Tag: Environment
Epidemic Growth of COVID-19 Not Linked to Latitude, Temperature
Slower epidemic growth strongly tied to restrictions of mass gatherings, school closure, social distancing
Cervical Cancer Screening Rates May Be Impacted by Disasters
In Japan, cervical cancer screening rates decreased in areas affected by 2011 earthquake and tsunami
Reduced Power Plant Emissions Tied to Better Asthma Measures
Local residents used less rescue medication, had fewer asthma-related hospitalizations, ED visits
Heavy Wildfire Smoke Tied to Higher Risk for Cardiac Arrest
Risk further increased for individuals with lower socioeconomic status
Temperature Impacts Likelihood of Bad Mental Health Days
Cooler days decrease, while hotter days eventually increase, chance of reporting bad mental health days
Road Proximity Linked to Incidence of Neurologic Diseases
Incidence increased for non-Alzheimer dementia, Parkinson, Alzheimer disease, multiple sclerosis
EPA Proposal Would Limit Use of Science in Public Health Rules
Critics say the proposal would impede new clean air and water rules
World Trade Center Site Exposure Linked to Lasting CVD Risk
Likelihood of having CVD event increased for those who worked at WTC site for six months or longer
Oil, Gas Well Exposure May Up Risk for Congenital Heart Defects
Link especially strong for births to mothers living in rural areas with oil, gas activity
Exposure to Urban Tree Canopy Beneficial for Mental Health
≥30 percent green space, tree canopy specifically, linked to lower incidence of psychological distress
