Spatial dispersion and characterisation of mosquito breeding habitats in urban vegetable-production areas of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire (Publications)
Although urban agriculture (UA) in the developing world may enhance nutrition and local economies, it may also lead to higher densities of mosquito breeding sites and, consequently, to increased trans
Farm exposure and time trends in early childhood may influence DNA methylation in genes related to asthma and allergy (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Genetic susceptibility and environmental influences are important contributors to the development of asthma and atopic diseases. Epigenetic mechanisms may facilitate gene by environment in
High temperature and hospitalizations for cardiovascular and respiratory causes in 12 European cities (Publications)
RATIONALE: Episode analyses of heat waves have documented a comparatively higher impact on mortality than on morbidity (hospital admissions) in European cities. The evidence from daily time series stu
Risk factors for <em>Schistosoma mansoni</em> and hookworm in urban farming communities in western Côte d'Ivoire (Publications)
Objectives To identify risk factors for Schistosoma mansoni and hookworm infections in urban farming communities, and to investigate small-scale spatial patterns of infection prevalence. Methods A cro
Endogenous sex hormones and incident fracture risk in older men: the Dubbo Osteoporosis Epidemiology Study (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Data on the influence of gonadal hormones on incident fracture risk in elderly men are limited. We prospectively examined the relationship between serum levels of testosterone and estradio