Highly Efficiency Fluorescent Chemosensor for Nitro Antibiotics Detection Based on Luminescence Coordination Polymers with 2,6-di(4-carboxyphenyl)pyrazine

Design of a serious game for children to raise awareness on plastic pollution and promoting pro-environmental behaviors

Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering ◽

10.1115/1.4050291 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-27

Author(s):

Loukia Panagiotopoulou ◽

Nora Cía Gayarre ◽

Giulia Wally Scurati ◽

Roberta Etzi ◽

Gemma Massetti ◽

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Keyword(s):

Waste Management ◽

Human Health ◽

Marine Environment ◽

Plastic Pollution ◽

Environmental Behaviors ◽

Production And Consumption ◽

Great Production ◽

Single Use ◽

Global Concern ◽

Definition Of

Abstract The massive presence of plastic in the oceans, both in form of large debris and micro-plastic, is raising global concern due to its serious effects on the marine environment and fauna, causing loss of biodiversity and potentially threatening human health. Even though this is due to poor waste management, the great production and consumption of single-use plastic is a significant exacerbating factor. Despite policies and bans can be effective measures, there is also the need to raise consumers' awareness, so they can make more sustainable choices when purchasing, using and, dismissing products. In particular, educating young citizens and encouraging them to engage in pro-environmental behaviors is a fundamental task to reach this goal. In this work, we present Contact from the future, a digital game on plastic pollution for children, to create awareness and stimulate pro-environmental behaviors, discussing the definition of objectives and requirements, as well as the design and development of the application.

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Environmental and Health Impacts of Electronic Waste: A Global Concern!!

International Healthcare Research Journal ◽

10.26440/ihrj/0505.08445 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (5) ◽

pp. RV1-RV4

Author(s):

Anuja Prabhakar ◽

Romi Nayyar ◽

PK Sharma

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Human Health ◽

Electronic Materials ◽

Electronic Waste ◽

Health Hazards ◽

Health Impacts ◽

Toxic Substances ◽

Electronic Components ◽

Current Scenario ◽

Global Concern

Electronic waste, commonly referred as e-waste, is waste generated from discarded waste from an alarming number of electronic components which contains toxic substances affecting human health and the environment across the globe. In India, it is of extreme significance as its huge production uses more electronic materials and thus, dumps a significant amount of e-waste simultaneously. India is still lacking suitable infrastructure and methods is proper recycling and disposal. This review is an overview of current scenario in the developing countries, India and other countries depicting the magnitude of environmental and health hazards associated with improper recycling and disposal methods.

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Environmental neuroethics: Setting the foundations

10.1093/oso/9780198786832.003.0022 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Laura Y. Cabrera

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Social Justice ◽

Human Health ◽

Environmental Effects ◽

First Generation ◽

Health It ◽

Brain Health ◽

Global Concern ◽

The Relationship ◽

Key Questions

The ways in which humans relate to their environments have been studied from different perspectives, including ethics, sociology, behavioral sciences, and genetics. This chapter discusses an emerging approach within neuroethics—environmental neuroethics—that focuses on ethical and social implications of environmental influences on brain health and mental health. It begins with an overview of different disciplinary approaches to examine the relationship between the environment and human health and follows with a discussion of environmental effects on brain and mental health. It then argues for the importance of generating normative discussion about related issues, particularly because these matters are of global concern with linked social justice implications. This section also lays the foundations for the first generation of environmental neuroethics. The chapter concludes with key questions and challenges ahead for environmental neuroethics.

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Spatiotemporal Distributions of Fluorine and Arsenic in Rivers With the Role of Mining Industry and Related Human Health Risk Assessments in Kyrgyzstan

10.21203/rs.3.rs-251487/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Yizhen Li ◽

Long Ma ◽

Jilili Abuduwaili ◽

Yaoming Li ◽

Salamat Abdyzhapar uulu

Keyword(s):

Health Risk ◽

Human Health ◽

Hot Spot ◽

Human Health Risk ◽

Mining Industry ◽

River Valley ◽

Assessment Model ◽

Total Risk ◽

Spatiotemporal Distributions ◽

Drinking Water Standard

Abstract To determine the spatiotemporal distributions and human health risks of fluoride and arsenic in the rivers of Kyrgyzstan as influenced by mining and other industries, 169 water samples were collected from the main rivers and tributaries of Kyrgyzstan from 2016 to 2018. Through the use of cold and hot spot analysis, multivariate statistical analysis and health risk assessment model, the results indicated that the fluorine and arsenic concentrations in river waters increased year by year from 2016 to 2018. In total, 2.38%, 3.26% and 10.64% of the analyzed samples exceeded the drinking water standard of a maximum permissible limit of 1 mg/L for fluoride, and 0%, 1.09% and 2.13% of the samples exceeded the limit of 10 µg/L for arsenic in 2016, 2017 and 2018, respectively. The gathering areas for high fluorine concentrations were mainly distributed in the Issyk-Kul Basin, Chu River Valley and Fergana Basin, and the gathering areas for high arsenic concentrations were mainly concentrated in the Chu River Valley and southern Fergana Basin. Although fluorine and arsenic were not found to exceed the limits simultaneously, the two pollutants accumulated high values in the southern Fergana Basin in 2018, which indicated the risk of joint poisoning. The distributions of high fluorine and arsenic were found to be determined by mining, industrial and agricultural activities, but not by natural sources. From 2016 to 2018, arsenic concentrations in the river water of Kyrgyzstan created a high risk of carcinogenesis by the ingestion intake exposure route, which resulted in the total risk of health hazards to children and adults caused by fluoride and arsenic to exceed the maximum acceptable ranges. Therefore, further monitoring and management are urgently needed.

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Antibiotic Residues in Food: A Global Concern for Human Health

Innovations in Food Technology ◽

10.1007/978-981-15-6121-4_21 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 301-311

Author(s):

Avinash Singh ◽

Sonali K. Kalra ◽

Santosh K. Singh ◽

Amit Prasad

Keyword(s):

Human Health ◽

Antibiotic Residues ◽

Global Concern

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Bacteriophages as Preservation Agents to Promote Minimally Processed Food Safety

Nutrition & Food Science International journal ◽

10.19080/nfsij.2020.10.555791 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Sihem Jebri

Keyword(s):

Food Safety ◽

Host Range ◽

Human Health ◽

Foodborne Pathogens ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Broad Host Range ◽

Foodborne Disease ◽

Processed Food ◽

Minimally Processed ◽

Global Concern

Foodborne disease related to ready to eat products contaminated by foodborne pathogens is a global concern due to its impact on human health and economy worldwide. Minimally processed food like ready to eat fruits and vegetables are not subjected to common preservation processes, additionally, the use of antibiotics and chemicals for pathogens eradication may affect consumers health. Baceriophages or viruses that infect bacteria have been suggested as bio-control tools and advantageous bio-preservation agents to promote minimally processed food safety. Recent studies show a reduction of pathogens after application of phages cocktails on fresh produce. Usefulness of broad-host range bacteriophages as bio-preservation agents needs more investigation.

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Suicide along the Australian coast: Exploring the epidemiology and risk factors

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0251938 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (5) ◽

pp. e0251938

Author(s):

Jasmin C. Lawes ◽

Amy E. Peden ◽

Lyndal Bugeja ◽

Luke Strasiotto ◽

Shane Daw ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Hot Spot ◽

Population Based ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Location Decisions ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Multiple Risk Factors ◽

Global Concern ◽

National Trends ◽

Training And Support

Suicide is an increasing global concern with multiple risk factors, yet location-based understanding is limited. In Australia, surf lifesavers (SLS) and lifeguards patrol the coast, performing rescues and assisting injured people, including people who suicide. This study is a descriptive epidemiological analysis of Australian coastal suicide deaths. The results will be used to inform training and support surf lifesaving personnel and suicide prevention organisations. This is a population-based cross-sectional study of suicide deaths at Australian coastal locations (between 1 January 2005 and 31 December 2019). Data were sourced from the National Coronial Information System and SLS Australia’s Incident Report Database. Analyses explored decedent, incident, and risk factors by sex and method. Across the study period, there were 666 coastal suicide deaths (71.0% male, 43.4% jumping from high places [X80]). Males were more likely to suicide by other means (hanging, self-poisoning, firearm discharge; n = 145, 83.8%), compared to females who were more likely to suicide by drowning ([X71]; n = 77, 37.7%). In one third (n = 225, 38.3%) toxicology was a contributing factor. The risk of coastal suicides was 10.3 times higher during the seven-days prior to their birthday (p<0.001). Evidence of mental ill health was reported in 61.4% (n = 409) of cases and evidence of suicidal behaviour was reported for 37.4% of decedents (n = 249), more prevalent in females. SLS responded in 10.7% (n = 71) of coastal suicides (most jumps from high places; n = 36, 50.7%). Coastal suicides differ to national trends suggesting that location-based differences should be considered during development of preventative and protective measures, especially at a community level. Accessibility, availability, perceived lethality and symbolic qualities are proposed to influence suicide location decisions. These results will guide support and education strategies for surf lifesaving personnel, contributes to established, ongoing suicide surveillance efforts (including hot-spot identification) and add to the limited literature exploring place-based suicide.

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Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Aquaculture and Climate Change: A Challenge for Health in the Mediterranean Area

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18115723 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (11) ◽

pp. 5723

Author(s):

Milva Pepi ◽

Silvano Focardi

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Antibiotic Resistance ◽

Human Health ◽

Resistance Genes ◽

Pathogenic Bacteria ◽

Hot Spot ◽

Mediterranean Area ◽

Resistant Bacteria ◽

Cell Physiology ◽

The Mediterranean

Aquaculture is the productive activity that will play a crucial role in the challenges of the millennium, such as the need for proteins that support humans and the respect for the environment. Aquaculture is an important economic activity in the Mediterranean basin. A great impact is presented, however, by aquaculture practices as they involve the use of antibiotics for treatment and prophylaxis. As a consequence of the use of antibiotics in aquaculture, antibiotic resistance is induced in the surrounding bacteria in the column water, sediment, and fish-associated bacterial strains. Through horizontal gene transfer, bacteria can diffuse antibiotic-resistance genes and mobile resistance genes further spreading genetic determinants. Once triggered, antibiotic resistance easily spreads among aquatic microbial communities and, from there, can reach human pathogenic bacteria, making vain the use of antibiotics for human health. Climate change claims a significant role in this context, as rising temperatures can affect cell physiology in bacteria in the same way as antibiotics, causing antibiotic resistance to begin with. The Mediterranean Sea represents a ‘hot spot’ in terms of climate change and aspects of antibiotic resistance in aquaculture in this area can be significantly amplified, thus increasing threats to human health. Practices must be adopted to counteract negative impacts on human health, with a reduction in the use of antibiotics as a pivotal point. In the meantime, it is necessary to act against climate change by reducing anthropogenic impacts, for example by reducing CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. The One Health type approach, which involves the intervention of different skills, such as veterinary, ecology, and medicine in compliance with the principles of sustainability, is necessary and strongly recommended to face these important challenges for human and animal health, and for environmental safety in the Mediterranean area.

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Gut Microbiota Manipulation to Mitigate the Detrimental Effects of Environmental Pollutants

Toxics ◽

10.3390/toxics9060127 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 127

Author(s):

Lianguo Chen

Keyword(s):

Gut Microbiota ◽

Human Health ◽

Health Risks ◽

Environmental Pollutants ◽

Human Health Risks ◽

Global Concern

The ecotoxicology and human health risks of environmental pollutants are creating global concern, especially in the context of the prevalent and severe contamination of environmental abiotic and biotic compartments [...]

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