scholarly journals Fungal Flora Isolated from Deteriorating Card Board and Corrugated Box Samples in Thane and Bhiwandi, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 407-410
Author(s):  
Asba Ansari Moses Kolet
Keyword(s):  
Health Hazards ◽  
Fungal Flora ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Packing Materials ◽  
Growth Of Fungi ◽  
Loss Of Strength ◽  
Corrugated Paper ◽  
Mumbai City

Many cellulose based articles have found their way into human requirements and have become articles of necessity, paper being one such article. Card board and corrugated boxes are used as packing materials universally and alike paper, these are vulnerable to invasion by cellulose degrading fungi. The study in regions of Thane and Bhiwandi cities on the outskirts of Mumbai city in Western coastal part of Maharashtra, India focused on the invasion of cardboard and corrugated paper boxes by fungi. Twenty four species of fungi belonging to 11 genera were found on the deteriorating card board and corrugated paper samples during the study, prominent amongst them being the genus Aspergillus, Chaetomium, Curvularia, Trichoderma, Penicillium, Alternaria and five other cellulolytic fungal genera. Growth of fungi resulted in crumbling of the cardboard at places due to loss of strength. Many of the fungal forms isolated were potential health hazards which was cause for concern.

SOME OBSERVATIONS ON THE USE OF FEED ADDITIVES IN CANADIAN ANIMAL PRODUCTION

1979 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 333-337
Author(s):  
T. F. SHARBY
Keyword(s):  
Veterinary Medicine ◽  
Feed Efficiency ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Feed Additives ◽  
Health Hazards ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Animal Agriculture ◽  
Animal Feeds ◽  
Control Disease ◽  
And Control

Antibiotics have been used in animal feeds for almost 30 yr to improve growth, enhance feed efficiency, and control disease in birds and animals. In 1974 antibiotics used in animal feeds in Canada totalled 13.31 million dollars while those used in veterinary medicine totalled 28.8 million dollars. Antibiotics, sulfonamides and antibacterials used in human application that same year equalled 77.4 million dollars. Concerns regarding potential health hazards to humans with continued low-level antibiotic supplementation of animal feeds have resulted in a number of countries implementing or proposing more rigid legislation covering antibiotic use in animal agriculture. Possible consequences of such legislation being introduced in Canada are discussed.

Perceived Health Implications in the Use of Mobile Devices by Undergraduate Students of Nigerian Universities

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 8-13
Author(s):  
Janet O. Adekannbi ◽  
Rotimi Abayomi Egunyomi
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Health Hazards ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Health Implications ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Ibadan Nigeria

This study investigated responses by undergraduate students to the perceived health implications in the use of mobile devices. The survey research design using the qualitative approach was adopted for the study. Five faculties common to both Lead City University and University of Ibadan, Nigeria, were purposively selected for the study while convenience sampling was used in selecting the respondents. Interview was conducted and responses analyzed on forty-eight respondents using the Nvivo software for analyzing qualitative data. Findings showed that many of the respondents had their perceptions on the health implications arising from mobile devices use. Some sources of information on these perceived health hazards include social media, radio, TV, personal experiences, friends and family members. Many reported taking precautions on their use of mobile devices based on their perceived health implications of mobile devices use. Findings also showed that while few respondents refrained from sharing the information on the perceived health hazards, many of the respondents shared this information with others despite this information not being verified. The study recommends government and other stakeholders implementing policy that mandates manufacturers of mobile devices to inform and sensitize users on the potential health hazards involved in their use, thus reducing the level of unsubstantiated information available on the use of mobile devices.

Occupational health survey: an evaluation of potential health hazards in the workplace

AIHAJ ◽  
1981 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
L.R. LEACH ◽  
S.E. REISS ◽  
E.J. KERFOOT ◽  
P.L. LUBS
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Health Hazards ◽  
Potential Health

scholarly journals SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH DRIVE EMERGENCY ROOM AND HOSPITAL USE BY DUAL ELIGIBLE AND DISABLED PENNSYLVANIANS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S964-S964
Author(s):  
Sih-Ting Cai ◽  
Howard Degenholtz ◽  
Hayley Germack
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Social Determinants Of Health ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Physical Dependence ◽  
Health Hazards ◽  
Determinants Of Health ◽  
Economic Insecurity ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Icd 10 ◽  
Dual Eligible

Abstract The study examined correlates and consequences of social determinants of health risk factors (SDoH) among dual eligible aged and disabled individuals; Pennsylvania is transitioning this population into a managed care plan with responsibility for care coordination and incentives to prevent hospitalization and nursing home placement. Medicaid and Medicare claims were used to identify people with SDoH based on ICD-10 codes in 2016 in four domains: economic insecurity, life stressors, physical dependence, and potential health hazards. Of 281,918 people, 38.6% had one or more SDoH. Among people with severe mental illnesses (SMI; schizophrenia, psychosis, major depressive disorder, or bipolar disorder), the prevalence of SDoH was 57.9%. Of people with one or more SDoH, 42% visited the ED, compared to only 32% of people with no SDoH. Economic insecurity (OR 1.68; CI 1.59-1.78), life stressors (OR 1.39; CI 1.29-1.48), physical dependence, (OR 2.01; CI 1.97-2.06), and potential health hazards (OR 1.52; CI 1.47-1.56) were independently associated with risk of hospitalization, controlling for age, gender, race, SMI, chronic conditions and disability. The introduction of diagnosis codes for SDoH under ICD-10 has facilitated identifying individuals with deficits that might increase health care use above and beyond their underlying health status. Although the prevalence of these risk factors as captured in diagnosis data is likely an underestimate, the strong association with subsequent ED use and hospitalization lends credence to these indicators. Medicare and Medicaid claims data can be used to identify people with SDoH and target interventions to prevent downstream health services use.

scholarly journals Occupational Health Hazards in Sanitary Workers of Chandrapur City, Central India

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 15-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priyanka V. Patil ◽  
R. K. Kamble
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Central India ◽  
Face Mask ◽  
Health Hazards ◽  
Occupational Hazards ◽  
Hearing Disorder ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Potential Health Risk ◽  
Respiratory Problems ◽  
Exposed Workers

About 198 sanitary workers work in Chandrapur Municipal Corporation, out of which 20 workers (10% of the population) was selected as a sample size (all male workers). The study was carried out from November 2015 to January 2016. Occupational health hazards of these workers were analyzed through questionnaire survey and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) analysis. The results of the study showed that, these workers were exposed to a number of environmental and occupational hazards leading to musculoskeletal disorders (85%), exposure to harmful gases (65%), respiratory problems (45%), headache (40%), dermatological problem (35%), gastrointestinal (10%) and leptospirosis (10%) during work. It was further observed that the workers were suffering from cough and cold (90%), skin problems (50%), allergies (15%), malaria and typhoid (15%), bronchitis lung and asthmatic problems (10%) and hearing disorder (5%) etc. after completion of work. The PEFR values were lower in exposed workers. Reduction in PEFR values was directly proportional with exposure duration. To reduce occupational health hazards, workers must be made alert and aware of potential health risk arising from their work. Reduction in exposure and use of personal protective equipments such as face mask, gloves, gum boots, caps, apron etc. should be encouraged.International Journal of EnvironmentVolume-6, Issue-3, Jun-Aug 2017, page: 15-24

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