Technogenic environmental pollution and the public health: analysis and prognosis

Technogenic risk factors are very aggressive for a human health. Due to the progressive increase in environmental pollution the problem of the adverse impact of these factors on the health of both the human population as a whole, and individual groups every year is becoming increasingly important. At that the influence of anthropogenic pollution on the various manifestations of infectious pathology in the scientific literature is presented very modestly. In this paper there is presented a review of research devoted to the problem of the interrelationship of man-made pollution of the environment and public health.

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THE COMORBIDITY IN EPIDEMIOLOGY - NEW TREND IN PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH

Journal of microbiology epidemiology immunobiology ◽

10.36233/0372-9311-2016-4-66-75 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 66-75 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

E. D. Savilov ◽

S. I. Kolesnikov ◽

N. I. Briko

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Infectious Diseases ◽

Environmental Pollution ◽

Population Level ◽

Anthropogenic Pollution ◽

Public Health Research ◽

New Approach ◽

Somatic Diseases ◽

The Impact

Comorbidity epidemiological aspects discussed in the article. At the present time most common on the population level are research of the impact of infectious diseases on the macroorganism at the population level, or investigations of dynamics of noninfectious diseases under influence of several risk factors. The problem of coexistence (comorbidity) of infectious diseases with other nosologic forms usually are not considered. Some examples of simultaneous effect (comorbidity) of infectious and somatic diseases on the macroorganism under the influence of anthropogenic pollution are shown in the article. Environmental pollution is usually not taking into consideration third force which affects the development of comorbidity. Proposed new approach allowed differently interpret previously obtained materials and introduce additional variable risk factors in the chain of causal relationships between infectious disease and environmental pollution

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Working towards evidence-informed policy: Public health report Stockholm

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.1224 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽

Author(s):

V Bartelink ◽

D Yacaman Mendez ◽

A Lager

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Resource Allocation ◽

Scientific Literature ◽

Decision Makers ◽

High Quality ◽

Public Health Report ◽

The Public ◽

Health Report ◽

High Quality Evidence ◽

Quality Evidence

Abstract Issue Public health problems and interventions are often addressed in sub-optimal ways by not prioritizing them based on the best available evidence. Description of the Problem The public health report 2019 for the Stockholm region aims to inform decision makers, politicians, and public health workers about the risk factors and diseases that account for the biggest part of the burden of disease with a clear focus on high quality evidence and communication of main messages. How did the public health report 2019 affect public health policy in the Stockholm region? Results The public health report 2019 influenced agenda setting, resource allocation and priority setting in the Stockholm region. Lessons We identified the following facilitating factors in the process, of which most also are supported in scientific literature, in chronological order: 1) understanding the policymaking context to be aware of windows of opportunity, 2) establishing relationships with relevant policymakers, engage with them routinely in the decision-making process, and being accessible for questions, 3) doing high-quality research by considering the latest scientific literature, multiple data sources and involving academic experts in the field, 4) communicating clear and relevant messages for generalists by translating research into easy-understandable texts and attractive figures, and 5) active dissemination of the report through multiple channels. In addition, the following barriers were identified: 1) the timeframe of the policymaking process was not in line with the research process, and 2) involving politicians in an early stage can potentially harm the objectivity of research in media messages. Key messages By focussing on major problems, high quality evidence and clear messages a public health report can contribute to more evidence-informed policy making. Engaging decision makers in the process of public health reporting is critical for the impact on agenda setting, resource allocation, and priority setting.

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Biological Tools to Deal with Pollution : Selected Advances and Novel Perspectives

International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) ◽

10.11591/ijphs.v3i1.4675 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 57

Author(s):

Abdelaziz Ghanemi ◽

Besma Boubertakh

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Raw Materials ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

The Other ◽

Environment And Public Health ◽

The Public ◽

Other Hand ◽

Metabolic Properties ◽

Living Organisms ◽

The Impact

Pollution represents a problem common to economy and public health. Indeed, the public health, because of the divers’ type of pollutions, is facing divers challenges for which urgent solutions are required.The biology provides approaches not only to deal with the pollution, but also to obtain economic benefits. Some living organisms have particular metabolisms that allow them to assimilate and metabolite the polluting agents and thus reduce the impact they have on both environment and public health. On the other hand, the metabolic properties of specific organisms make the polluting elements raw materials to synthesize other elements that are benefits for economy and non-toxic for the ecology and the biohealth. Yet, other options such as the regulations and laws are required to improve the efficiency of these approaches.

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Toxocara cati and other parasitic enteropathogens: more commonly found in owned cats with gastrointestinal signs than in clinically healthy ones

10.21203/rs.3.rs-153658/v2 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Aurora L. Ursache ◽

Adriana Györke ◽

Viorica Mircean ◽

Mirabela Oana Dumitrache ◽

Andrei Răzvan Codea ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Giardia Duodenalis ◽

Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

Toxocara Cati ◽

The Public ◽

Health And Wellbeing ◽

Faecal Samples ◽

Flotation Method

Abstract Gastrointestinal parasites are involved in the health and wellbeing of cats and some of them, due to their zoonotic character represent a problem for the public health. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of parasitic infections in cats with digestive symptoms. Faecal samples collected from 137 cats were analysed by the flotation method using sodium chloride saturated solution. The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites was 56.6%. GI parasites were significantly (p=0.005) more common in cats with digestive symptoms (69.8%) than in clinically healthy ones (23.0%). Toxocara cati (40.2%) was the most frequently identified GI parasite, followed by Cystoisospora spp. (10.2%), Ancylostoma tubaeforme (3.7%), Taenia spp. (2.2), Giardia duodenalis (2.2%), and Toxoplasma gondii-like oocysts (0.7%). T. cati (53.3%, p<0.0001) and Cystoisospora spp. (15.6%, p<0.001) were significantly more frequently diagnosed in cats with digestive symptoms. Lack of deworming in the last three months (OR: 15.9), outdoor access (OR: 13.8), the presence of digestive symptoms (OR: 5.4), and young age (OR: 4.2) were identified as risk factors for T. cati infection by logistic regression analysis. Regardless of the age, symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea, and inappetence were positively associated with T. cati.

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Diretrizes projetuais para sistemas de advertência em embalagens de alimentos ultraprocessados | Guidelines for Warning Labels on Ultra-processed Food Packaging

InfoDesign - Revista Brasileira de Design da Informação ◽

10.51358/id.v16i3.761 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 373-387

Author(s):

Priscyla Falkenburger Melleu ◽

Murilo Scóz

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Food Packaging ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Progressive Increase ◽

Processed Food ◽

Health Issues ◽

Semiotic Analysis ◽

Warning Labels ◽

The Public ◽

Excessive Consumption

A ingestão exagerada de alimentos ultraprocessados pode ocasionar diferentes riscos para a saúde uma vez que muitas doenças foram relacionadas à uma dieta inadequada. Além de diminuir a qualidade de vida da população, um aumento endêmico na incidência dessas doenças vem onerando o sistema público de saúde e abrindo um debate sobre o impacto da inclusão desses alimentos nas dietas familiares. Órgãos ligados à saúde pública e à defesa dos consumidores têm buscado discutir com membros da indústria alimentícia novas normas de rotulagem específica para as embalagens de alimentos industrializados, buscando dar um maior acesso à informação nutricional ao consumidor e contribuindo para que ele possa tomar escolhas alimentares conscientes. Sabendo que diferentes soluções de selos nutricionais frontais já foram adotados internacionalmente em busca de advertir a população sobre a composição de determinados alimentos, o presente artigo procura fazer uma análise semiótica de três modelos de sistemas em vigência, avaliando as diferentes nuances que podem assumir as funções de advertir e informar o consumidor. As análises discursivas, segundo a semiótica de Julien Greimas (1968), buscam organizar e avaliar o conteúdo descritivos da enunciação dos selos, discorrendo sobre as diferentes formas de trabalhar a advertência nas embalagens de determinados alimentos industrializados.*****Ultra-processed food may cause different health issues since its excessive consumption indicate an endemic and progressive increase in the number of diseases linked to an inadequate diet. This scenario is reducing the quality of life and life expectancy of the population living in big cities and burdens the public health systems around the world. As trying to encourage healthier eating habits, public health bureaus have been insisting on reviewing food labeling laws in order to make consumers more aware of their diet. Different options of front-of-pack nutritional labels have been adopted worldwide in order to warn the population about the composition of certain foods. This article offers a semiotic analysis – according to the theories of Julien Greimas (1968) – of three models of front-of-pack warning labels already in use, evaluating the different forms of warming the consumer about the packaging information.

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Assessing public health risk factors for internally displaced households in North Darfur, Sudan

Disaster Prevention and Management An International Journal ◽

10.1108/dpm-04-2019-0105 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Elfadil Mohammed Mahmoud ◽

Indraijt Pal ◽

Mokbul Morshed Ahmad

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Health Risk ◽

Vulnerable Groups ◽

Health Risk Factors ◽

Public Health Risk ◽

Content Type ◽

Internally Displaced ◽

Household Level ◽

The Public

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to assess the public health risk factors of internally displaced households and suggest appropriate measures and strategies for health risk reduction in the context of IDPs.Design/methodology/approachThe composite Index (CI) method was used to compare the public health risk factors at the household level in three IDP camps. A set of 22 indicators were studied in 326 households. Households were selected by using a two-stage cluster sampling technique.FindingsThe findings indicate that the Shangil Tobaya camp is at the highest risk for communicable diseases (63.6%) followed by Zamzam (52.4%) and Abu Shouk (42.7%) at the household level. Eight indicators appeared to have made differential impacts between Abu Shouk and Shangil Tobaya, these include: level of education, walking time to health facilities, water source, latrines type, safe disposal of child feces, frequency of visit by pregnant women to antenatal care services, place of delivery and women delivering their children with the help of skilled birth attendants.Research limitations/implicationsSince the selection criteria of the camps were predefined; there are variations in the number of samples between the camps. Therefore, the generalizability may be compromised.Social implicationsIncreased access to healthcare services particularly reproductive health services to the most vulnerable groups (women). Community involvement in services management to promote ownership.Originality/valueThe methods used in this study is original and flexible and can be replicated for other emergency areas and risks.

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