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Sex differences in the link between blood cobalt concentrations and insulin resistance in adults without diabetes
ConclusionsThese results provide epidemiological evidence that low levels of blood cobalt are negatively associated with HOMA-IR in female adults. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - March 27, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Development of a program to prevent sexual violence among teens in Japan: education using DVD video teaching materials and web-based learning
ConclusionsThe education program using DVD video teaching materials or web-based learning may help prevent sexual violence among teens in Japan. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - March 26, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Maternal metal concentration during gestation and pediatric morbidity in children: an exploratory analysis
ConclusionsThe current study shows that perinatal exposure to metals is adversely associated with pediatric morbidity. Further such analyses on additional samples are warranted. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - March 25, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Establishment and associated factors of health records among young Chinese migrants
ConclusionThis study showed that the health records of young migrants had a relatively low establishment rate. Sociodemographic and migration characteristics, health status, public health services, and social integration factors were all related to the health record establishment of young Chinese migrants. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - March 24, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Changes in health status, workload, and lifestyle after starting the COVID-19 pandemic: a web-based survey of Japanese men and women
ConclusionBoth men and women have experienced significant changes in workload and lifestyle since the COVID-19 pandemic started. People should be aware of the risks associated with their recent life changes and take self-care measures to prevent serious health consequences. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - March 22, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Phytochemicals of Periploca aphylla Dcne. ameliorated streptozotocin-induced diabetes in rat
ConclusionThe result suggests the antihyperglycemic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities of PAB treatment in STZ-compelled diabetic rat. PAB might be used as new therapeutic agent in diabetic patients to manage diabetes and decrease the complications. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - March 22, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Engagement in different sport disciplines during university years and risk of locomotive syndrome in older age: J-Fit +   Study
ConclusionsEngagement in sports associated with high cardiovascular intensity during university years may reduce the risk of LS in later life. Encouraging young people to participate in such activities might help reduce LS prevalence among older populations. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - March 22, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Associations between trunk-to-peripheral fat ratio and cardiometabolic risk factors in elderly Japanese men: baseline data from the Fujiwara-kyo Osteoporosis Risk in Men (FORMEN) study
ConclusionThe trunk-to-peripheral fat ratio was associated with cardiometabolic risk factors independently of whole-body fat mass. Parameters of the fat ratio may be useful for assessing cardiometabolic risk factors, particularly in underweight to normal-weight populations. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - March 20, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Effects of maternal exposure to arsenic on social behavior and related gene expression in F2 male mice
ConclusionsThese findings suggest that maternal arsenic exposure affects social behavior in F2 male mice via serotonergic system in the prefrontal cortex. In this study, COX-2 were not increased although oxidative stress marker (HO-1) was increased significantly in arsnite-F2 male mice. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - March 11, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Students ’ attitude and sleep pattern during school closure following COVID-19 pandemic quarantine: a web-based survey in south of Iran
ConclusionIt seems that lockdown following COVID-19 pandemic has changed various aspects of the students ’ lifestyle remarkably, especially by increasing screen time and even sleep duration and pattern. We believe that certain strategies should be implemented by the Health and Educational Ministry to control not only the visible side effects of the quarantine period, but also the collateral consequen ces on their psychological and mental health. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - March 10, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Chronic exposure of bisphenol S (BPS) affect hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular activities in adult male rats: possible in estrogenic mode of action
ConclusionThese results suggest that exposure to 5 and 50 μg/L of BPS for the chronic duration started from an early age can induce structural changes in testicular tissue architecture and endocrine alterations in the male reproductive system which may lead to infertility in males. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - March 7, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

COVID-19 pandemic-induced physical inactivity: the necessity of updating the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018-2030
AbstractTo prevent and reduce inactivity, the World Health Organization (WHO) designed a global plan called Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018 –2030 (GAPPA) in 2017. In this plan and according to the state of physical activity in 2016, actions and goals were set. However, the world is facing a COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected various aspects of lifestyle, including physical activity. Some studies have shown that physical activity re duced during the pandemic. For this reason, the WHO should review the GAPPA and update goals and actions according to the state of physical activity in 2020. (Source: Environme...
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - March 7, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Cross-sectional survey of depressive symptoms and suicide-related ideation at a Japanese national university during the COVID-19 stay-home order
ConclusionsNegative lifestyles of smoking and drinking, and being a woman, may be important risk factors for depressive symptoms, whereas exercise and having someone to consult about worries may be protective factors. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - March 5, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Public perceptions, individual characteristics, and preventive behaviors for COVID-19 in six countries: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionsThese findings suggest that higher perceived effectiveness may be a common factor to encourage preventive behaviors in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These results may provide a better understanding of the homogeneity and heterogeneity of factors related to preventive behaviors and improve public health policies in various countries and groups. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - March 3, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Reproducibility and validity of food group intake in a short food frequency questionnaire for the middle-aged Japanese population
ConclusionThe FFQ demonstrated high reproducibility and reasonable validity for food group intake. This questionnaire is short and remains appropriate for identifying associations between diet and health/disease among adults in Japan. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - March 2, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research