Tag: Environmental Medicine
CDC: Warm Waters Raise Risk for Flesh-Eating Bacteria
Infections have been mostly seen in Gulf Coast states; infections in the Eastern United States have increased eightfold from 1988 to 2018
Gestational Perfluoroalkyl Substance Exposure Tied to Slightly Higher Early Childhood BMI
Findings based on data from eight U.S. cohorts
1.69 Million Deaths Attributed to Extreme Temperatures in 2019
Acute heat and cold exposures increase mortality risk for multiple causes of death; cold-attributable exceeds heat-attributable mortality
Automated Flight Systems Associated With Health Costs
Systems may improve flight efficiency at the cost of negative health impacts related to noise
Detectable Levels of Roundup Ingredient Rising in Older Adults
Urinary excretion rates of glyphosate, AMPA increased from 1993-1996 to 2014-2016
AMA Addresses Physicians’ Role in Addressing Unsafe Water
Articles discuss need for formal environmental health training, ethical responsibilities for doctors
Fracking Site Proximity May Affect Asthma Exacerbation Risk
Patients living in areas with most activity have higher risk of mild, moderate, severe exacerbations
Asbestos Found in Children’s Crayons, Toy Crime Lab Kits
Health experts, big retailer say they're concerned about findings on products from China
