Tag: Environment
Exposure to Greenspace Linked to Lower Risk for Pediatric-Onset IBD
Risk reduced for both ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease; linear dose response seen across increasing quartiles of greenspace
Neighborhood Environment Linked to Adolescent Sleep Loss
And restricted sleep in adolescents decreases alpha power on sleep EEG in both NREM and REM sleep
Blood Lead Level Testing Among Children Decreased During COVID-19
Estimated 9,603 children with elevated BLL were missed due to decreased testing in January to May 2020
Fracking Activity May Up Heart Failure Hospitalization Risk
Risk for heart failure hospitalization increased with pad preparation, stimulation, production phases of fracking activity
Daytime Noise Tied to Higher Dementia Risk
More daytime noise tied to 30 percent higher risk for mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer disease
Non-Health Care Spending Linked to Infant Mortality Rates
Increase of $0.30 per person in environmental spending linked to drop of 0.03 deaths/1,000 live births
Exposure to Burning Wood Linked to Abnormal Cardiac Parameters
Abnormal cardiac function, structure seen with exposure to pesticides, metals, burning wood
Outdoor Artificial Light at Night May Worsen Sleep in Teens
Also, outdoor artificial nighttime light associated with higher risk for mental health disorders in adolescents
Perfluoroalkyl Substances Linked to Earlier Natural Menopause
High PFAS concentration in U.S. women associated with median time to menopause two years earlier
Environmental Chemical Exposure Tied to Kidney Disease in the U.S.
Researchers identify link between seven chemicals and chronic kidney disease
