Gamification and Health in a Holistic Perspective

2022 ◽  
pp. 185-206
Author(s):  
Selin Ögel Aydın
Keyword(s):  
Health Effects ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Holistic Perspective ◽  
Research Collection ◽  
Health Studies

Gamification and health are discussed from a one-sided perspective. Gamification and health studies focus on the use of gamification for health and overlook the perspective on how gamification affects health. This chapter discusses gamification and health in terms of organizations, individuals, and society, and addresses the effects of gamification on health and the use of gamification for health. Existing research on gamification and health addresses gamification practices developed for health and the health effects of gamification separately. Consequently, the aim of this chapter is to contribute to the original research collection organized into gamification studies in health from a holistic perspective.

scholarly journals Loneliness and Health

Psychology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aparna Shankar
Keyword(s):  
Health Effects ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Subjective Experience ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Risky Health Behaviors ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Teenagers And Young Adults ◽  
Health Studies ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Perceived Social Isolation

In January 2018, the UK became the first country in the world to appoint a Minister for Loneliness. This highlights growing concerns about loneliness in societies, and its deleterious effects on individual health and well-being. Loneliness or perceived social isolation is a subjective experience relating to dissatisfaction with one’s social relationships. Most research has focused on the experience of loneliness in old age, but levels of loneliness are also known to be high among teenagers and young adults. While poor health may be associated with increased feelings of loneliness, there is now considerable evidence on the role of loneliness as a risk factor for poor mental and physical health. Studies suggest that loneliness is associated with an increased risk of developing dementia and chronic diseases, and also with a higher rate of Mortality. Risky Health Behaviors, a poor cardiovascular profile, and compromised immune functioning have all been proposed as potential pathways through which loneliness may affect health. However, much still remains to be understood about these Mechanisms. This bibliography starts with a section on chapters and reviews that provide a theoretical basis for understanding the associations between social relationships and health, as well as some reviews of the Health Effects of loneliness. This is followed by sections that focus on specific outcomes, health effects (mortality, general health and physical function, cognitive function and Mental Health), and Healthcare Utilization. The subsequent section examines research into the pathways through which loneliness affects health. The final section examines interventions to reduce loneliness and the associated effects on health outcomes.

scholarly journals Ultrafine Particle Features Associated with Pro-Inflammatory and Oxidative Responses: Implications for Health Studies

Atmosphere ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 414
Author(s):  
Francesca Costabile ◽  
Maurizio Gualtieri ◽  
Carla Ancona ◽  
Silvia Canepari ◽  
Stefano Decesari
Keyword(s):  
Black Carbon ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Ultrafine Particles ◽  
Carbonaceous Aerosol ◽  
In Vitro Tests ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Oxidative Potential ◽  
Major Purpose ◽  
Health Studies ◽  
Oxidative Responses

Suspected detrimental health effects associated with ultrafine particles (UFPs) are impressive. However, epidemiological evidence is still limited. This is potentially due to challenges related to UFP exposure assessment and the lack of consensus on a standard methodology for UFPs. It is imperative to focus future health studies on those UFP metrics more likely to represent health effects. This is the purpose of this paper, where we extend the results obtained during the CARE (“Carbonaceous Aerosol in Rome and Environs”) experiment started in 2017 in Rome. The major purpose is to investigate features of airborne UFPs associated with pro-inflammatory and oxidative responses. Aerosol chemical, microphysical, and optical properties were measured, together with the oxidative potential, at temporal scales relevant for UFPs (minutes to hours). The biological responses were obtained using both in-vivo and in-vitro tests carried out directly under environmental conditions. Findings indicate that caution should be taken when assessing health-relevant exposure to UFPs through the conventional metrics like total particle number concentration and PM2.5 and Black Carbon (BC) mass concentration. Conversely, we recommend adding to these, a UFP source apportionment analysis and indicators for both ultrafine black carbon and the size of particles providing most of the total surface area to available toxic molecules.

Glenn Robert Webb (1918–1999), his molluscan taxa,and his journal Gastropodia (1952–1994)

Zootaxa ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 1589 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
ALAN R. KABAT ◽  
RICHARD E. PETIT
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
New Species ◽  
The United States ◽  
Species Level ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Prolific Author ◽  
Family Level ◽  
Research Collection ◽  
Complete Bibliography

Glenn Robert Webb (1918–1999) was a prolific author on the reproductive biology of the terrestrial pulmonates (Mollusca) of the United States. Webb published almost 110 papers, notes and abstracts, many containing detailed descriptions of the functional morphology and reproduction of these gastropods, which remain of value in resolving their phylogeny. Webb described two family-level names (both still considered valid), ten genus-level names (at least seven remain valid), and ten species-level names, all for terrestrial pulmonates. Webb also edited and published the journal Gastropodia, which appeared in thirteen issues, from 1952–1994, and contained extensive original research on the terrestrial pulmonates. Several other malacologists, notably Leslie Hubricht, also published articles and described new species in Gastropodia. This paper provides a biography of Webb, a complete bibliography of his publications, and a list of his taxa, along with a list of other authors’ publications and new taxa in Gastropodia. Webb’s research collection, including some type specimens, and his notebooks, are now housed in the Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago.

scholarly journals Pulmonary Health Effects of Electronic Cigarettes: A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 152483992098550
Author(s):  
Emma Gugala ◽  
Chinyere M. Okoh ◽  
Somraj Ghosh ◽  
Leticia R. Moczygemba
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Electronic Cigarettes ◽  
The United States ◽  
Disease Diagnosis ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Dual Use

Background There is global concern regarding the public health impact of electronic cigarettes (ECs). ECs are commonly promoted as safer than conventional cigarettes (CCs), however there is limited knowledge of the long-term health effects. This scoping review examined the pulmonary health effects of ECs reported in the literature from 2009 to 2019. Method PubMed, CINAHL, and Science Direct databases were used. Search terms included “vaping, electronic nicotine delivery systems, electronic cigarettes, lung diseases, respiratory diseases, and pulmonary.” Original research articles in English that used human subjects between January 1, 2009 and January 31, 2020 and reported pulmonary outcomes were included. Results Forty-five studies met the inclusion criteria. There were 14 (31.1%) randomized experimental, 7 (15.6%) nonrandomized experimental, 6 (13.3%) cohort, and 18 (40.0%) cross-sectional studies. Sixteen (35.6%) studies were conducted in the United States; the rest were conducted across 11 other countries. The total number of subjects was 1,465,292 and ages ranged from 12 to 99 years across studies. Eligible studies demonstrated an association between EC use and pulmonary symptoms, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease diagnosis and exacerbations. The degree of this association varied based on the use of additional tobacco products. EC use resulted in worse outcomes than nonsmoking, but resulted in improved outcomes when compared with CC use or dual use of CC and EC. Conclusion Evidence indicates that EC use, especially dual use, leads to negative pulmonary effects and adverse outcomes. Education on the potential risks and publishing of EC ingredients on labels could help improve public health safety communication and reduce EC use.

scholarly journals Institutional analysis in scientific health production: an integrative literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maristel Kasper ◽  
Cinira Magali Fortuna ◽  
Gláucia Tamburú Braghetto ◽  
Thalita Caroline Marcussi ◽  
Adriana Barbieri Feliciano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Institutional Analysis ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Health Production ◽  
Unified Health System ◽  
Primary Care Health ◽  
Work Health ◽  
Health Studies ◽  
Care Health

Abstract Objective: To analyze the use of the Institutional Analysis theoretical-methodological framework and of the central concept of institution in its three moments - instituted, instituting and institutionalizing in health studies. Method: Integrative review conducted in databases of PubMed/Medline, LILACS, Scopus, and CINAHL including original research articles published between 2012 and 2017. Results: Analysis of 26 publications. A plurality of study objects was found, and the most common were related to collective health, namely: mental health, violence, family-team relationship, family health, primary care, health of women, children and adolescents, oral health, continuing education, micropolitics of health work, health surveillance, HIV, law, pedagogical practices, school education and Autism. Nursing and psychology were the areas that most opted for Institutional Analysis. The polysemy of the institution concept was confirmed in the findings, indicating the richness of modes and uses of the concepts. Conclusion: Institutional Analysis presents tool-concepts to perform analyzes of health practices consistent with the Unified Health System.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of the Short-Term Health Effects of Air Pollution in Persons Living with Coronary Heart Disease

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darren E. R. Warburton ◽  
Shannon S. D. Bredin ◽  
Erin M. Shellington ◽  
Christie Cole ◽  
Amanda de Faye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Air Pollutants ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Quality Health

Persons living with chronic medical conditions (such as coronary artery disease (CAD)) are thought to be at increased risk when exposed to air pollution. This systematic review critically evaluated the short-term health effects of air pollution in persons living with CAD. Original research articles were retrieved systematically through searching electronic databases (e.g., Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE)), cross-referencing, and the authors’ knowledge. From 2884 individual citations, 26 eligible articles were identified. The majority of the investigations (18 of 22 (82%)) revealed a negative relationship between air pollutants and cardiac function or overall health. Heart rate variability (HRV) was the primary cardiovascular outcome measure, with 10 out of 13 studies reporting at least one index of HRV being significantly affected by air pollutants. However, there was some inconsistency in the relationship between HRV and air pollutants, mediated (at least in part) by the confounding effects of beta-blocker medications. In conclusion, there is strong evidence that air pollution can have adverse effects on cardiovascular function in persons living with CAD. All persons living with CAD should be educated on how to monitor air quality, should recognize the potential risks of excessive exposure to air pollution, and be aware of strategies to mitigate these risks. Persons living with CAD should minimize their exposure to air pollution by limiting outdoor physical activity participation when the forecast air quality health index indicates increased air pollution (i.e., an increased risk).

The Great Lakes: a Historical Overview

1996 ◽  
Vol 12 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 303-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heraline E. Hicks
Keyword(s):  
Great Lakes ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Great Lakes Basin ◽  
Adverse Health Effects ◽  
Freshwater Resource ◽  
Health Studies ◽  
Human Health Effects ◽  
By Products ◽  
Early Human

The Great Lakes are collectively the largest inland body of freshwater on this planet. For more than two hundred years, the Great Lakes basin has been used as a resource for industry, agriculture, shipping, and recreation. The physical characteristics of the basin and the long retention time of chemicals in the lakes combine to make this huge freshwater resource a repository for chemical by-products of these activities. Many of the more than one thousand chemicals detected in the waters, sediment, or biota of the Great Lakes have known toxic effects. This overview will identify the 11 most persistent toxic chemicals known as "critical" Great Lakes pollutants. It also will describe some of the adverse health effects that have been observed in fish and other wildlife because of exposure to these pollutants. Finally. it will discuss some of the early human health studies that 1) have demonstrated a correlation between increased body burdens and fish consumption, and 2) suggest an association between consumption of contaminated Great Lakes fish and adverse human health effects.

scholarly journals Comparative assessment of ecotoxicity of urban aerosol

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (16) ◽  
pp. 7365-7370 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Turóczi ◽  
A. Hoffer ◽  
Á. Tóth ◽  
N. Kováts ◽  
A. Ács ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Effects ◽  
Vibrio Fischeri ◽  
Urban Aerosol ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Direct Emission ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic ◽  
Bioluminescence Inhibition ◽  
Health Studies ◽  
Different Sources ◽  
Mass Concentrations

Abstract. In addition to its mass concentration, the health effects of urban particulate matter may depend on its particle size distribution and chemical composition. Yet air pollution regulations rely on exclusively bulk PM10 concentration measurements, without regard to their potentially different health effects under different conditions. Aerosols from various sources are well known to contain a plethora of toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic or teratogenic constituents such as heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Extensive public health studies established the link between mass concentrations of PM2.5 / PM10 and health problems within the population. However, little is known about the relative importance of PM from different sources and the effect of seasonality on the toxicity. Here we present the application of a simple and sensitive method for the direct assessment of the overall ecotoxicity of various PM2.5 / PM10 samples collected on filters. The method is based on the Vibrio fischeri bioluminescence inhibition bioassay that has been standardized for solid samples, representing a relevant biological exposure route. Direct emission samples proved to be significantly more ecotoxic than photochemically processed aerosol, thus marked differences were observed between the ecotoxicities of urban PM10 in summer and winter. These effects of urban PM10 may be useful supplementary indicators besides the mass concentrations of PM2.5 / PM10 in cities.

Harmonizing Human Health Studies in the Great Lakes

1996 ◽  
Vol 12 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 467-476 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heraline E. Hicks ◽  
Robert F. Spengler
Keyword(s):  
Great Lakes ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Tissue Bank ◽  
Human Populations ◽  
Toxic Substances ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Health Studies ◽  
Human Health Effects

Epidemiological studies of exposed human populations can provide valuable evidence of human health effects. Information has been sparse on human health effects associated with consumption of contaminated Great Lakes fish. As part of its Great Lakes Human Health Effects Research Program, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has funded ten projects. Of these studies, eight are epidemiologic investigations of human exposure and potential health effects from consumption of contaminated fish. To strengthen and to enhance the findings and comparability across the health studies, ATSDR has initiated several activities. These activities include harmonizing questionnaires, analytical protocols, human health end points, and contaminants tested. Also included is the establishment of a quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) program and tissue bank. These activities will allow ATSDR to enhance exposure assessment in the Great Lakes basin. In addition, these research activities allow ATSDR to evaluate and to interpret data across all the projects, including a basin-wide health risk analysis on exposure, levels of contaminants or body burden, and the potential for human health effects from exposure to Great Lakes contaminants.

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