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Obscenity of cigarette and hookah smoking in Iranian adolescents: A longitudinal school-based study	2019		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of preventive medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 10 Issue Start Page Other Pages Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Wolters Kluwer--Medknow Publications Data Source google Authors Mohammadpoorasl, Asghar, Bahari, Ali, Marin, Soudabeh, Hajizadeh, Mohammad Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Observation of increased venous gas emboli after wet dives compared to dry dives	2011	Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway. andreas.mollerlokken@ntnu.no	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Diving and hyperbaric medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Diving.Hyperb.Med. Pub Date Free Form Sep Volume 41 Issue 3 Start Page 124 Other Pages 128 Notes LR: 20141212; JID: 101282742; 2011/01/27 [received]; 2011/07/21 [accepted]; ppublish Place of Publication Australia ISSN/ISBN 1833-3516; 1833-3516 Accession Number PMID: 21948496 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21948496 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Testing of decompression procedures has been performed both in the dry and during immersion, assuming that the results can be directly compared. To test this, the aim of the present paper was to compare the number of venous gas bubbles observed following a short, deep and a shallow, long air dive performed dry in a hyperbaric chamber and following actual dives in open water. METHODS: Fourteen experienced male divers participated in the study; seven performed dry and wet dives to 24 metres' sea water (msw) for 70 minutes; seven divers performed dry and wet dives to 54 msw for 20 minutes. Decompression followed a Buhlmann decompression procedure. Immediately following the dive, pulmonary artery bubble formation was monitored for two hours. The results were graded according to the method of Eftedal and Brubakk. RESULTS: All divers completed the dive protocol, none of them showed any signs of decompression sickness. During the observation period, following the shallow dives, the bubbles increased from 0.1 bubbles per cm (2) after the dry dive to 1.4 bubbles per cm (2) after the wet dive. Following the deep dives, the bubbles increased from 0.1 bubbles per cm (2) in the dry dive to 2.4 bubbles per cm (2) in the wet dive. Both results are highly significant (P = 0.0001 or less). CONCLUSIONS: The study has shown that diving in water produces significantly more gas bubble formation than dry diving. The number of venous gas bubbles observed after decompression in water according to a rather conservative procedure, indicates that accepted standard decompression procedures nevertheless induce considerable decompression stress. We suggest that decompression procedures should aim at keeping venous bubble formation as low as possible. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Mollerlokken,A., Breskovic,T., Palada,I., Valic,Z., Dujic,Z., Brubakk,A.O. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Occupational allergic contact dermatitis in water-pipe renovators from diethylenetriamine in an epoxy resin system	1999	Reed, J., Department of Dermatology, Amersham Hospital, Amersham HP7 0JD, United Kingdom	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Contact dermatitis Periodical, Abbrev. Contact Dermatitis Pub Date Free Form 1999/ Volume 41 Issue 5 Start Page 297 Other Pages Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0105-1873 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors diethylenetriamine, epoxy resin, nitrile, adult, article, case report, cleaning, human, male, occupational eczema, patch test, skin allergy, water management Links Book Title Database Embase; MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Reed,J., Shaw,S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Occupational allergic contact dermatitis in water-pipe renovators from diethylenetriamine in an epoxy resin system	2005		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Contact dermatitis Periodical, Abbrev. Contact Derm. Pub Date Free Form Volume 41 Issue 5 Start Page 297; 83; 11 Other Pages 297; 83; 11 Notes ID: 10554072; ID: i9290215691; ID: i9241593857 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en; en; en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Dermatitis, Allergic Contact/etiology, Dermatitis, Occupational/etiology, Epoxy Resins/adverse effects, Polyamines/adverse effects, Adult, Dermatitis, Allergic Contact/diagnosis, Dermatitis, Occupational/diagnosis, Hand Dermatoses/diagnosis, Hand Dermatoses/etiology, Humans, Male, Smoking/epidemiology, Smoking, Health Surveys, Tobacco/adverse effects, Smoking/adverse effects, Tobacco/toxicity, Tobacco Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/mdl-10554072; http://whqlibdoc.who.int/emro/2006/9789290215691_eng.pdf; http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/who-i9241593857 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/; WHOLIS; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/; WHOLIS; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Reed,J., Shaw,S., Mohamed,Mostafa K., Loffredo,Christopher A., Israel,Ebenezer, El Setouhy,Maged, WHO Study Group on Tobacco,Product Regulation Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Occupational exposure of diesel station workers to BTEX compounds at a bus depot	2015	School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag X3 WITS, Gauteng 2050, South Africa. Raeesa.Moolla@wits.ac.za.; School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, University of the Witwater	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of environmental research and public health Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Environ.Res.Public.Health. Pub Date Free Form 13-Apr Volume 12 Issue 4 Start Page 4101 Other Pages 4115 Notes LR: 20150506; JID: 101238455; 0 (Air Pollutants, Occupational); 0 (Benzene Derivatives); 0 (Gasoline); 0 (Xylenes); 3FPU23BG52 (Toluene); J64922108F (Benzene); L5I45M5G0O (ethylbenzene); OID: NLM: PMC4410235; 2015/03/10 [received]; 2015/03/26 [revised]; 2 Place of Publication Switzerland ISSN/ISBN 1660-4601; 1660-4601 Accession Number PMID: 25872020 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.3390/ijerph120404101 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25872020 Abstract Diesel fuel is known to emit pollutants that have a negative impact on environmental and human health. In developing countries like South Africa, attendants are employed to pump fuel for customers at service stations. Attendants refuel vehicles with various octane unleaded fuel, lead-replacement petrol and diesel fuel, on a daily basis. Attendants are at risk to adverse health effects associated with the inhalation of volatile organic compounds released from these fuels. The pollutants released include benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes (BTEX), which are significant due to their high level of toxicity. In this study, a risk assessment of BTEX was conducted at a diesel service station for public buses. Using Radiello passive samplers, it was found that benzene concentrations were above recommended international standards. Due to poor ventilation and high exposure duration, the average benzene concentration over the sampling campaign exceeded the US Environmental Protection Agency's chronic inhalation exposure reference concentration. Lifetime cancer risk estimation showed that on average there is a 3.78 x 10-4 cancer risk, corresponding to an average chronic daily intake of 1.38 x 10-3 mg/kg/day of benzene exposure. Additionally, there were incidences where individuals were at potential hazard risk of benzene and toluene that may pose non-carcinogenic effects to employees. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Moolla,R., Curtis,C.J., Knight,J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150413 PMCID PMC4410235 Editors
Occupational exposure of petroleum depot workers to BTEX compounds	2012	Safety Promotion and Injury Prevention Research Center and School of Public Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. mrazari@hotmail.com	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The international journal of occupational and environmental medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Occup.Environ.Med. Pub Date Free Form Jan Volume 3 Issue 1 Start Page 39 Other Pages 44 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 101535763; 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Benzene Derivatives); 0 (Petroleum); 0 (Xylenes); 3FPU23BG52 (Toluene); J64922108F (Benzene); L5I45M5G0O (ethylbenzene); 2011/08/06 [received]; 2011/12/07 [accepted]; ppublish Place of Publication Iran ISSN/ISBN 2008-6520; 2008-6520 Accession Number PMID: 23022850 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 110 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23022850 Abstract BACKGROUND: Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene (BTEX) are the most important toxic volatile compounds in the air and could be easily absorbed through the respiratory tract. In recent years, the risk of exposure to BTEX compounds, especially benzene as a carcinogen, has been considered in petroleum depot stations. OBJECTIVE: To assess the occupational exposure of petroleum depot workers in Iran to BTEX compounds. METHODS: After completing a questionnaire and assessing occupational exposure to BTEX compounds, 78 (46 exposed and 32 non-exposed) depot workers were randomly selected to participate in this study. Air sampling and analysis of BTEX was conducted according to the NIOSH method No. 1501. Analysis of urinary hippuric acid, as an indicator of toluene exposure, was carried out according to NIOSH method No. 8300. Personal monitoring of the high exposure group to BTEX compounds was repeated to verify the results obtained in the first phase of the monitoring. RESULTS: Among the 9 operating groups studied, occupational exposure to benzene and toluene was higher in quality control and gasoline loading operators-the median exposure ranged from 0.16 to 1.63 ppm for benzene and 0.2 to 2.72 ppm for toluene. Median exposure of other group members to BTEX compounds was below the detection limit of analytical method (0.07, 0.06, 0.05, and 0.05 ppm, respectively). The level of toluene exposure measured showed correlation with neither post-shift urinary hippuric acid (Spearman's rho = 0.128, p = 0.982) nor with the difference between post- and pre-shift urinary hippuric acid (Spearman's rho = 0.089, p = 0.847) in depot operational workers. CONCLUSION: Gasoline loading operators are exposed to a relatively high level of benzene. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Rezazadeh Azari,M., Naghavi Konjin,Z., Zayeri,F., Salehpour,S., Seyedi,M.D. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke: a study in Lisbon restaurants	2012	Departamento de Genetica, Instituto Nacional de Saude Dr. Ricardo Jorge, INSA, IP, Lisboa, Portugal.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of toxicology and environmental health.Part A Periodical, Abbrev. J.Toxicol.Environ.Health A Pub Date Free Form Volume 75 Issue 13-15 Start Page 857 Other Pages 866 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 100960995; 0 (Biomarkers); 0 (Particulate Matter); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); K5161X06LL (Cotinine); ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1528-7394; 0098-4108 Accession Number PMID: 22788372 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1080/15287394.2012.690690 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22788372 Abstract Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), also referred to as secondhand smoke (SHS), is a major threat to public health and is increasingly recognized as an occupational hazard to workers in the hospitality industry. Therefore, several countries have implemented smoke-free regulations at hospitality industry sites. In Portugal, since 2008, legislation partially banned smoking in restaurants and bars but until now no data have been made available on levels of indoor ETS pollution/exposure at these locations. The aim of this study was to examine the occupational exposure to ETS/SHS in several restaurants in Lisbon, measured by indoor fine particles (PM(2.5)) and urinary cotinine concentration in workers, after the partial smoking ban in Portugal. Results showed that the PM(2.5) median level in smoking designated areas was 253 mug/m(3), eightfold higher than levels recorded in canteens or outdoor. The nonsmoking rooms of mixed restaurants exhibited PM(2.5) median level of 88 mug/m(3), which is higher than all smoke-free locations studied, approximately threefold greater than those found in canteens. Importantly, urinary cotinine concentrations were significantly higher in nonsmoker employees working in those smoking designated areas, confirming exposure to ETS. The proportion of smokers in those rooms was found to be significantly positively correlated with nonsmoker urinary cotinine and indoor PM(2.5) levels, establishing that both markers were occupational-ETS derived. The use of reinforced ventilation systems seemed not to be sufficient to decrease the observed ETS pollution/exposure in those smoking locations. Taken together, these findings demonstrate that the partial restrictions on smoking in Portuguese venues failed to provide adequate protection to their employees, irrespective of protective measures used. Therefore, a smoke-free legislation protecting individuals from exposure to ETS/SHS in all public places and workplaces is urgently needed in Portugal. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Pacheco,S.A., Aguiar,F., Ruivo,P., Proenca,M.C., Sekera,M., Penque,D., Simoes,T. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Occupational secondhand smoke is the main determinant of hair nicotine concentrations in bar and restaurant workers	2014	School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Chile. Electronic address: viglesia@med.uchile.cl.; Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Chile.; Laboratory of Occupational Health, Institute of Public Health, Chile. Electronic addre	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Environmental research Periodical, Abbrev. Environ.Res. Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 132 Issue Start Page 206 Other Pages 211 Notes LR: 20151119; CI: Copyright (c) 2014; GR: D43 TW005746/TW/FIC NIH HHS/United States; GR: D43TW005746-02/TW/FIC NIH HHS/United States; JID: 0147621; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 6M3C89ZY6R (Nicotine); NIHMS666789; OID: NLM: NIHMS666789; OID: NLM: PMC435199 Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1096-0953; 0013-9351 Accession Number PMID: 24813578 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.envres.2014.03.044 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24813578 Abstract OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relative contribution of occupational vs. non-occupational secondhand tobacco smoke exposure to overall hair nicotine concentrations in non-smoking bar and restaurant employees. METHOD: We recruited 76 non-smoking employees from venues that allowed smoking (n=9), had mixed policies (smoking and non-smoking areas, n=13) or were smoke-free (n=2) between April and August 2008 in Santiago, Chile. Employees used personal air nicotine samplers during working and non-working hours for a 24-h period to assess occupational vs. non-occupational secondhand tobacco smoke exposure and hair nicotine concentrations to assess overall secondhand tobacco smoke exposure. RESULTS: Median hair nicotine concentrations were 1.5 ng/mg, interquartile range (IQR) 0.7 to 5.2 ng/mg. Time weighted average personal air nicotine concentrations were higher during working hours (median 9.7, IQR 3.3-25.4 microg/m(3)) compared to non-working hours (1.7, 1.0-3.1 microg/m(3)). Hair nicotine concentration was best predicted by personal air nicotine concentration at working hours. After adjustment, a 2-fold increase in personal air nicotine concentration in working hours was associated with a 42% increase in hair nicotine concentration (95% confidence interval 14-70%). Hair nicotine concentration was not associated with personal air nicotine concentration during non-working hours (non-occupational exposure). CONCLUSIONS: Personal air nicotine concentration at working hours was the major determinant of hair nicotine concentrations in non-smoking employees from Santiago, Chile. Secondhand tobacco smoke exposure during working hours is a health hazard for hospitality employees working in venues where smoking is allowed. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Inc Data Source Authors Iglesias,V., Erazo,M., Droppelmann,A., Steenland,K., Aceituno,P., Orellana,C., Acuna,M., Peruga,A., Breysse,P.N., Navas-Acien,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140508 PMCID PMC4351991 Editors
Occurrence and characteristics of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Enterobacteriaceae in food producing animals, minced meat and raw milk	2012	Institute for Food Safety and Hygiene, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMC veterinary research Periodical, Abbrev. BMC Vet.Res. Pub Date Free Form 7-Mar Volume 8 Issue Start Page 21 Other Pages 8/21/6148 Notes LR: 20150225; JID: 101249759; EC 3.5.2.6 (beta-Lactamases); OID: NLM: PMC3319423; 2011/09/21 [received]; 2012/03/07 [accepted]; 2012/03/07 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1746-6148; 1746-6148 Accession Number PMID: 22397509 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1186/1746-6148-8-21 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22397509 Abstract BACKGROUND: The impact of food animals as a possible reservoir for extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Enterobacteriaceae, and the dissemination of such strains into the food production chain need to be assessed. In this study 334 fecal samples from pigs, cattle, chicken and sheep were investigated at slaughter. Additionally, 100 raw milk samples, representing bulk tank milk of 100 different dairy farms, 104 minced meat (pork and beef) samples and 67 E. coli isolates from cattle E. coli mastitis were analyzed. RESULTS: As many as 15.3% of the porcine, 13.7% of the bovine, 8.6% of the sheep and 63.4% of the chicken fecal samples yielded ESBL producers after an enrichment step. In contrast, none of the minced meat, none of the bulk tank milk samples and only one of the mastitis milk samples contained ESBL producing strains. Of the total of 91 isolates, 89 were E. coli, one was Citrobacter youngae and one was Enterobacter cloacae. PCR analysis revealed that 78 isolates (85.7%) produced CTX-M group 1 ESBLs while six isolates (6.6%) produced CTX-M group 9 enzymes. Five detected ESBLs (5.5%) belonged to the SHV group and 2 isolates (2.2%) contained a TEM-type enzyme. A total of 27 CTX-M producers were additionally PCR-positive for TEM-beta-lactamase. The ESBL-encoding genes of 53 isolates were sequenced of which 34 produced CTX-M-1, 6 produced CTX-M-14, 5 produced CTX-M-15 and also 5 produced SHV-12. Two isolates produced TEM-52 and one isolate expressed a novel CTX-M group 1 ESBL, CTX-M-117. One isolate--aside from a CTX-M ESBL-- contained an additional novel TEM-type broad-spectrum beta-lactamase, TEM-186. CONCLUSIONS: The relatively high rates of ESBL producers in food animals and the high genetic diversity among these isolates are worrisome and indicate an established reservoir in farm animals. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Geser,N., Stephan,R., Hachler,H. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120307 PMCID PMC3319423 Editors
Occurrence and human exposure of p-hydroxybenzoic acid esters (parabens), bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE), and their hydrolysis products in indoor dust from the United States and three East Asian countries	2012	Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, and Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, State University of New York at Albany, Empire State Plaza, P.O. Box 509, Albany, New York 12210-0509, USA.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Environmental science & technology Periodical, Abbrev. Environ.Sci.Technol. Pub Date Free Form 6-Nov Volume 46 Issue 21 Start Page 11584 Other Pages 11593 Notes GR: 1U38EH000464-01/EH/NCEH CDC HHS/United States; JID: 0213155; 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Benzhydryl Compounds); 0 (Dust); 0 (Epoxy Compounds); 0 (Parabens); F3XRM1NX4H (2,2-bis(4-glycidyloxyphenyl)propane); 2012/10/10 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1520-5851; 0013-936X Accession Number PMID: 23025715 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; IM DOI 10.1021/es303516u [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23025715 Abstract p-Hydroxybenzoic acid esters (parabens) and bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE) are widely present in personal care products, food packages, and material coatings. Nevertheless, little is known about the occurrence of these compounds in indoor dust. In this study, we collected 158 indoor dust samples from the U.S., China, Korea, and Japan and determined the concentrations of 11 target chemicals, viz., six parabens and their common hydrolysis product, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (4-HB), as well as BADGE and its three hydrolysis products (BADGE.H(2)O, BADGE.2H(2)O, and BADGE.HCl.H(2)O). All of the target compounds were found in dust samples from four countries. Concentrations of sum of six parabens in dust were on the order of several hundred to several thousands of nanogram per gram. Geometric mean concentrations of BADGEs in dust ranged from 1300 to 2890 ng/g among four countries. Methyl paraben (MeP), propyl paraben (PrP), BADGE.2H(2)O, and BADGE.HCl.H(2)O were the predominant compounds found in dust samples. This is the first report of BADGE and its hydrolysis products (BADGEs) in indoor dust samples and of parabens in indoor dust from Asian countries. On the basis of the measured concentrations of target chemicals, we estimated the daily intake (EDI) via dust ingestion. The EDIs of parabens via dust ingestion were 5-10 times higher in children than in adults. Among the four countries studied, the EDIs of parabens (5.4 ng/kg-bw/day) and BADGEs (6.5 ng/kg-bw/day) through dust ingestion were the highest for children in Korea and Japan. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Wang,L., Liao,C., Liu,F., Wu,Q., Guo,Y., Moon,H.B., Nakata,H., Kannan,K. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20121010 PMCID Editors

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