Effects of transportation noise and particulate matter on the cardiovascular system: what is the new evidence? (Publications)
long term effects found a 13% increased risk of coronary events per 5 mug/m3 increase in estimated annual mean PM2.5. Noise exposure triggers an increase in sympathetic responses (fight-flight reactions) [...] reactions). In 2018 the World Health Organization has published new Environmental Noise Guidelines reporting an 8% increase in risk of incident ischemic heart disease per 10 dB(A) increase in road traffic
Impact of different mass drug administration strategies for gaining and sustaining control of <em>Schistosoma mansoni </em>and <em>Schistosoma... (Publications)
This report summarizes the design and outcomes of randomized controlled operational research trials performed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded Schistosomiasis Consortium for Operational Research [...] among school-age children. Secondary analysis suggested that outcomes in locations receiving four annual rounds of MDA were better than those in communities that had treatment holiday years, in which no
Malaria transmission after five years of vector control on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea (Publications)
malaria transmission still persist on the island. Results from the 2009 entomological collections are reported here. METHODS: Human landing collections (HLC) and light trap collections (LTC) were carried out [...] infective mosquito bites per year. All three human landing collection sites on Bioko Island had an annual EIR exceeding the calculated African average of 121 infective bites per year. The highest recorded
Mapping and prediction of schistosomiasis in Nigeria using compiled survey data and Bayesian geospatial modelling (Publications)
Schistosomiasis prevalence data for Nigeria were extracted from peer-reviewed journals and reports, geo-referenced and collated in a nationwide geographical information system database for the generation [...] a whole (95% confidence interval (CI): 22.8-23.1%). The model suggests that the mean temperature, annual precipitation and soil acidity significantly influence the spatial distribution. Prevalence estimates
Malaria transmission after five years of vector control on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea (Publications)
malaria transmission still persist on the island. Results from the 2009 entomological collections are reported here. METHODS: Human landing collections (HLC) and light trap collections (LTC) were carried out [...] infective mosquito bites per year. All three human landing collection sites on Bioko Island had an annual EIR exceeding the calculated African average of 121 infective bites per year. The highest recorded
Mapping and prediction of schistosomiasis in Nigeria using compiled survey data and Bayesian geospatial modelling (Publications)
Schistosomiasis prevalence data for Nigeria were extracted from peer-reviewed journals and reports, geo-referenced and collated in a nationwide geographical information system database for the generation [...] a whole (95% confidence interval (CI): 22.8-23.1%). The model suggests that the mean temperature, annual precipitation and soil acidity significantly influence the spatial distribution. Prevalence estimates
Effects of transportation noise and particulate matter on the cardiovascular system: what is the new evidence? (Publications)
long term effects found a 13% increased risk of coronary events per 5 mug/m3 increase in estimated annual mean PM2.5. Noise exposure triggers an increase in sympathetic responses (fight-flight reactions) [...] reactions). In 2018 the World Health Organization has published new Environmental Noise Guidelines reporting an 8% increase in risk of incident ischemic heart disease per 10 dB(A) increase in road traffic
Impact of different mass drug administration strategies for gaining and sustaining control of <em>Schistosoma mansoni </em>and <em>Schistosoma... (Publications)
This report summarizes the design and outcomes of randomized controlled operational research trials performed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded Schistosomiasis Consortium for Operational Research [...] among school-age children. Secondary analysis suggested that outcomes in locations receiving four annual rounds of MDA were better than those in communities that had treatment holiday years, in which no
Economic aspects of sanitation in developing countries (Publications)
of the improved sanitation solutions. This paper, by gathering relevant research findings, aims to report and discuss currently available evidence on the economic aspects of sanitation, including the economic [...] WERE OBTAINED FROM DIFFERENT INFORMATION SOURCES: international and national journal articles and reports, web-based statistics, and fact sheets. We used both online search and hand search methods to gather [...] US$142 billion (US$ year 2005). This translates to a per capita spending...
Ambient air pollution and the progression of atherosclerosis in adults (Publications)
statistically significant for highway proximity while of borderline significance for PM2.5 (P = 0.08). Annual CIMT progression among those living within 100 m of a highway was accelerated (5.5 micrometers/yr [...] positive as well, reaching statistical significance in the socially disadvantaged; in subjects reporting lipid lowering treatment at baseline; among participants receiving on-trial treatments; and among [...] CONCLUSION: Consistent with cross-sectional findings and animal studies, this...
