Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) evaluation in a naturally ventilated church: key pollutants concentrations determined by incense burning practice over liturgical celebrations
Atmospheric Environment,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 121143 - 121143
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
The Presence of Aromatic Substances in Incense: Determining Indoor Air Quality and Its Impact on Human Health
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(12), P. 7344 - 7344
Published: June 20, 2023
Indoor
air
quality
has
become
a
topic
of
great
concern.
Burning
incense
recently
been
identified
as
one
the
primary
sources
volatile
organic
compounds,
specifically
benzene,
in
an
indoor
setting.
The
current
paper
aims
to
evaluate
compound
(VOC)
emissions,
particularly
within
environments
through
utilization
experimental
clean
room.
Experimental
findings
showed
that
10
types
sticks
emitted
benzene
concentrations
between
11.1
and
66.5
μg
m−3,
which
were
2.5
lower
than
limit
suggested
for
non-occupation
exposure
(160
m−3),
by
American
Association
Industrial
Hygienists
(ACGIH).
Furthermore,
correlation
dimensions
(diameter
length)
combustible
parts
stick
was
investigated
indicated
slight
influence
on
release
benzene.
Taking
into
consideration
substantial
human
health,
coupled
with
lack
precise
legislation
regarding
residential
settings,
this
research
serves
initial
investigation
noteworthy
effects
burning
private
public
settings.
Language: Английский
Biomarkers of occupational benzene exposure: A Systematic Review to estimate the exposure levels and individual susceptibility at low doses
Zhijuan Zhang,
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Wenmin Shi,
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Lihua Ru
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et al.
Toxicology and Industrial Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(9-10), P. 539 - 555
Published: June 12, 2024
Benzene
is
associated
with
diverse
occupational
and
public
health
hazards.
It
exhibits
an
ability
to
rapidly
permeate
the
skin
contaminate
water
food
sources,
leading
dermal
ingestion
exposures.
Despite
numerous
studies
examining
associations
between
benzene
various
indicators
of
harm,
findings
have
yielded
inconsistent
results.
Furthermore,
relying
solely
on
air
concentration
as
a
measure
exposure
limited,
it
fails
account
for
internal
dose
individual
susceptibility.
This
study
aimed
conduct
comprehensive
review
in
order
present
current
knowledge
biomarkers
their
significance
evaluating
levels
The
search
methodology
adhered
PRISMA
guidelines
involved
application
specific
inclusion
exclusion
criteria
across
multiple
databases
including
PubMed,
Embase,
Web
Science.
Two
researchers
independently
extracted
evaluated
relevant
data
based
predetermined
criteria.
Following
screening
process,
total
80
articles
were
considered
eligible
out
initially
retrieved
1053
after
undergoing
assessment
inclusion.
As
level
decreased,
demonstrated
gradual
increase
limitations,
heightened
background
concentrations
vulnerability
confounding
factors.
advancement
sampling
analysis
techniques
will
yield
new
biomarkers.
Additionally,
when
conducting
practical
work,
crucial
employ
utilization
while
excluding
metabolic
variations
combined
Language: Английский
Occupational-Related Exposure to Benzene and Risk of Breast Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
Abstract
Purpose
Benzene
is
a
recognized
carcinogen;
however,
its
association
with
breast
cancer
not
well
established.
Hence,
meta-analysis
of
cohort
and
case-control
studies
was
performed
to
determine
the
between
occupational
benzene
exposure
risk
cancer.
Methods
A
systematic
literature
review
identified
7221
publications
from
which
21
were
retained
evaluated
using
meta-analyses
(fixed
effects
model).
PRISMA
guidelines
followed.
Our
protocol
registered
in
PROSPERO
database
(Registration
No.
379720).
Study
quality
assessed
modified
Newcastle-Ottawa
scale
(NOS).
Results
The
summary
RR
for
ever-benzene
1.08
(95%
CI
=
1.02–1.14,
I
2
43.6%,
n
estimates);
corresponding
incidence
mortality
58.6%,
15)
1.09
0.87–1.38,
<
0.001%,
9),
respectively.
These
main
results
confirmed
sub-analyses
by
geography,
industry,
publication
year,
levels
exposure.
No
heterogeneity
detected
amongst
geographical
regions
(p-het
0.19)
or
industry
employment
0.05).
However,
sex
0.002),
year
0.001),
study
design
0.001).
Publication
bias
(p
0.04).
Conclusions
an
cohorts,
regions,
durations
findings,
inability
exclude
residual
confounding,
together
bias,
prevent
conclusions
causality.
Language: Английский
Occupational Exposure to Benzene and Risk of Breast Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
La Medicina del lavoro,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
115(5), P. e2024034 - e2024034
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
Introduction:
Benzene
is
a
recognized
carcinogen;
however,
its
association
with
breast
cancer
not
well
established.
Hence,
meta-analysis
of
cohort
and
case-control
studies
was
performed
to
determine
the
between
occupational
benzene
exposure
risk
cancer.
Methods:
A
systematic
literature
review
identified
7573
publications
from
which
23
were
retained
evaluated
using
meta-analyses
(fixed
effects
model).
PRISMA
guidelines
followed.
Our
protocol
registered
in
PROSPERO
database
(Registration
No.
CRD42022379720).
Study
quality
assessed
modified
Newcastle-Ottawa
scale
(NOS).Results:
The
summary
relative
(RR)
for
ever-benzene
1.08
(95%
CI=1.03-1.14,
I2=38.6%,
n=23
estimates);
corresponding
RR
incidence
mortality
CI=1.02-1.14,
I2=56.1%,
n=16)
1.10
CI=0.87-1.37,
I2<0.001%,
n=10).
However,
heterogeneity
detected
sex
(p-het=0.002),
publication
year
(p-het<0.001),
study
design
industry
employment
(p-het=0.03).
high
level
showed
positive
1.35
CI=1.06-1.72,
I2
=<0.001%,
n=3)
(P-het=0.64).
Publication
bias
(p=0.03).Conclusions:
results
our
indicate
an
increased
cancer,
particularly
when
exposed
higher
levels
benzene.
confounding
could
be
excluded.
Language: Английский
Direct environmental pollution from solid waste
Elsevier eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 249 - 269
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
Language: Английский
Association between maternal usage of volatile organic compounds and West syndrome, the Japan Environment and Children’s study
Hideki Shimomura,
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Naoko Taniguchi,
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Tetsuro Fujino
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et al.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Dec. 28, 2024
Multiple
etiologies
of
West
syndrome
have
been
reported;
however,
there
are
cases
unknown
etiologies.
Exposure
to
volatile
organic
compounds
(VOCs)
increases
the
risk
epilepsy;
their
effects
on
children
remain
unknown.
This
study
aimed
investigate
association
between
maternal
occupational
usage
VOCs
and
development
in
children.
Using
data
from
a
cohort
88,280
children,
we
extracted
born
mothers
who
had
used
during
pregnancy.
Based
an
epilepsy
diagnosis
by
age
2
years,
frequency
was
comparatively
analyzed
among
following
groups:
never
diagnosed
with
epilepsy,
syndrome,
other
epileptic
syndromes.
A
total
15,
154,
88,111
were
categorized
into
groups,
respectively.
The
odds
ratio
(OR)
for
increased
permanent
marker
(one
three
times
month:
OR
=
2.58,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
0.75–8.90;
one
or
more
week:
4.34,
CI
1.23–15.26).
These
results
suggested
frequent
Language: Английский
Developmental Immunotoxicology – Alternative Methods
Elsevier eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Toxicity of chemical-based hand sanitizers on children and the development of natural alternatives: a computational approach
Critical Reviews in Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
53(9), P. 572 - 599
Published: Oct. 21, 2023
The
unintended
exposure
of
children
to
hand
sanitizers
poses
a
high
risk
potentially
fatal
complications.
Skin
irritation,
dryness,
cracking,
peeling,
hypoglycemia,
apnea,
and
acidosis
are
examples
consequences
sanitizer.
sanitizer
reportedly
kills
normal
microbial
flora
on
hands,
which
usually
promotes
innate
immunity
among
under
12.
Children
more
susceptible
the
toxicity
associated
with
chemical
constituents
marketed
chemical-based
sanitizers;
however,
studies
develop
formulations
for
rudimentary.
adverse
events
limit
use
specifically
in
because
their
sensitive
delicate
skin.
Additionally,
it
is
reported
that
many
formulations,
especially
alcohol-based
ones
may
also
contain
contaminants
like
methanol,
acetaldehyde,
benzene,
isopropanol,
ethyl-acetate.
These
found
be
hazardous
human
health
exhibiting
ingestion,
inhalation,
or
dermal
exposure,
children.
Therefore,
important
design
novel,
innovative,
safer
study
aims
discuss
toxic
propose
novel
herbal
minimal
effects,
review
focuses
ADMET
analysis
common
sanitizers,
molecular
docking,
Lipinski's
rule
five
analysis,
simulation
analyze
efficacy
interaction
receptor
leading
anti-microbial
activity
drug-likeness
compound.
Language: Английский
Volatile Organic Compounds Detected in Amniotic Fluid of Women During Normal Pregnancy
Exposure and Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(5), P. 1155 - 1169
Published: Dec. 21, 2023
Abstract
Exposure
to
volatile
organic
compounds
(VOCs)
during
the
fetal
period
may
induce
negative
effects
on
children’s
health
(e.g.
increased
risk
of
low
birth
weight
and
imbalanced
development).
Whereas
VOCs
have
been
analysed
extensively
in
various
human
biological
fluids
(i.e.
urine,
blood,
breath),
pregnancy
only
urine
has
studied
no
work
performed
amniotic
fluid
(AF),
which
is
direct
contact
with
fetus
essential
for
its
well-balanced
development
maturation.
This
study
aimed
detect
AF
investigate
their
links
lifestyle
habits
pregnant
women.
The
VOC
composition
collected
from
76
healthy
women
was
using
a
gas
chromatograph
coupled
mass
spectrometer.
sources
exposure
were
assessed
questionnaire
about
home
living
conditions
professional
exposure.
A
total
126
belonging
13
chemical
families
detected
AF.
majority
these
(92)
had
an
exogenous
origin,
presence
linked
habits,
especially
smoking
fragrance
use.
Considering
multiple
organs,
this
important
contribution
literature
exploring
future
potential
relationships
between
abnormal
development.
Language: Английский