International Journal of Environmental Health Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 11
Опубликована: Окт. 6, 2024
Artificial
light
at
night
(ALAN)
is
a
growing
environmental
issue
associated
with
adverse
health
consequences,
but
the
association
low
birth
weight
remains
unknown.
We
aim
to
explore
associations
between
outdoor
ALAN
and
across
7,808
census
tracts
in
California.
use
data
from
California
Communities
Environmental
Health
Screening
Tool
(CalEnviroScreen)
tract
level.
VIIRS
Nighttime
Day/Night
Band
Composites
Version
1
dataset
within
Google
Earth
Engine
platform
was
used
assess
ALAN.
Multivariable
linear
regression
analyze
data.
Our
findings
showed
that
an
interquartile
range
increase
resulted
of
0.42%
(95%
CI:
0.37,
0.46)
rate
on
average,
after
adjusting
for
all
potential
covariates.
The
results
demonstrate
significant
weight.
These
remained
consistent
sensitivity
analyses.
Environmental Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
263, С. 119897 - 119897
Опубликована: Авг. 31, 2024
Nighttime
light
is
a
growing
anthropogenic
health
threat,
particularly
in
urban
areas.
Limited
evidence
suggests
that
exposure
to
outdoor
artificial
at
night
(ALAN)
may
be
associated
with
people's
mental
by
disrupting
sleep-wake
cycles.
Heliyon,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
9(7), С. e17837 - e17837
Опубликована: Июнь 30, 2023
BackgroundDementia
is
a
neurological
syndrome
characterized
by
severe
cognitive
impairment
with
functional
impact
on
everyday
life.
It
can
be
classified
as
young
onset
dementia
(EOD)
in
case
of
symptom
before
65,
and
late
(LOD).
The
purpose
this
study
to
assess
the
risk
due
light
pollution,
specifically
outdoor
artificial
at
night
(LAN).MethodsUsing
case-control
design,
we
enrolled
patients
newly-diagnosed
province
Modena
period
2017–2019
referent
population
from
their
caregivers.
We
geo-referenced
address
residence
date
recruitment,
provided
it
was
stable
for
previous
five
years.
assessed
LAN
exposure
through
2015
nighttime
luminance
satellite
images
Visible
Infrared
Imaging
Radiometer
Suite
(VIIRS).
Using
logistic
regression
model
adjusted
age,
sex,
education,
calculated
associated
increasing
exposure,
namely
using
<10
W/cm2/sr
reference
considering
≥10-<40
intermediate
≥40
high
respectively
also
implemented
non-linear
assessment
spline
model.ResultsWe
recruited
58
EOD
cases,
34
LOD
cases
54
controls.
Average
levels
overlapped
controls,
while
showed
higher
levels.
Compared
lowest
(OR
=
1.36,
95%
CI
0.54–3.39,
but
not
category
1.04,
0.32–3.34).
In
contrast,
positively
ORs
2.58
(95%
IC
0.26–25.97)
3.50
0.32–38.87)
categories,
respectively.
analysis
substantial
lack
association
between
EOD,
almost
linear
although
highly
imprecise
emerged
LOD.ConclusionsAlthough
precision
estimates
affected
limited
sample
size
design
did
allow
us
exclude
presence
residual
confounding,
these
results
suggest
possible
role
etiology
dementia,
particularly
its
late-onset
form.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
281, С. 116590 - 116590
Опубликована: Июнь 20, 2024
Exposure
to
light
at
night
(LAN)
has
been
associated
with
multiple
adverse
health
outcomes.
However,
evidence
is
limited
regarding
the
impacts
of
LAN
exposure
on
human
inflammation.
To
examine
association
between
real-ambient
bedroom
systemic
inflammation
and
circadian
rhythm
inflammatory
markers.
Using
data
from
a
prospective
cohort
study
Chinese
young
adults.
At
baseline,
was
measured
portable
illuminance
meter;
fasting
blood
sample
for
high-sensitivity
C-reactive
protein
(hs-CRP)
assay
collected.
3-year
follow-up,
20
healthy
adults
(10
LANavg
<
5
lx,
10
≥
lx)
were
recruited
same
cohort;
time-series
venous
samples
sampled
every
4
h
over
24
h-cycle
detection
8
Circadian
markers
assessed
using
cosinor
analysis.
average
age
276
participants
18.7
years,
33.3
%
male.
Higher
levels
significantly
increased
hs-CRP
levels.
The
only
significant
in
inactive
group
(MVPA
2
h/d)
but
not
physically
active
h/d).
In
addition,
higher
nighttime
(LANavg
disrupted
rhythms
(including
rhythmic
expression,
amplitude
phase)
some
cytokines
balance
indicators.
increases
disrupts
Keep
darkness
may
represent
important
strategies
prevention
chronic
Additionally,
people
living
community
pollution,
regular
physical
activity
be
viable
option
counteract
negative
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(6), С. 2534 - 2534
Опубликована: Март 13, 2025
Rising
energy
costs
and
a
desire
for
sustainability
have
led
municipalities
to
implement
measures
such
as
reducing
artificial
public
lighting
at
night
(ALAN).
However,
under
pressure
from
residents,
some
are
being
forced
reverse
their
decision.
Although
important,
the
social
relationship
of
individuals
its
impact
on
decisions
reduce
or
modify
is
still
little
considered.
This
study
examines
how
residents
municipality
in
southern
France
perceive
policy
1
a.m.
5
A
survey
91
participants
was
used
assess
understanding
positive
(safety,
nightlife…)
negative
(effects
biodiversity,
health…)
impacts
ALAN,
attitudes
towards
measure,
opinions
regarding
extension.
The
results
indicate
that
who
recognise
ALAN
more
inclined
support
reduction
(r
=
0.56,
p
<
0.001;
ß
0.44,
t
3.12,
0.003),
while
those
appreciate
reluctant
accept
measure
−0.57,
−0.70,
−5.30,
0.001).
Hierarchical
regression
analysis
revealed
specific
these
lighting-off
were
main
predictor
(ß
0.60,
6.70,
0.001)
than
general
beliefs
about
lighting.
These
suggest
implementing
policies
requires
balancing
ecological
considerations
with
expectations
building
trust
between
local
authorities
improve
acceptance
strategies.
contributes
scarce
research
positioning
real
projects
even
switch
off
demonstrates
value
studying
International Journal of Developmental Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 18, 2025
This
qualitative
study
explores
children's
perceptions
of
sleep
and
habits.
Using
purposive
sampling,
in-depth
semi-structured
interviews
were
conducted
with
twelve
generally
healthy
preschool
children
aged
five
six
(seven
girls,
boys)
undergoing
typical
development.
ATLAS.ti
was
used
to
manage
the
data.
Thematic
analysis
interview
transcripts
identified
eight
key
themes:
(1)
Sleep
behaviour,
(2)
Dreams,
(3)
Feelings
upon
waking,
(4)
Daytime
functioning,
(5)
Facial
appearance,
(6)
environment,
(7)
Bedtime
routines,
(8)
resistance
midnight
awakenings.
The
findings
suggest
that
young
have
a
foundational
understanding
its
associated
Therefore,
education
programs
should
consider
perspectives
ensure
information
is
relevant
meaningful
for
them.
