scholarly journals Aflatoxin M1 in Serbia: A systematic review of occurrence and exposure assessment - an update

2018 ◽  
pp. 27-41
Author(s):  
Dragan Milicevic ◽  
Danka Spiric ◽  
Sasa Jankovic
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Exposure Assessment ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Other ◽  
Aflatoxin M1 ◽  
Milk Products ◽  
Young Old ◽  
Potential Public Health

Milk is a highly nutritious diet for all age groups including YOPI (young, old, pregnant and immune suppressed) patients, because it contains numerous important nutrients such as proteins, vitamins, and minerals. On the other hand, contamination of milk is considered as one of the major public health problems, which mainly arises due to aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) contamination, recently reported in our region. Hence, the main objectives of this study were to evaluate the prevalence and possible trends of AFM1 contamination of milk and milk products reported between 2007 and 2016 in Serbia, and to compare collected results with similar research in neighboring countries since aflatoxin crisis has broken in order to identify the predisposing factors for AFM1 contamination. In addition, this paper gives an evaluation of potential public health risk due to consumption of AFM1 contaminated milk.

scholarly journals Systematic review and comparative analysis of current methodological approach for risk assessment of “Ohis Plant Skopje”

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Sandra Kosteska ◽  
Dragan Gjorgjev
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Exposure Assessment ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Health Data ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
The Republic

Considering complicity in ecological health and social aspects of industrial contaminated sites (ICSs), the methodologies and approaches of health impact assessments are very heterogeneous. ICSHNet together with WHO recommend two main methodological approaches: health risk assessments and epidemiological studies. Some countries have necessary experience for impact assessment of ICSs, but others have limited resources and less intensity studies. In the Republic of North Macedonia, 16 ICSs are identified, but one of them, lindane dumpsite in OHIS Plant is characterized as the most ecological and public health risk. The general aim: Systematic review of literature data about methodological approaches for health risk assessment of ICSs on international and national level in order to make comparative analysis of current methodological approaches in the Republic of North Macedonia using the case study of ICS OHIS PLANT SKOPJE. Material and methods: The review of scientific and grey literature was performed. The selected scientific studies were searched in the PubMed and Medline databases from 2000-2017, in English and Macedonian. The selected studies and data were analyzed by required information for identification of hazards, exposure assessment and risk characterization. Additionally, the review was performed on published reports of risk assessment of OHIS Plant. Results: A total of 14 original papers were investigated. Continuous monitoring systems for gathering environmental data related to ICSs were used only in two cases and in other studies the concentrations of contaminants in the source were calculated or several ad hoc monitoring campaigns were performed. Exposure assessment was conducted according to qualitative definition for the presence/absence of a source, distance to a source and biomonitoring in the study. Mortality, cancer incidence, congenital abnormalities and hospitalizations were used health data. The study of risk assessment of OHIS Plant has ecological design and indirect quantitative exposure assessment model was used. Conclusion: All investigated studies used three main methodological approaches for exposure assessment: measurement of hazard concentration, distance from source and biomonitoring. Comparable, conducted risk assessment of OHIS Plant follows the recommendations of US EPA and ATSDR with weakness of no existing continual monitoring process and also deficiency of health data and this is the reason for limitation of health impact assessment and setting up EPHT or other public health surveillance system.

Exposure assessment and risk characterization of Aflatoxin M1 through consumption of market milk and milk products in Ludhiana, Punjab

Food Control ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 107991
Author(s):  
Simranjot Kaur ◽  
Jasbir Singh Bedi ◽  
Pankaj Dhaka ◽  
Deepthi Vijay ◽  
Rabinder Singh Aulakh
Keyword(s):  
Exposure Assessment ◽  
Aflatoxin M1 ◽  
Risk Characterization ◽  
Milk Products

scholarly journals Impact of landfill leachate contamination on surface and groundwater of Bangladesh: a systematic review and possible public health risks assessment

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahmida Parvin ◽  
Shafi M. Tareq
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Ground Water ◽  
Human Health ◽  
World Health ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Rice Grain ◽  
Limit Values ◽  
Landfill Sites

AbstractDumping of solid waste in the non-engineered landfill is very common in the developing countries. Among the different disadvantages of this kind of landfilling, leachate is the major concern to public health, which is a toxic byproduct generated from the landfill; and can percolate to the ground water and consequently migrate in surface water. Using systematic review on published data, the present study endeavors to compare the leachate contamination potential of four major landfills of Bangladesh, named Amin Bazar, Matuail, Mogla Bazar and Rowfabad; which are situated in 3 of the 6 big mega cities of Bangladesh and assessed the effects of leachate leakage on surrounding water body as well as on human health. This study, for the first time calculated the leachate pollution index (LPI) for the landfill sites of Bangladesh and found that the LPI of Matuail landfill site (19.81) is much higher which is comparable to some polluted landfill sites of India and Malaysia. The concentrations of several potentially toxic metals found in the surface and ground water in the vicinity of the landfill sites were above the maximum permissible limit values of department of Environment, Bangladesh and World Health Organization (WHO). The human health risk index for toxic heavy metals in different vegetables and rice grain showed high health risk potential for Pb, Cd, Ni, and Mn. The total carcinogenic risk for Ni and Pb are found very high in the edible plants near those landfill sites, suggesting the risk of Ni and Pb induced carcinogenesis by the consumption of those plants. The present conditions of surface, ground water and agriculture products near the landfill sites of Bangladesh are much frightening to the biota and local inhabitants.

scholarly journals The Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in Europe: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natasha Marcella Vaselli ◽  
Daniel Hungerford ◽  
Ben Shenton ◽  
Arwa Khashkhusha ◽  
Nigel A. Cunliffe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Significant Heterogeneity ◽  
Community Studies ◽  
Past Infection ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

AbstractBackgroundA year following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, new infections and deaths continue to increase in Europe. Serological studies, through providing evidence of past infection, can aid understanding of the population dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 infection.ObjectivesThis systematic review of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence studies in Europe was undertaken to inform public health strategies including vaccination, that aim to accelerate population immunity.MethodsWe searched the databases Web of Science, MEDLINE, EMBASE, SCOPUS, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and grey literature sources for studies reporting seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in Europe published between 01/12/2019 - 30/09/20. We provide a narrative synthesis of included studies. Studies were categorized into subgroups including healthcare workers (HCWs), community, outbreaks, pregnancy and children/school. Due to heterogeneity in other subgroups, we only performed a random effects meta-analysis of the seroprevalence amongst HCWs stratified by their country.Results109 studies were included spanning 17 European countries, that estimated the seroprevalence of SAR-CoV2 from samples obtained between November 2019 – August 2020. A total of 53/109 studies included HCWs with a reported seroprevalence among HCWs ranging from 0.7% to 45.3%, which did not differ significantly by country. In community studies significant heterogeneity was reported in the seroprevalence among different age groups and the majority of studies reported there was no significant difference by gender.ConclusionThis review demonstrates a wide heterogeneity in reported seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies between populations. Continued evaluation of seroprevalence is required to understand the impact of public health measures and inform interventions including vaccination programmes.

The prevalence of aflatoxin M1 in milk of Middle East region: A systematic review, meta-analysis and probabilistic health risk assessment

2018 ◽  
Vol 118 ◽  
pp. 653-666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamal Rahmani ◽  
Solmaz Alipour ◽  
Ali Miri ◽  
Yadolah Fakhri ◽  
Seyed-Mohammad Riahi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Health Risk Assessment ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Aflatoxin M1 ◽  
East Region ◽  
Middle East Region

scholarly journals Reassortant between Human-Like H3N2 and Avian H5 Subtype Influenza A Viruses in Pigs: A Potential Public Health Risk

PLoS ONE ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. e12591 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanlong Cong ◽  
Guangmei Wang ◽  
Zhenhong Guan ◽  
Shuang Chang ◽  
Quanpeng Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Influenza A Viruses ◽  
Public Health Risk ◽  
H5 Subtype ◽  
Potential Public Health

scholarly journals A REVIEW OF STREET GRILLED MEAT (SUYA) IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA: A POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH RISK

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 58-61
Author(s):  
Shadrach Okhuebor ◽  
Osazee Izevbuwa
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Food Poisoning ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Candida Spp ◽  
Public Health Risk ◽  
Benin City ◽  
Kidney Liver ◽  
Potential Public Health

Suya originated in the northern parts of Nigeria is ready to eat grilled skewered meat products prepared in different forms spiced with locally sourced, commonly produced by the Hausas in Northern Nigeria. It has permeated Nigerian society, being affordable for all and available everywhere. It is produced from boneless meat hung on stick and spiced with peanut cake, salt, vegetable oil and other flavourings followed by roasting around a glowing charcoal fire. It’s generally made with skewered beef, ram, or chicken. Innards such as kidney, liver, and tripe are also used. Suya are of three main forms namely Tsire, Kilishi, and Balangu, and Tsire is the most commonly preferred. In Benin City, which is located in the southern part of Nigeria, Suya has become a very common street food delicacy scattered most major areas and are sold mostly in the evening time, only very few vendors will sell Suya in the day time. Concerns have been raised in many research regarding the public health risk of consuming suya, part of which is food poisoning, as a result microbial contamination such as Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, aflatoxigenic molds,  Staphylococcus epidermidis, Proteus vulgaris, Klebseilla pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Candida spp., Salmonella enteritica and Enterobacter spp. Trace metals such as zinc, lead, manganese, iron, and copper have been observed in suya in concentrations exceeding recommended tolerable upper intake levels which can consequently cause serious long term health issues. This study reviews the potential public health risk of consuming street grilled meat (Suya) in Benin City.

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