Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Dec. 14, 2023
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
association
between
outdoor
artificial
light
at
night
(ALAN)
exposure
during
pregnancy
and
risk
of
preterm
birth
(PTB).
A
retrospective
case-control
was
conducted,
data
were
collected
from
pregnant
women
residing
in
Beijing,
China.
The
level
ALAN
estimated
using
remote
sensing
satellite
data.
Propensity
score
matching
utilized
match
control
group.
Logistic
multivariate
linear
regression
used
analyze
PTB.
odds
ratio
(OR)
partial
coefficient
(β)
with
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
assess
association.
total
2,850
enrolled
this
study.
(nW/cm2/sr)
higher
PTB
group
than
first
trimester
(mean
±
standard
deviation:
25.30
17.91
vs.
17.56
14.74,
p
<
0.001)
second
(27.07
18.10
21.93
16.08,
0.001).
negative
found
gestation
day
(β
=
-0.151,
95%CI:
-0.217
-0.085,
trimesters
-0.077,
-0.139
-0.015,
0.015).
identified
as
a
factor
for
(OR
1.032,
1.025-1.040,
1.018,
1.011-1.025,
0.001),
while
no
significant
observed
third
trimester.
Our
suggesting
that
ALAN,
especially
trimester,
associated
These
findings
highlight
potential
impact
on
health
offer
new
insights
into
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
48(5), P. 847 - 863
Published: Sept. 13, 2024
The
widespread
and
pervasive
use
of
artificial
light
at
night
(ALAN)
in
our
modern
24-hour
society
has
emerged
as
a
substantial
disruptor
natural
circadian
rhythms,
potentially
leading
to
rise
unhealthy
lifestyle-related
behaviors
(e.g.,
poor
sleep;
shift
work).
This
phenomenon
been
associated
with
an
increased
risk
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM),
which
is
pressing
global
public
health
concern.
However,
date,
reviews
summarizing
associations
between
ALAN
T2DM
have
primarily
focused
on
the
limited
characteristics
exposure
intensity)
ALAN.
literature
review
extends
beyond
prior
by
consolidating
recent
studies
from
2000
2024
regarding
both
indoor
outdoor
incidence
or
prevalence
T2DM.
We
also
described
potential
biological
mechanisms
through
modulates
glucose
metabolism.
Furthermore,
we
outlined
knowledge
gaps
investigated
how
various
only
intensity
(including
type,
timing,
duration,
wavelength,
individual
sensitivity)
influence
risk.
Recognizing
detrimental
impact
sleep
behavioral
correlates
physical
activity
dietary
patterns,
additionally
summarized
investigating
mediating
role
each
component
relationship
Lastly,
proposed
implications
chronotherapies
chrononutrition
for
management
context
exposure.
Environmental Pollution,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
355, P. 124209 - 124209
Published: May 23, 2024
Artificial
Light
at
Night
(ALAN)
has
been
identified
as
a
primary
driver
of
environmental
change
in
the
21st
century
with
key
impacts
on
ecosystems.
At
same
time,
developments
LED
lighting
systems
adjustable
parameters-such
color
temperature
and
light
intensity-may
provide
an
opportunity
to
mitigate
negative
effects
ALAN.
To
test
potential
properties,
we
conducted
comprehensive
field
study
over
two
summers
three
forest
sites
Switzerland.
We
investigated
impact
attributes
lights
(color
temperature,
brightness,
luminaire
shape)
abundance
community
structure
ground-dwelling
invertebrate
functional
groups
(predators,
omnivores,
detritivores).
found
significantly
increased
nocturnal
attraction
omnivores
(+275%)
predators
(+70%),
but
not
detritivores,
ALAN,
altering
arthropod
composition
trophic
interactions
forests.
shape
showed
minimal
all
groups,
while
reducing
level
from
100%
50%
attracted
fewer
individuals
significant
effect
(-57%).
In
addition,
observed
temperatures
shapes
intensity,
decrease
numbers
when
dimming
intensity
combined
3700
K
for
(-53%),
diffusing
(-77%)
standard
detritivores
(-27%).
The
predator-detritivore
ratio
-
interaction,
around
streetlights
resulting
elevated
top-down
pressure
detritivores.
These
results
suggest
importance
considering
characteristics
future
outdoor
designs.
Remote Sensing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(14), P. 2591 - 2591
Published: July 15, 2024
Light
pollution
has
detrimental
impacts
on
wildlife,
human
health,
and
ecosystem
functions
services.
This
paper
explores
the
impact
of
light
value
We
use
Simplified
All-Sky
Pollution
Ratio
(sALR)
as
a
proxy
for
negative
Copernicus
PROBA-V
Global
Landcover
Database
our
service
based
previously
published
values
associated
with
variety
landcovers.
sALR
to
‘degrade’
results
in
40%
reduction
those
areas
world
maximum
levels
pollution.
Using
this
methodology,
estimate
annual
loss
due
is
USD
3.4
trillion.
represents
roughly
3%
total
global
services
GDP,
estimated
at
100
trillion
2022.
A
summary
how
these
losses
are
distributed
amongst
world’s
countries
landcovers
also
presented.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Dec. 14, 2023
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
association
between
outdoor
artificial
light
at
night
(ALAN)
exposure
during
pregnancy
and
risk
of
preterm
birth
(PTB).
A
retrospective
case-control
was
conducted,
data
were
collected
from
pregnant
women
residing
in
Beijing,
China.
The
level
ALAN
estimated
using
remote
sensing
satellite
data.
Propensity
score
matching
utilized
match
control
group.
Logistic
multivariate
linear
regression
used
analyze
PTB.
odds
ratio
(OR)
partial
coefficient
(β)
with
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
assess
association.
total
2,850
enrolled
this
study.
(nW/cm2/sr)
higher
PTB
group
than
first
trimester
(mean
±
standard
deviation:
25.30
17.91
vs.
17.56
14.74,
p
<
0.001)
second
(27.07
18.10
21.93
16.08,
0.001).
negative
found
gestation
day
(β
=
-0.151,
95%CI:
-0.217
-0.085,
trimesters
-0.077,
-0.139
-0.015,
0.015).
identified
as
a
factor
for
(OR
1.032,
1.025-1.040,
1.018,
1.011-1.025,
0.001),
while
no
significant
observed
third
trimester.
Our
suggesting
that
ALAN,
especially
trimester,
associated
These
findings
highlight
potential
impact
on
health
offer
new
insights
into
