Poverty, work intensity, and disability: evidence from European countries
AbstractWe use 2015 –2018 European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions longitudinal data for four European countries (the UK, Germany, France, and Italy) and a dynamic trivariate panel data model to analyze the complex relationship between poverty, work intensity, and disability. We find evidence of genu ine state dependence in the three processes and feedback effects from past poverty to work intensity in all countries and from past poverty to disability in the UK, Germany, and Italy. Disability is detrimental to poverty, despite the mitigating role played by disability cash benefits. The magnitude of this ...
Source: The European Journal of Health Economics - March 26, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Spatial difference-in-differences analysis of smart city pilot policy and industrial pollution reduction: the mediating role of S & amp;T fiscal expenditure
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Mar 25. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-32611-8. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSmart city has become one of the most important tool to achieve digital transformation and intelligent development. However, the impacts of smart city pilots (SCP) on different industrial pollution have yet to be tested, and the mechanisms of SCP affect industrial pollution could be richer. In this paper, we construct a spatial difference-in-difference model for 2004-2019 by mapping SCP policy to Chinese city data to systematically quantify the impact and its potential mechanisms of digital transformation on industrial p...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - March 25, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Acheng Zhang Yonglin Wen Source Type: research
Differential intestinal effects of water and foodborne exposures of nano-TiO < sub > 2 < /sub > in the mussel Mytilus coruscus under elevated temperature
Chemosphere. 2024 Mar 23:141777. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141777. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTWith the wide use of nanomaterials in daily life, nano-titanium dioxide (nano-TiO2) presents potential ecological risks to marine ecosystems, which can be exacerbated by ocean warming (OW). However, most previous studies have only centered around waterborne exposure, while there is a scarcity of studies concentrating on the impact of trophic transfer exposure on organisms. We investigated the differences in toxic effects of 100 μg/L nano-TiO2 on mussels via two pathways (waterborne and foodborne) under normal (24 °C) an...
Source: Chemosphere - March 25, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Shuaishuai Wei Peng Xu Yiran Mao Yuntian Shi Wei Liu Saishuai Li Zhihan Tu Liming Chen Menghong Hu Youji Wang Source Type: research
Differential intestinal effects of water and foodborne exposures of nano-TiO < sub > 2 < /sub > in the mussel Mytilus coruscus under elevated temperature
Chemosphere. 2024 Mar 23:141777. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141777. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTWith the wide use of nanomaterials in daily life, nano-titanium dioxide (nano-TiO2) presents potential ecological risks to marine ecosystems, which can be exacerbated by ocean warming (OW). However, most previous studies have only centered around waterborne exposure, while there is a scarcity of studies concentrating on the impact of trophic transfer exposure on organisms. We investigated the differences in toxic effects of 100 μg/L nano-TiO2 on mussels via two pathways (waterborne and foodborne) under normal (24 °C) an...
Source: Chemosphere - March 25, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Shuaishuai Wei Peng Xu Yiran Mao Yuntian Shi Wei Liu Saishuai Li Zhihan Tu Liming Chen Menghong Hu Youji Wang Source Type: research
Spatial difference-in-differences analysis of smart city pilot policy and industrial pollution reduction: the mediating role of S & amp;T fiscal expenditure
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Mar 25. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-32611-8. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSmart city has become one of the most important tool to achieve digital transformation and intelligent development. However, the impacts of smart city pilots (SCP) on different industrial pollution have yet to be tested, and the mechanisms of SCP affect industrial pollution could be richer. In this paper, we construct a spatial difference-in-difference model for 2004-2019 by mapping SCP policy to Chinese city data to systematically quantify the impact and its potential mechanisms of digital transformation on industrial p...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - March 25, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Acheng Zhang Yonglin Wen Source Type: research
Planting the Seed for Blood Pressure Control: The Role of Plant-Based Nutrition in the Management of Hypertension
AbstractPurpose of ReviewHypertension results in significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare expenditures. Fortunately, it is largely preventable and treatable by implementing dietary interventions, though these remain underutilized. Here, we aim to explore the role of healthy dietary patterns in hypertension management and describe approaches for busy clinicians to address nutrition effectively and efficiently with patients.Recent FindingsDASH, Mediterranean, vegetarian, and vegan diets that include minimally processed, plant-based foods as core elements have consistently shown positive effects on hypertension. Recom...
Source: Current Cardiology Reports - March 25, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Half a Marathon a Day: Excessive Walking in People With Dementia Living in Long-Term Care Facilities
People with dementia in general walk less compared to people without cognitive impairment resulting from a lack of initiative and a decline of executive functioning.1 Two studies in community dwelling people with dementia showed an average around 3000 steps/day.2,3 In long-term care facilities (LTCFs), however, we assume there is a group of residents with dementia who daily walk impressive distances and are expected to have a high energy expenditure. To our knowledge, this has not been quantified to date. (Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association)
Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - March 23, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: Mark M.T.J. Broekman, Ilse van den Biggelaar, Lieke S. de Vijlder, Caroline Lodema, Yvonne van der Vegte, Wim G. Groen, Eefje M. Sizoo Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Analyzing the nexus between environmental sustainability and clean energy for the USA
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Mar 22. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-32765-5. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTEnvironmental sustainability is a key target to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). However, achieving these targets needs tools to pave the way for achieving SDGs and COP28 targets. Therefore, the primary objective of the present study is to examine the significance of clean energy, research and development spending, technological innovation, income, and human capital in achieving environmental sustainability in the USA from 1990 to 2022. The study employed time series econometric methods to estimate the empir...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - March 22, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Eyup Dogan Kamel Si Mohammed Zeeshan Khan Rima H Binsaeed Source Type: research
Analyzing the nexus between environmental sustainability and clean energy for the USA
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Mar 22. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-32765-5. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTEnvironmental sustainability is a key target to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). However, achieving these targets needs tools to pave the way for achieving SDGs and COP28 targets. Therefore, the primary objective of the present study is to examine the significance of clean energy, research and development spending, technological innovation, income, and human capital in achieving environmental sustainability in the USA from 1990 to 2022. The study employed time series econometric methods to estimate the empir...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - March 22, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Eyup Dogan Kamel Si Mohammed Zeeshan Khan Rima H Binsaeed Source Type: research
Multimorbidity healthcare expenditure in Belgium: a 4-year analysis (COMORB study)
The complex management of health needs in multimorbid patients, alongside limited cost data, presents challenges in developing cost-effective patient-care pathways. We estimated the costs of managing 171 dyads... (Source: Health Research Policy and Systems)
Source: Health Research Policy and Systems - March 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Phuong Bich Tran, Georgios F. Nikolaidis, Emmanuel Abatih, Philippe Bos, Finaba Berete, Vanessa Gorasso, Johan Van der Heyden, Joseph Kazibwe, Ewan Morgan Tomeny, Guido Van Hal, Philippe Beutels and Josefien van Olmen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Asymmetric effect of environment tax and spending on CO2 emissions of European Union
This study investigates the effects of environmental tax and environmental spending on CO2 emissions of 27 countries of the European Union EU27 countries using annual time series data from 1995 to 2022. The study used linear and non-linear autoregressive distributive lag (ARDL and NARDL) to examine the relationship. Estimates claim that the variables have a symmetric and asymmetric long-term and short-term relationship. The negative impacts of environmental taxes on CO2 emissions prove that emissions are reduced when polluting activities are taxed. Fiscal policy instrument such as taxation changes the behaviour of the priv...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - March 21, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Dhyani Mehta Parth Prajapati Source Type: research
Literature Review: Mechanism, Indications, and Clinical Efficacy of Peripheral Nerve Stimulators in Lower Extremity Pain
This study seeks to delineate efficacy of peripheral neuromodulation in the context of chronic lower extremity pain.Recent FindingsPrevailing clinical studies demonstrate evidence levels ranging from II to V (Oxford Centre of Level of Evidence) in lower limb PNS, attaining positive outcomes in pain scores, opioid use, and quality of life measures. Nerves most frequently targeted are the sciatic and femoral nerves with post-amputation pain and CRPS most commonly investigated for efficacy.SummaryPNS is a promising therapeutic modality demonstrated to be effective for a variety of nociceptive and neuropathic pain conditions i...
Source: Current Pain and Headache Reports - March 21, 2024 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Improving Walking Energy Efficiency in Transtibial Amputees Through the Integration of a Low-Power Actuator in an ESAR Foot
Reducing energy consumption during walking is a critical goal for transtibial amputees. The study presents the evaluation of a semi-active prosthesis with five transtibial amputees. The prosthesis has a low-power actuator integrated in parallel into an energy-storing-and-releasing foot. The actuator is controlled to compress the foot during the stance phase, supplementing the natural compression due to the user’s dynamic interaction with the ground, particularly during the ankle dorsiflexion phase, and to release the energy stored in the foot during the push-off phase, to enhance propulsion. The control strategy is adapt...
Source: IEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering - March 20, 2024 Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research
Cohort profile: The Health, Food, Purchases and Lifestyle (SMIL) cohort - a Danish open cohort
Purpose
The Health, Food, Purchases and Lifestyle (SMIL) cohort is a prospective open Danish cohort that collects electronic consumer purchase data, which can be linked to Danish nationwide administrative health and social registries. This paper provides an overview of the cohort’s baseline characteristics and marginal differences in the monetary percentage spent on food groups by sex, age and hour of the day.
Participants
As of 31 December 2022, the cohort included 11 214 users of a smartphone-based receipt collection application who consented to share their unique identification number for linkage to registries in...
Source: BMJ Open - March 20, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Sorensen, K. K., Andersen, M. P., Moller, F. T., Eves, C., Junker, T. G., Zareini, B., Torp-Pedersen, C. Tags: Open access, Epidemiology Source Type: research
