors de obstetricia y enfermería (n = 358). En el presente estudio, se utilizaron las características descriptivas de los estudiantes y la escala de percepción de riesgo de COVID-19. Resultados: Las puntuaciones en la Escala de Percepción de Riesgo de COVID-19 de los estudiantes estaban en un nivel moderado y similar en ambos años de este estudio. Más del 80% de los estudiantes estaban completamente vacunados y la historia familiar de COVID-19 fue positiva en aproximadamente la mitad de ellos. En el segundo año de la pandemia, prestaron menos atención a la distancia social y a evitar estar en interiores. Conclusión: Aunque las percepciones de riesgo de COVID-19 de los futuros profesionales de la salud se mantuvieron en un nivel similar durante el período examinado, se encontró que en el segundo año de la pandemia, empezaron a acostumbrarse al proceso y prestaron menos atención a las medidas de protección social.
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Humans , Students , Vaccines , COVID-19 , Security Measures , Health Risk , Health OccupationsABSTRACT
Background Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), one of the main components of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), have a certain impact on ambient air quality, and long-term exposure to PAHs may pose potential health risks to human beings. Objective To identify the distribution characteristics and sources of PAHs in atmospheric PM2.5 in a district of Taizhou City from 2019 to 2021, and to evaluate the health risks of PAHs to the population in the area through the inhalation pathway. Methods From 2019 to 2021, air PM2.5 sampling was carried out at a state-controlled surveillance point in a district of Taizhou City for 7 consecutive days on the 10th-16th of each month, the sampling time was 24 h·d−1, and the sampling flow rate was 100 L·min−1. PM2.5 mass concentration was calculated by gravimetric method. A total of 16 PAHs were determined by ultrasonic extraction-liquid chromatography. Kruskal-Wallis H test was used to compare the distribution charac teristics of PAHs concentrations by years and seasons, characteristic ratio and principal component analysis (PCA) was used to analyze their sources, and a lifetime carcinogenic risk (ILCR) model was used to assess the health risk of PAHs. Results From 2019 to 2021, the annual average concentrations [M (P25, P75)] of ∑PAHs in atmospheric PM2.5 in the selected district of Taizhou City were 6.52 (2.46, 10.59), 8.52 (4.56, 12.29), and 3.72 (1.51, 7.11) ng·m−3, respectively, and the annual benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) excess rates (national limit: 1 ng·m−3) were 27.38% (23/84), 47.62% (40/84), and 19.04% (16/84), respectively, both presenting 2020> 2019 > 2021 (P<0.001, P<0.05). The ∑PAHs concentration distribution showed a seasonal variation, with the highest value in winter and the lowest value in summer (P<0.05). Among the atmospheric PM2.5 samples, the proportion of 5-ring PAHs was the highest, the proportion of 2-3-ring PAHs was the lowest; the proportion of 2-4-ring PAHs showed a yearly upward trend, and the proportion of 5-6-ring PAHs showed yearly downward trend (P<0.05). The characteristic ratio and PCA results suggested that the sources of sampled PAHs were mainly mixed sources such as dust, fossil fuel (natural gas), coal combustion, industrial emissions, and motor vehicle exhaust emissions. The ILCR (RILCR) of PAHs by inhalation for men, women, and children were 1.83×10−6, 2.35×10−6, and 2.04×10−6, respectively, and the annual average RILCR was 2.07×10−6, all greater than 1×10−6. Conclusion For the sampled time period, the main sources of PAHs pollution in atmospheric PM2.5 in the target district of Taizhou City are dust, fossil fuel (natural gas), coal combustion, industrial emissions, motor vehicle emissions, etc., and PAHs may have a potential carcinogenic risk to local residents.
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Abstract In Brazil, the advent of voluntary and counseling testing (VCT) has provided many benefits in the fight against AIDS. A sectional open web survey was conducted to investigate the Brazilian LGBT+ individuals' knowledge and perceptions of the existence of VCT centers and their associations with risk behavior and other variables of interest. The study instrument included questions on sociodemographic and behavioral variables, knowledge on VCT, access to and use of it, beliefs about HIV infection, test results, and risk perception. The Risk Behavior Score for HIV infection (RBS) was also used. A total of 1,630 volunteers participated in the survey, of whom 56.8% were men. Of these, 96.1% declared themselves as (MSM). Almost 50% of the participants had never heard about the existence of VCT, which was a higher knowledge score among MSM. A low frequency of participants had a clear perception of the risks to which they are exposed, whereas those with higher RBS were aware of the existence of VCT. As VCT is critical for the implementation of policies to combat and prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, our results can contribute to a better understanding of the influence of VCT on the frequency of testing, serological surveillance, and routine counseling for key populations.
Resumo No Brasil, o advento dos centros de testagem e aconselhamento (CTA) trouxe muitos benefícios na luta contra a Aids. Um estudo transversal do tipo web survey foi realizado para investigar o conhecimento e as percepções dos indivíduos LGBT+ brasileiros sobre a existência dos CTAs e suas associações com comportamentos de risco e outras variáveis de interesse. O questionário incluiu questões sociodemográficas e comportamentais, conhecimento sobre o CTA, acesso e uso, crenças sobre a infecção pelo HIV, resultados de testes e percepção de risco. O escore de comportamento de risco (RBS) também foi utilizado. Participaram 1.630 voluntários (56,8% homens). Destes, 96,1% se autodeclararam homens que fazem sexo com homens (HSH). Quase 50% dos participantes não conhecem os CTAs, sendo este conhecimento maior entre os HSHs. Uma baixa frequência de participantes tem percepção clara dos riscos a que estão expostos, e os HSHs com maior pontuação no RBS estão cientes da existência dos CTAs, que são fundamentais na implementação de políticas de combate e prevenção ao HIV e outras doenças sexualmente transmissíveis. Nossos resultados contribuem para a melhor compreensão da sua influência na frequência de testagem, na vigilância do status sorológico e no aconselhamento em populações-chave.
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Introducción: La conducta suicida es la causa de la mitad de las muertes violentas. Se considera un problema de salud pública con un millón de víctimas al año. El intento de suicidio es el factor de riesgo más importante. En Colombia, en 2017 la tasa de intento de suicidio fue de 51,8/100.000 hab. y la letalidad alcanzó 10,0/100.000. El objetivo es identificar factores del intento suicida asociados con la muerte y determinar la supervivencia después del intento durante 2 años. Material y métodos: Estudio de cohorte retrospectiva y análisis de supervivencia. Se cruzaron 42.594 registros del sistema de vigilancia de intento de suicidio con 325 muertes por suicidio del registro único de defunciones de 2016 y 2017. Se examinaron factores de riesgo, y se realizó la prueba de la x2, análisis multivariado y regresión logística. Se calculó la probabilidad de supervivencia acumulada con el método de Kaplan-Meier. Se aplicó un modelo de regresión de Cox para determinar la relación proporcional de las variables del intento suicida que se relacionan con suicidio. Resultados: Por cada muerte de mujer por suicidio, mueren 4,5 varones por esta causa; 1 de cada 4 personas fallecidas reportó al menos un intento previo. Los factores del intento relacionados con la muerte por suicidio fueron: ser varón (HR = 2,99; IC95%, 2,27-3,92), la edad adulta (> 29 años, HR = 2,38; IC95%, 1,90-2,99), vivir en área rural (HR = 2,56; IC95%, 2,04-3,20) y padecer enfermedad crónica (HR = 2,43; IC95%, 1,66-3,57) o trastorno depresivo (HR = 1,94; IC95%, 1,55-2,41). El 50% de las muertes por suicidio ocurren hasta en los 560 días posteriores al intento. Conclusiones: Se evidencia mayor riesgo de suicidio en pacientes varones, con historia de expresión, antecedentes de enfermedades crónicas y exposición a carga laboral.
Background: Suicidal behaviour is the cause of half of all violent deaths. It is considered to be a public health problem with one million victims a year. Suicide attempt is the most important risk factor. In Colombia, in 2017 the suicide attempt rate was 51.8/100,000 inhabitants, and he fatality rate reached 10.0/100,000. The objective is to identify suicide attempt factors associated with death and determine survival after the attempt for 2 years. Material and methods: Retrospective cohort study and survival analysis. A total of 42,594 records of the suicide attempt surveillance system databases and 325 records of death by suicide in 2016 and 2017 were analysed. The risk factors were examined and a X2-test and multivariate analysis and logistic regression were performed. Cumulative survival probability was calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method. A Cox regression model was applied to determine the proportional relationship of the suicide attempt variables that are related to suicide. Results: Men die by suicide 4.5 times more often than women. One in four suicide victims had made at least one prior suicide attempt. The attempt factors related with death by suicide were: male gender (HR = 2.99; 95% CI, 2.27-3.92), adulthood (over 29 years, HR = 2.38; 95% CI, 1.90-2.99), living in a rural area (HR = 2.56; 95% CI, 2.04-3.20), chronic disease history (HR = 2.43; 95% CI, 1.66-3.57) and depression disorder (HR = 1.94; 95% CI, 1.55-2.41). Some 50% of suicide deaths occur up to 560 days after the suicide attempt. Conclusions: The risk of suicide is highest in male patients, with a history of depression, chronic illness and exposure to heavy workloads.
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Fundamento: la infección por el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana es una de las infecciones de trasmisión sexual más importantes para la salud a nivel mundial y una de las más temibles del presente siglo. Objetivo: caracterizar la infección por el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana en personas de 50 años y más. Métodos: se realizó una investigación observacional descriptiva de corte transversal, que incluyó todas las personas diagnosticadas con el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana, en Cienfuegos, en el período comprendido de 1986 a 2021. Las variables analizadas fueron: edad, sexo, orientación sexual, grupo de pesquisa, diagnósticos por año y municipio de residencia. Resultados: las personas en el grupo de edad de 50 a 59 años aportaron la mayor incidencia con un 75, 21 %; la orientación sexual predominante fue la homosexual (58,9 %); según los grupos de pesquisa, en los tres grupos de edades sobresale el grupo captado con un 41,88 %. En la provincia se observó un incremento mantenido, fundamentalmente en el sexo masculino, en ascenso en los últimos años. Conclusiones: el aumento de los pacientes con 50 años y más, diagnosticados con virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana, indica que es preciso abordar la problemática con un enfoque clínico epidemiológico diferente. Estas características incrementan el riesgo de infección por VIH por lo que deben ser monitorizadas con la aplicación de la Línea de Trabajo 50 y +, del MINSAP. Es necesario realizar actividades dirigidas a disminuir el riesgo.
Background: infection by the human immunodeficiency virus is one of the most important sexually transmitted infections for health worldwide and one of the most frightening of this century. Objective: to characterize the infection by the human immunodeficiency virus in people aged 50 years and older. Methods: a cross-sectional descriptive observational research was carried out, which included all the people diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus, in Cienfuegos, from 1986 to 2021. The analyzed variables were: age, sex, sexual orientation, research group, diagnoses by year and residence municipality. Results: people in the age group of 50 to 59 years contributed the highest incidence with 75.21%; the predominant sexual orientation was homosexual (58,9 %). According to the research groups, in the three age groups the captured group stands out with 41.88%. A sustained increase was observed in the province, mainly in the male sex, rising in recent years. Conclusions: the increase in patients aged 50 and older diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus indicates that it is necessary to address the problem with a different clinical-epidemiological approach. These characteristics increase the risk of HIV infection, they must be monitored with the application of the MINSAP 50 and + Work Line. It is necessary to carry out activities aimed at reducing the risk.
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Introdução:As intoxicações exógenas têm sido um importante problema de saúde pública, em decorrência da sua elevada frequência, morbidade e complexidade. Objetivo:Analisar o perfil de intoxicação exógena no estado da Bahia durante o período de 2012 a 2021, utilizando como base de informações as notificações disponíveis no Sistema de Informação de Agravo e Notificação. Metodologia:Estudo transversal, descritivo, retrospectivo, de série temporal, com abordagem quantitativa, utilizando dados secundários de natureza pública disponibilizados pelo Ministério da Saúde do Brasil. Foram analisadas informações sobre as intoxicações exógenas no estado da Bahia no período temporal de 2010 a 2021.O total de notificações, total de notificações por ano, sexo, raça, faixa etária e escolaridade foram avaliados. A circunstância da intoxicação, o agente tóxico, os critérios de confirmação dos casos, tipo de exposição e a evolução dos casos também foram investigados. Resultados:No período temporalanalisado,foram notificados um total de 46.187 casos de intoxicação exógena no estado da Bahia, com destaque para região leste do estado (43,26%). 55,21% dos indivíduos eram do sexo feminino, parda (46,52%), com faixa etária de 20 a 39 anos (41,71%), e com ensino médio completo (5,76%). A maioria dos casos aconteceram mediante a tentativas de suicídio (30,68%), tendo como principais agentes tóxicos o uso de medicamentos (36,39%). Grande partedos casos foram confirmados mediante ao estado clínico (53,01%). As intoxicações aguda-única apareceram em maior proporção (53,05%). 1,15% dos pacientes notificados foram a óbito. Conclusões:As intoxicações exógenas consistem em um importante problema desaúde pública para o estado da Bahia, reiterando dessa forma, a importância da adoção de medidas preventivas (AU).
Introduction:Exogenous intoxications have been an important public health problem, due to their high frequency, morbidity and complexity. Objective:To analyze the profile of exogenous intoxication in the state of Bahia during the period from 2012 to 2021, using the notifications available in the Grievance and Notification Information System as a basis for information. Methodology:Cross-sectional, descriptive, retrospective, time-series study, with a quantitative approach, using secondary data of a public nature made available by the Brazilian Ministry of Health. Information on exogenous intoxications in the state of Bahia in the time period from 2010 to 2021 was conducted. The total number of notifications, total number of notifications per year, sex, race, age group and education were evaluated. The circumstance of intoxication, the toxic agent, the criteria for confirming the cases, the type of exposure and the evolution of the cases were also investigated. Results:In the time period analyzed, a total of 46,187 cases of exogenous intoxication were reported in the state of Bahia, with emphasis on the eastern region of the state (43.26%). 55.21% of the individuals were female, brown (46.52%), aged between 20 and 39 years (41.71%), and with complete secondary education (5.76%). Most cases occurred through suicide attempts (30.68%), with the use of medication as the main toxic agents (36.39%). Most cases were confirmed based on the clinical status (53.01%). Acute-single intoxications appeared in a greater proportion (53.05%). 1.15% of the notified patients died. Conclusions:Exogenous intoxications are an important public health problem for the state of Bahia, thus reiterating the importance of adopting preventive measures (AU).
Introducción:Las intoxicaciones exógenas hansido un importante problema de salud pública, por su alta frecuencia, morbilidad y complejidad.Objetivo:Analizar el perfil de las intoxicaciones exógenas en el estado de Bahía durante el período de 2012 a 2021, utilizando como base de información las notificaciones disponibles en el Sistema de Información de Quejas y Notificaciones.Metodología:Estudio transversal, descriptivo, retrospectivo, de serie temporal, con abordaje cuantitativo, utilizando datos secundarios de carácter público puestos a disposición por el Ministerio de Salud de Brasil. Se realizó información sobre intoxicaciones exógenas en el estado de Bahía en el período de 2010 a 2021. Se evaluó el número total de notificaciones, el número total de notificaciones por año, el sexo, la raza, elgrupo de edad y la educación. También se investigó la circunstancia de intoxicación, el agente tóxico, los criterios de confirmación de los casos, el tipo de exposición y la evolución de los casos. Resultados:En el período de tiempo analizado, se notificaron un total de 46.187 casos de intoxicación exógena en el estado de Bahía, con énfasis en la región este del estado (43,26%). El 55,21% de los individuos eran del sexo femenino, morenos (46,52%), con edad entre 20 y 39 años (41,71%) y con enseñanza secundaria completa (5,76%). La mayoría de los casos ocurrieron por intento de suicidio (30,68%), siendo el uso de medicamentos el principal agente tóxico (36,39%). La mayoría de los casos se confirmaron en base al estado clínico (53,01%). Las intoxicaciones agudas-simples se presentaron en mayor proporción (53,05%). Falleció el 1,15% de los pacientes notificados.Conclusiones:Las intoxicaciones exógenas son un importante problema de salud pública para el estado de Bahía, lo que reitera la importancia de adoptar medidas preventivas (AU).
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Humans , Poisoning , Public Health , Health Information Systems/statistics & numerical data , Secondary Data AnalysisABSTRACT
Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of the following risk behaviors: experimentation with cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, alcohol, substances, delinquent behavior, and sex at age 15, stratified by sex and socioeconomic position. We also investigated the prevalence of cigarette and alcohol experimentation at age 11 and the persistence and cumulative incidence of these behaviors between 11 and 15 years of age. Methods: In this cohort study, we included 3,491 11-year-olds and 1,949 15-year-olds from the 2004 Pelotas Birth Cohort. All outcomes were identified via confidential questionnaires and were analyzed as binary variables. Results: At age 11, there was a higher prevalence of cigarette experimentation among boys. At age 15, there was a higher prevalence of experimentation with alcohol, cigarettes, and substances among girls; experimentation with cigarettes and sex were more prevalent among those in a low socioeconomic position. We found a high cumulative incidence of alcohol experimentation, as well as persistent alcohol experimentation, in both boys and girls. Conclusions: Further research should clarify causal paths of the high prevalence of risk behaviors during adolescence and its increase among girls.
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Objetivo: Avaliar a produção científica acerca da utilização de plantas medicinais por idosos e seus conhecimentos sobre riscos e benefícios. Método: estudo descritivo, exploratório com abordagem qualitativa do tipo revisão integrativa da literatura. Os dados foram coletados em julho de 2015, através das bases de dados eletrônicas Scientific Eletronic Library Online (SCIELO) e Literatura Latino Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS). Totalizando 36 artigos que após leitura exaustiva restaram apenas 8 para demonstrar o estudo. Resultados: As principais plantas citadas foram: Matricaria sp.,Lippia Alba, Cymbopogon citratus, Punica , Pimpinella anisum, Menta sp., Plantago sp., Aroeira, Amburana Cearensis, Anacardium occidentale. Observou-se também que esse mesmo grupo vulnerável fez a suspensão do alopático pelo fitoterápico, com riscos de não sucesso terapêutico. Conclusão: é muito importante uma atenção especializada quanto o uso de plantas medicinais por idosos, tendo em vista sua grande vulnerabilidade e os possíveis riscosadvindos desta prática(AU)
Objective:. To evaluate the scientific production about the use of medicinal plants by the elderly and their knowledge about risks and benefits. Method: descriptive, exploratory study with a qualitative approach of the integrative literature review type. Collected in July 2015 through the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO) and Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS) electronic databases. Totaling 36 articles that after exhaustive reading, only 8 remained to demonstrate the study. Results: The main plants mentioned were: Matricaria sp., Lippia Alba, Cymbopogon citratus, Punica granatum, Pimpinella anisum, Menta sp., Plantago sp., Aroeira, Amburana Cearensis, Anacardium occidentale. It was also observed that this same vulnerable group discontinued allopathic treatment with herbal medicine, with risks of therapeutic failure. Conclusion: Specialized attention is very important regarding the use of medicinal plants by the elderly, in view of their great vulnerability and the possible risks arising from this practice(AU)
Objetivo: Evaluar la producción científica en la literatura sobre el uso de plantas medicinales por parte de los ancianos y su conocimiento sobre riesgos y beneficios. Método: estudio descriptivo, exploratorio con abordaje cualitativo del tipo revisión integrativa de la literatura. Los datos fueron recolectados en julio de 2015 a través de las bases de datos electrónicas Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO) y Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS). Totalizando 36 artículos que luego de una lectura exhaustiva, solo quedaron 8 para demostrar el estudio. Resultados: Las principales plantas mencionadas fueron: Matricaria sp., Lippia Alba, Cymbopogon citratus, Punica granatum, Pimpinella anisum, Menta sp., Plantago sp., Aroeira, Amburana Cearensis, Anacardium occidentale. También se observó que este mismo grupo vulnerable suspendió el tratamiento alopático con fitoterapia, con riesgos de fracaso terapéutico. Conclusión: la atención especializada en cuanto al uso de plantas medicinales por parte de los ancianos es muy importante, dada su gran vulnerabilidad y los posibles riesgos derivados de esta práctica.(AU)
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Plants, Medicinal , Aged , RiskABSTRACT
Introdução: O câncer de pele é o câncer mais prevalente no Brasil, principalmente na Região Sul. Apesar da alta prevalência, é uma comorbidade potencialmente prevenível com medidas de fotoproteção. Objetivo: Analisar os hábitos de proteção solar em pacientes no âmbito da atenção primária. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo transversal, com abordagem quantitativa e fins analítico-descritivos, com uma amostra de 374 pacientes acima de 18 anos selecionados de uma Unidade Básica de Saúde na Região Sul do Brasil. Como instrumentos, foram utilizados o questionário Sun Exposure Protection Index e um questionário sociodemográfico formulado para este estudo. Resultados: Verificou-se que grande parcela dos entrevistados está em alto risco com relação à exposição solar. Praticamente metade não utiliza protetor solar e a maioria não adota métodos de barreira física para se proteger do sol. O risco decorrente da exposição ao sol foi maior em homens (p=0,007), em pessoas com tonalidade de pele mais escura (p=0,033) e em indivíduos com menor escolaridade (p=0,037). A propensão a melhorar os hábitos de fotoproteção foi menor em pessoas com pele de tonalidade mais escura (p=0,010) e em indivíduos com menor escolaridade (p=0,019). De forma geral, verificou-se que, quanto maior é o risco do indivíduo, pior é a propensão a diminuí-lo com medidas de fotoproteção (p<0,001). Conclusões: Grande parcela dos entrevistados está em alto risco com relação à exposição solar. Cabe aos profissionais de saúde promover a conscientização sobre os riscos da exposiçaÌo inadvertida ao sol e orientar sobre condutas saudaÌveis em fotoproteçaÌo.
Introducción: El cáncer de piel es el cáncer más prevalente en Brasil, especialmente en la región Sur, a pesar de su alta prevalencia, es una comorbilidad potencialmente prevenible con medidas de fotoprotección. Objetivo: Analizar los hábitos de protección solar en pacientes de atención primaria. Métodos: Se trata de un estudio transversal, con abordaje cuantitativo y fines analítico-descriptivos, con una muestra de 374 pacientes mayores de 18 años, seleccionados de una Unidad Básica de Salud de la región sur de Brasil. Se utilizaron como instrumentos el cuestionario Índice de Protección contra la Exposición Solar y un cuestionario sociodemográfico formulado para este estudio. Resultados: Se encontró que una gran parte de los encuestados se encuentran en alto riesgo con relación a la exposición solar. Casi la mitad no usa protector solar y la mayoría no usa métodos de barrera física para protegerse del sol. El riesgo derivado de la exposición solar fue mayor en hombres (p=0,007), en personas con tono de piel más oscuro (p=0,033) y en personas con menor educación (p=0,037). La propensión a mejorar los hábitos de fotoprotección fue menor en las personas con tono de piel más oscuro (p=0,010) y en las personas con menor educación (p=0,019). En general, se encontró que a mayor riesgo del individuo, peor propensión a reducirlo con medidas de fotoprotección (p<0,001). Conclusiones: Una gran parte de los encuestados se encuentran en alto riesgo con relación a la exposición solar. Corresponde a los profesionales de la salud promover la concienciación sobre los riesgos de la exposición involuntaria al sol y orientar conductas saludables en fotoprotección.
Introduction: Skin cancer is the most prevalent cancer in Brazil, especially in the South region. Despite its high prevalence, it is a potentially preventable comorbidity with sun protection measures. Objective: To analyze photoprotection habits in patients in primary care. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study, with a quantitative approach and analytical-descriptive purposes, with a sample of 374 patients over 18 years old, selected from a primary health unit in the South region of Brazil. As instruments, the Sun Exposure Protection Index questionnaire and a sociodemographic questionnaire formulated for this study were used. Results: It was found that a large portion of patients are at high risk in relation to sun exposure. Nearly half do not use sunscreen, and most do not use physical barrier methods to protect themselves from the sun. The risk resulting from sun exposure was higher in men (p=0.007), in people with darker skin tone (p=0.033) and in individuals with less education (p=0.037). The propensity to improve photoprotection habits was lower in people with darker skin (p=0.010) and in individuals with less education (p=0.019). In general, it was found that the greater the risk of the individual, the worse the propensity to reduce it with photoprotection measures (p<0.001). Conclusions: A large portion of patients are at high risk in relation to sun exposure. It is up to health professionals to promote awareness of the risks of inadvertent exposure to the sun and guide healthy behaviors in photoprotection.
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Humans , Male , Female , Sunscreening Agents , Primary Health Care , Sunlight , Health Risk BehaviorsABSTRACT
Objective: To estimate the prevalence of simultaneity of obesity, hypertension and/or diabetes and the association with sociodemographic and lifestyle-related behavior variables. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with data from the 2013 National Health Survey. The presence of two/three diseases (obesity, hypertension, and diabetes) was considered multimorbidity of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Proportional odds logistic regression model, stratified by sex, was used to assess the sociodemographic and lifestyle factors associated with multimorbidity of NCDs, considering the sample complexity and sample weights. Results: The prevalence of multimorbidity of NCDs was 9.6%. The odds of multimorbidity are higher with increasing age, among blacks, but lower in the north region when compared with other regions of the country for both sexes. The odds of multimorbidity of NDCs increased among women who had lower levels of education and spent more time TV watching, and among men who lived with a partner and did not practice the recommended leisure-time physical activity. Conclusion: Sociodemographic factors and lifestyle-related behaviors were associated with the presence of obesity, hypertension, and/or diabetes.
Objetivo: Estimar la prevalencia de simultaneidad de obesidad, hipertensión y/o diabetes y la asociación con variables sociodemográficas y relacionadas con el estilo de vida. Métodos: Los datos fueron obtenido en la Encuesta Nacional de Salud Brasileña, una encuesta a nivel nacional, realizada en los hogares brasileños y llevada a cabo en 2013. La presencia de dos /tres enfermedades (obesidad, hipertensión y diabetes) se consideró multimorbilidad de las enfermedades no transmisibles (ENT). El modelo de regresión logística de probabilidades proporcionales, estratificado por sexo, se utilizó para evaluar los factores sociodemográficos y de estilo de vida asociados con la multimorbilidad de las ENT, considerando la complejidad de la muestra y los pesos de la muestra. Resultados: La prevalencia de multimorbilidad de las ENT fue del 9,6%. Las probabilidades de multimorbilidad son más altas con el aumento de la edad, entre los negros, pero más bajas en la región norte en comparación con otras regiones del país para los dos sexos. Las probabilidades de multimorbilidad de las ENT aumentaron entre las mujeres que tenían niveles más bajos de educación y pasaban más tiempo viendo la televisión, y entre los hombres que vivían con una pareja y no practicaban la actividad física recomendada para el tiempo libre. Conclusión: Los factores sociodemográficos y los comportamientos relacionados con el estilo de vida se asociaron con la presencia de obesidad, hipertensión y/o diabetes.
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Objetivo: estimar a prevalência e fatores associados ao uso do preservativo em população ribeirinha. Materiais e método: estudo transversal, analítico, realizado com 209 ribeirinhos do estado da Paraíba, Brasil, de junho a outubro de 2019. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevista individual e privativa com a utilização de um questionário estruturado com variáveis sociodemográficas e de comportamento sexual. As análises foram realizadas pela regressão de Poisson e estimadas as razões de prevalência. Análises bivariadas e múltiplas foram utilizadas para identificar associação entre as variáveis sociodemográficas e comportamentais com o uso do preservativo. Resultados: a prevalência estimada de uso do preservativo foi de 18,2% (IC: 95% 13,0-23,4). Ribeirinhos com idade maior que 40 anos apresentaram menor probabilidade de uso do preservativo (RP = 0,53; IC: 95% 0,34-0,83). Por sua vez, ribeirinhos com mais de oito anos de estudo apresentaram maior probabilidade de uso do preservativo (RP = 3,94; IC 95% 2,65-5,88).Conclusões: a prevalência do uso do preservativo entre os ribeirinhos foi baixa. Entretanto, indivíduos com maior escolaridade apresentaram maiores chances de uso. A prevenção combinada é uma alternativa para o controle das infecções transmissíveis, sendo o preservativo a principal medida de prevenção; portanto, compreender as singu-laridades da população ribeirinha e os fatores de risco para a boa adesão é imprescindível
Objetivo: estimar la prevalencia y los factores asociados al uso del preservativo en una población ribereña. Materiales y método: estudio transversal analítico, realizado con 209 habitantes ribereños del estado de Paraíba, Brasil, entre junio y octubre de 2019. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de entrevistas individuales y privadas mediante un cuestionario estructurado con variables socio-demográficas y de comportamiento sexual. Los análisis se realizaron utilizando la regresión de Poisson, estimando las razones de prevalencia. Se utilizaron análisis bivariados y múltiples para identificar la asociación entre las variables sociodemográficas y conductuales relacionadas con el uso del preservativo. Resultados: la prevalencia estimada del uso de preservativo fue de 18,2 % (IC = 95 % 13,0-23,4). Los habitantes ribereños mayores de 40 años reportaron una menor probabilidad de uso del condón (RP = 0,53; IC del 95 %: 0,34-0,83). Por otro lado, los individuos con más de 8 años de escolaridad fueron más propensos a utilizar preservativo (RP = 3,94; IC 95 %: 2,65-5,88). Conclusiones: la prevalencia del uso del preservativo entre la población estudiada fue baja. Sin embargo, aquellos individuos con mayor grado de escolaridad fueron más propensos a emplearlo. La prevención combinada es una alternativa para el control de las infecciones transmisibles, siendo el preservativo la principal medida preventiva. Por lo tanto, resulta fundamental conocer las singularidades de la población ribereña y los factores de riesgo para una buena adherencia.
Objective: To estimate the prevalence and factors associated with condom use in a riverside population. Materials and method: Cross-sectional and analytical study with 209 riverside inhabitants in the state of Paraíba, Brazil, from June to October 2019. Data were collected through individual and private interviews using a structured questionnaire with sociodemographic and sexual behavior-related variables. Analysis was conducted using Poisson regression. Prevalence ratios were estimated. Bivariate and multiple analyzes were used to identify the association between sociodemographic and behavioral variables with condom use. Results: The estimated prevalence of condom use was 18.2% (95% CI: 13.0-23.4). Riverside people over 40 years were less likely to use condoms (PR = 0.53; 95% ci: 0.34-0.83). On the other hand, individuals with more than 8 years of schooling were more likely to use condoms (PR = 3.94; 95% CI: 2.65-5.88). Conclusions: The prevalence of condom use among participants was low. However, individuals with higher education attainment were more likely to use it. Combined prevention is an alternative to control communicable infections, with condoms being the main prevention measure. Consequently, understanding the singularities of similar populations and the risk factors for good adherence to condom use is essential.
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Humans , Rural Population , Contraceptive Devices , Vulnerable Populations , Sexual Health , Health Risk BehaviorsABSTRACT
Background A variety of substances in drinking water are hazardous to human health and there are health risks associated with ingestion of these substances via drinking water. Objective To assess the carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risks of drinking water in Shijiazhuang from 2014 to 2021. Methods The collection, preservation, and testing of 10529 drinking water samples (including finished water and tap water) in Shijiazhuang were conducted from 2014 to 2021 and followed the Standard examination methods for drinking water (GB/T 5750—2006). The health risks of 15 chemicals in drinking water by oral exposure were assessed using the US Environmental Protection Agency's four-step method combined with Monte Carlo simulation. Results Among the 15 chemicals in drinking water assessed for their health risks at general exposure levels and high exposure levels via oral route in Shijiazhuang from 2014 to 2021, the leading three chemicals and related values of carcinogenic risks for adults were cadmium (1.11×10−4, 2.98×10−4), arsenic (5.88×10−5, 1.56×10−4), and chromium (5.48×10−5, 2.41×10−4), and the leading three chemicals and related values of non-carcinogenic risks were fluoride (3.57×10−1, 6.57×10−1), arsenic (1.31×10−1, 3.47×10−1), and nitrate (1.14×10−1, 5.98×10−1). The health risk values of trichloromethane and aluminum were elevated but still in acceptable ranges. Drinking water-associated health risk values were higher in males than in females, such as the cancer risk for general exposure levels of arsenic in men was 5.76×10−5, compared to 5.72×10−5 in women. The health risk values of cadmium, chromium, fluoride, nitrate, and other chemicals in ground water were higher than those of surface water, and the health risk values of trichloromethane and carbon tetrachloride were lower than those in surface water, such as the non-carcinogenic risk value for general exposure levels of fluoride in groundwater was 3.61×10−1, compared to 2.27×10−1 in surface water. Factors such as water transmission and distribution links, water period, and season affected the health risks of drinking water. The general exposure levels of trichloromethane in tap water had a higher carcinogenic risk of 1.75×10−7 compared with 8.17×10−8 in finished water. The general levels of arsenic exposure was higher in the dry season at 1.36×10−1, compared with 1.26×10−1 in the wet season. Conclusion Except that the carcinogenic risk of cadmium at general exposure levels in Shijiazhuang exceeds the maximum acceptable range recommended by US Environmental Protection Agency, the health risk values of the remaining 14 chemicals are below the maximum acceptable risk. The carcinogenic risk values of arsenic and chromium and the non-carcinogenic risk values of fluoride, arsenic, and nitrate are relatively high, but do not exceed the maximum acceptable ranges. The emphasis should be on the management of drinking water in highly exposed areas and populations.
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Background Heavy metal emissions from mining and smelting areas are a global problem, and health risks associated with heavy metal contamination of soils are of great concern. The long-term mining of the largest realgar mine in Asia has caused severe arsenic and other metal pollution to the surrounding rivers and soils. Objective To understand the levels of metal contamination and health risks in agricultural soils of villages surrounding the largest realgar mine in Asia, and to lay a good foundation for further necessary pollution control actions and decisions. Methods A field survey was conducted to collect soil samples according to the Technical rules for monitoring of environmental quality of farmland soil (NY/T 395-2012), and then inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry was used to determine the contents of 28 heavy metals [cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), beryllium (Be), selenium (Se), cobalt (Co), antimony (Sb), molybdenum (Mo), vanadium (V), barium (Ba), thallium (Tl), boron (B) , bismuth (Bi), lithium (Li), manganese (Mn), strontium (Sr), calcium (Ca), rubidium (Rb), iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg), aluminum (Al), kalium (K), and titanium (Ti)]. Geoaccumulation index, single factor pollution index, and Nemerow comprehensive index were used to evaluate the degree and characteristics of single metal pollution and combined pollution in soil, respectively. A health risk assessment model was used to evaluate the risks of metals in soil to human health. Results The results of geoaccumulation index calculation revealed that 22 heavy metals were enriched in the soil, and the indexes of target heavy metals from high to low were Cd > Se > Pb >Hg > As > Co> Ni > Cu > Zn > Bi > Sb > Mo > Be> Cr > Ba >V > Li > Sr> Mn> Rb > Ca> Tl . The single factor pollution indexes of 17 heavy metals from high to low were Be > Cd > B > Mo > V > As > Ni > Cu > Pb > Zn > Co > Se > Tl > Ba > Cr > Hg > Sb. The Nemerow comprehensive index indicated all sampling points were graded as severe pollution. The mean of total non-carcinogenic health risk values and the mean of carcinogenic health risk values for the target heavy metals in the area were higher than the threshold (1) and the maximum acceptable risk (1.0×10–4), respectively. The total carcinogenic health risks for adults and children reached 1.1×10–3 and 1.67×10–3, respectively. The mean non-carcinogenic health risk values of As, Co, Cr, and Pb pollution were greater than 1, and the maximum non-cancer risk value of Sb for children was greater than 1. The mean carcinogenic risk values of Ni, As, and Cu exceeded 1.0×10–4 for both adults and children, and the maximum carcinogenic risk values of Be and Cr for children were more than 1.0×10–4. Conclusion The farmland soil around the hugest realgar mine in Asia is contaminated by multiple metals. The study soil is seriously polluted by Cd, Se, Pb, As, Hg, Be, B, Mo, V, Ni, Cu, Pb, Zn, Co, and Ba. The pollution of Ni, As, Cu, Cr, and Be is considered as carcinogenic hazards to health, while the pollution of As, Co, Cr, Pb, and Sb poses non-carcinogenic health risks. Our study findings show that the soil is polluted by Co and Group 1 carcinogen Be, which could cause health risks; although Cr and Sb have not reached severe pollution levels, there are certain health risks and also need attention.
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Background Perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) are persistent organic pollutants. Dietary exposure to PFCs among pregnant women may lead to elevated risks of adverse events during pregnancy and postpartum depression. Objective To estimate potential risk of dietary exposure to PFCs among pregnant women in Xuhui District, Shanghai, and the relationship between dietary PFCs exposure and risks of adverse events during pregnancy and postpartum depression. Methods This study was a small cohort study which recruited women residing in Xuhui District from July 2017 to September 2018. All information was collected through questionnaires by trained investigators. Basic information and dietary information were collected at the time of inclusion, where the dietary information was obtained through the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). A follow-up visit was conducted within 42 d after delivery to collect the occurrence of adverse events during pregnancy and postpartum depression. According to the results of dietary survey, sampling and PFCs level testing were conducted on commercially available staple foods, poultry and livestock meat, aquatic products, vegetables, milk and dairy products, eggs, etc. The food sampling points covered all subdistricts in Xuhui District, including farmers' markets, supermarkets, convenience stores, and shops. Daily exposure level and hazard ratio (HR) of PFCs per capita were calculated according to the dietary survey and laboratory testing. Logistic regression was used to estimate the relationship between PFCs exposure and the risks of adverse events during pregnancy and postpartum depression. The levels of PFCs exposure were further divided into 4 groups according to interquartile range, and OR and Ptrend value were calculated respectively. Results A total of 345 pregnant women were recruited in this study, whose average age was (29.61±4.92) years. Among them, 26.37% subjects reported at least one adverse event during pregnancy, and 30.14% subjects reported an Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) score ≥12. A total of 132 food samples were collected and tested, and PFCs were positive mainly in milk and dairy products, poultry meat, livestock meat, eggs, fresh water products, and sea water products. The PFCs positive rate in fresh water products was the highest, reaching 100%. The average concentration of PFCs in the positive samples was 0.018-2.10 μg·kg−1. The HR of PFCs was 4.44. A higher risk of postpartum depression was found along with a higher perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) exposure level (Ptrend=0.02). Conclusion Dietary PFCs exposure may pose a health risk to pregnant women. The study findings suggest that decreasing the intake of freshwater products might help reduce the risk of PFCs exposure among pregnant women in Xuhui district, Shanghai.
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Objective To assess the health risks of fluoride in drinking water in rural schools in drinking-water fluorosis areas in Shaanxi Province, and to provide a scientific basis for formulating measures to prevent fluoride and improve water quality. Methods The drinking water of rural schools in Guanzhong and northern Shaanxi Province was monitored from 2017 to 2020. The fluoride concentration was evaluated in accordance with the “Sanitary Standards for Drinking Water” (GB5749-2006). The health risk assessment method recommended by USEPA was used to assess the health risk of rural students exposed to fluoride through drinking water in the two regions. Results A total of 2 826 water samples were monitored from 2017 to 2020. The overall compliance rate of fluoride in water quality was 92.29%, with an average concentration of 0.500 mg/L. The non-carcinogenic health risk of fluoride in drinking water in rural schools in drinking-water fluorosis areas was 0.05). In the same age group, the non-carcinogenic health risk of fluoride in groundwater was higher than that in surface water (P sedimentation filtration > conventional treatment > untreated (P < 0.05). Conclusion The non-carcinogenic risk of oral intake of fluoride in drinking water from rural schools in drinking-water fluorosis areas in Shaanxi Province is still at an acceptable level. In the future, it is necessary to continue to promote comprehensive prevention and treatment measures focusing on water improvement and fluoride reduction.
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Background Neonicotinoid insecticides (NEOs) are emerging synthetic insecticides that have been used in various pest management regimens worldwide as alternatives to conventional insecticides. Recently, several studies have indicated that humans are widely exposed to NEOs, but limited is known about the levels and associated health risks of NEOs exposure among children. Objective To estimate exposure levels of four kinds of NEOs in urine samples among 5-year-old children from Laizhou Wan, Shandong Province, and to evaluate health risks of single and cumulative exposure to NEOs among children in this area. Methods A total of 205 children who participated in the 5-year-old follow-up in Laizhou Wan Birth Cohort (LWBC) were included. Urinary concentrations of four NEOs [imidacloprid (IMI), acetamiprid (ACE), clothianidin (CLO), and thiamethoxam (THM)] were measured by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with triple quadrupole mass spectrometry. Based on the detected NEOs concentrations, estimated daily intake (EDI) was calculated, and the health risk of exposure to single NEO was assessed using hazard quotient (HQ, risk threshold=1). A relative potency factor (RPF) approach was used to standardize the concentrations of the four NEOs by IMI to calculate their cumulative concentrations. Then, the health risk of cumulative exposure to the four NEOs was further evaluated based on the HQ method. Results The detection rates of the four NEOs in the 5-year-old children were all above 90%, and their median creatinine-adjusted urinary concentrations were in the order from high to low as follows: CLO (1.373 μg·g−1) > THM (0.628 μg·g−1) > IMI (0.310 μg·g−1) > ACE (0.073 μg·g−1). Of the four NEOs, the median EDI of IMI was 0.035 µg·kg−1·d−1, higher than those of CLO (0.032 µg·kg−1·d−1), THM (0.012 µg·kg−1·d−1), and ACE (0.002 µg·kg−1·d−1). The maximum HQ values of IMI, CLO, THM, and ACE were 0.168, 0.152, 0.055, and 0.022, respectively, which were all far lower than the risk threshold of 1. The median concentration of cumulative exposure to the four NEOs standardized by IMI was 21.241 μg·g−1, and its median EDI was 2.370 µg·kg−1·d−1. The maximum HQ of cumulative exposure to the four NEOs was only 0.694, which also did not exceed the risk threshold of 1. Conclusion NEOs exposure is common among the 5-year-old children in Laizhou Wan, Shandong. Although there is no obvious health risk associated with single and cumulative exposure to NEOs in the children in this area, their exposure levels of NEOs are higher than those in some foreign areas. The adverse health effects of long-term exposure to low dose of NEOs deserve our extensive attention.
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Aerosol microorganisms are important constituents of aerosols. They participate in physical and chemical reactions in the air and are also closely related to disease transmission and human health. With the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic， aerosol microorganisms have become a public health topic of great concern. Studying the composition and influencing factors of the air microbiome therefore has significant public health implications. Due to the limitations of traditional technologies for sampling and determination， the aerosol microbiome has not been fully understood. However， with the development and maturity of high-throughput sequencing technology， the aerosol microbiome has shown promising research prospects. This article reviews the composition， characteristics， detection methods and influencing factors of aerosol microorganisms， providing basic knowledge for further research on the air microbiome. In-depth research on microbial aerosols has significant implications on urban air quality control， national security and public health.
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Objective@#To investigate the contamination of phthalic acid esters (PAEs) and assess the health risk of PAEs contamination in market-available yellow rice wine in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, so as to provide the safety safeguard for consuming yellow rice wine.@*Methods@#Yellow rice wine samples were collected from markets in Huzhou City from 2021 to 2022, and 16 PAEs were determined in yellow rice wine using magnetic solid-phase extraction coupled with gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. The carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks of PAEs were evaluated using the health risk models proposed by United States Environmental Protection Agency.@*Results@#A total of 75 yellow rice wine samples were collected, and 44 samples were detected with PAEs contamination (58.67%). Dimethyl phthalate (DMP), di-isobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and di-butyl phthalate (DBP) were detected, and there were 17 samples (22.67%) detected with DBP overdose (DMP and DIBP had no limit standard). DMP, DBP and DIBP, which were not classified as Class 2B and higher carcinogens by WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer, had no definitive carcinogenic risks. Under mean PAEs, the five types of yellow rice wine all had no carcinogenic risks. Under 75% percentile of PAEs concentrations, the DBP in beverage wine with plastic packaging had a carcinogenic risk score of 1.207 5, with a gross carcinogenic risk score of 1.207 5. Under the maximum PAEs concentration, the ross carcinogenic risk scores of cooking wine with plastic packaging, beverage wine with plastic packaging, beverage wine with glass bottle packaging, and beverage wine with jar packaging were 2.751 0, 2.782 0, 1.298 2 and 2.944 0, presenting non-carcinogenic risks.@*Conclusion@#There is PAEs contamination in market-available yellow rice wine in Huzhou City, and no carcinogenic risk is evaluated. Non-carcinogenic health risk requires to be given a high priority.