The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
891, P. 164604 - 164604
Published: June 3, 2023
Low-income
countries
are
struggling
with
the
health
impacts
of
both
surface
and
groundwater
chemical
contamination.
Although
impact
biological
contaminants
on
children's
is
acknowledged,
long-term
effects
these
emerging
young
children
may
be
underestimated.
To
map
existing
evidence
water
contaminated
chemicals
(<5
years),
we
conducted
a
scoping
review
to
select
organize
relevant
literature.
Of
98
studies
in
review,
24
revealed
that
hazard
ratio
arsenic,
nitrates,
cadmium,
fluoride
(all
which
World
Health
Organisation's
list
10
public
concern)
was
higher
very
than
older
age
groups.
Anthropogenic
activities
(textile
manufacturing,
waste
disposal,
intensified
agriculture)
leading
contributors
release
used
for
drinking.
Three
major
pathways
contamination
exposure
were
confirmed:
maternal
transmission
during
pregnancy
breastfeeding,
early
school
years.
Children
exhibited
acute
chronic
disruptions
their
neurological,
skeletal,
reproductive,
endocrine
systems,
as
well
cumulative
carcinogenic
risks,
amongst
other
life-altering
consequences.
The
lack
research
contaminants'
low-income
worrisome,
increased
use
compound
issues
caused
by
problem
"legacy
chemicals."
Precautionary
principle
should
regulate
operation
industries
producing
robust
manner.
Evidence
from
producers
exporters
high-income
sufficient
warrant
action,
even
without
waiting
direct
harm
observed
countries.
Literature
recommends
prioritising
prevention
over
demand
side
treatment
or
finding
alternative
sources,
especially
water-scarce
areas
affected
climate
change.
Local
transnational
efforts
required
enforce
safer
industry
practices
prevent
further
quality
deterioration
Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(2), P. 214 - 235
Published: Nov. 3, 2023
Fluorosis,
a
chronic
condition
brought
on
by
excessive
fluoride
ingestion
which,
has
drawn
much
scientific
attention
and
public
health
concern.
It
is
complex
multifaceted
issue
that
affects
millions
of
people
worldwide.
Despite
decades
research
elucidating
the
causes,
mechanisms,
prevention
strategies
for
fluorosis,
there
remains
significant
gap
between
understanding
implementation.
While
community
made
strides
in
etiology
effectively
translating
this
knowledge
into
policies
practices
challenging.
This
review
explores
fluorosis
its
practical
implementation
initiatives.
suggests
developing
evidence-based
guidelines
exposure
recommends
comprehensive
educational
campaigns
targeting
healthcare
providers.
Furthermore,
it
emphasizes
need
further
to
fill
existing
gaps
promote
decision-making.
By
fostering
collaboration,
communication,
practices,
policymakers,
professionals,
can
work
together
implement
preventive
measures
mitigate
burden
affected
communities.
highlighted
several
vital
bridge
science
context
fluorosis.
importance
evidence
actionable
guidelines,
raising
awareness
about
consumption,
promoting
at
individual
levels.
Toxics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(4), P. 191 - 191
Published: April 14, 2022
Manganese
(Mn)
is
an
essential
metal
with
a
biphasic
relationship
health
outcomes.
High-level
exposure
to
Mn
associated
manganism,
but
few
data
explore
the
effects
of
chronic,
lower-level
on
cognitive
function
in
adults.
We
sought
determine
between
blood/urinary
manganese
levels
and
elderly
individuals
using
2011–2014
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES).
Weighted
multivariate
regression
models
were
used
correlations,
adjusting
for
several
covariates.
Blood
was
inversely
Consortium
Establish
Registry
Alzheimer’s
Disease
(CERAD)
immediate
learning
new
verbal
information
(p-value
=
0.04),
lost
significance
after
medical
history
0.09).
In
addition,
blood
Animal
Fluency
scores
all
Urinary
CERAD
covariates
0.01)
Digit
Symbol
Substitution
Test
0.0002),
0.13).
Upon
stratifying
by
race/ethnicity,
other
Races
Non-Hispanic
(NH)-Blacks
had
significantly
higher
when
compared
NH-Whites.
Collectively,
these
findings
suggest
that
increased
urinary
are
poorer
US
population.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
891, P. 164604 - 164604
Published: June 3, 2023
Low-income
countries
are
struggling
with
the
health
impacts
of
both
surface
and
groundwater
chemical
contamination.
Although
impact
biological
contaminants
on
children's
is
acknowledged,
long-term
effects
these
emerging
young
children
may
be
underestimated.
To
map
existing
evidence
water
contaminated
chemicals
(<5
years),
we
conducted
a
scoping
review
to
select
organize
relevant
literature.
Of
98
studies
in
review,
24
revealed
that
hazard
ratio
arsenic,
nitrates,
cadmium,
fluoride
(all
which
World
Health
Organisation's
list
10
public
concern)
was
higher
very
than
older
age
groups.
Anthropogenic
activities
(textile
manufacturing,
waste
disposal,
intensified
agriculture)
leading
contributors
release
used
for
drinking.
Three
major
pathways
contamination
exposure
were
confirmed:
maternal
transmission
during
pregnancy
breastfeeding,
early
school
years.
Children
exhibited
acute
chronic
disruptions
their
neurological,
skeletal,
reproductive,
endocrine
systems,
as
well
cumulative
carcinogenic
risks,
amongst
other
life-altering
consequences.
The
lack
research
contaminants'
low-income
worrisome,
increased
use
compound
issues
caused
by
problem
"legacy
chemicals."
Precautionary
principle
should
regulate
operation
industries
producing
robust
manner.
Evidence
from
producers
exporters
high-income
sufficient
warrant
action,
even
without
waiting
direct
harm
observed
countries.
Literature
recommends
prioritising
prevention
over
demand
side
treatment
or
finding
alternative
sources,
especially
water-scarce
areas
affected
climate
change.
Local
transnational
efforts
required
enforce
safer
industry
practices
prevent
further
quality
deterioration
