Tag: Environment
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
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
