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Awareness and knowledge of congenital cytomegalovirus infection among pregnant women and the general public: a web-based survey in Japan
ConclusionsAwareness and knowledge of CMV/cCMVi is low among pregnant women in Japan; the level of knowledge is similar to that among the general public. This needs to be improved. Most pregnant women considered behaviors to prevent CMV transmission easy to perform, which indicates that effectively educating pregnant women regarding the long-term outcomes of cCMVi, CMV transmission routes, and preventative behaviors will contribute to a reduced incidence of cCMVi.Trial registrationUMIN Clinical Trials Registry,UMIN000041260. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - December 21, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Investigating age and regional effects on the relation between the incidence of heat-related ambulance transport and daily maximum temperature or WBGT
ConclusionsAge and regional differences affected the incidence of HAT. Thus, it is recommended that public prevention measures for heat-related disorders take into consideration age and regional variability. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - December 10, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Factors associated with prolonged duration of viral clearance in non-severe SARS-CoV-2 patients in Osaka, Japan
ConclusionThe presence of comorbidity was a robust factor associated with a longer duration of viral clearance, extending by 3 to 4  days compared to patients with no comorbidity. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - December 6, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

What competencies do environmental health graduates need to manage social determinants of health?
ConclusionsIt is necessary that environmental health engineers achieve necessary competencies regarding managing SDH, upon their graduation. It is suggested to integrate these competencies into the curriculum of environmental and health engineering in Iran universities. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - December 4, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

The effect of the 2018 Japan Floods on cognitive decline among long-term care insurance users in Japan: a retrospective cohort study
ConclusionsThis study showed that elderly living at home during the 2018 Japan Floods were at risk for cognitive decline. Medical providers, care providers, and local governments should establish a system to check on the cognitive function of elderly victims and provide necessary care support. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - December 2, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Effects of COVID-19 pandemics on urinary metabolites in kidney stone patients: our kidney stone prevention clinic experience
ConclusionsCOVID-19 pandemics may change some of the dietary habits of the patients, including lower salt, protein, and fruit and vegetable intake. Although economic issues, restricted access, or sanitation issues may be the reason for the undesirable dietary changes, the importance of a quality diet should be discussed with all patients, as possible. Since the number of patients visited in the stone clinic was lower during COVID-19, virtual visits could be an excellent alternative to motivate patients with kidney stones. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - December 2, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Substance use and associated factors among preparatory school students in Kolfe-Keranyo sub-city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
ConclusionAccording to the findings of this study, one-quarter of the study participants were substance users. Alcohol, khat, and cigarettes were all commonly used substances. Gender, parent-child relationship, family member substance use history, school substance use controlling rules, school mini-media and pro-social involvement, and the availability of substance retailing shops were all strongly associated with substance use. Strengthening school rules on substance use, controlling substance retailing shops near schools and residential areas, and providing students with health education are all strategies for reducing s...
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - November 19, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Occupational status and self-reported low back pain by gender: a nation-wide cross-sectional study among the general population in Japan
ConclusionOur results suggest that self-reported LBP is highly prevalent among agricultural/forestry/fishery workers and the unemployed, regardless of gender, and that there are also gender differences in the association of occupational class factors with self-reported LBP. It is necessary, therefore, to take preventive measures against LBP based on gender and occupational class factors in Japan. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - November 19, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

The role of absolute humidity in respiratory mortality in Guangzhou, a hot and wet city of South China
ConclusionsOur study showed that both high and low absolute humidity are responsible for considerable respiratory disease mortality burden, the component attributed to the high absolute humidity effect is greater. Our results may have important implications for the development of public health measures to reduce respiratory disease mortality. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - November 17, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Early life blood lead levels and asthma diagnosis at age 4 –6 years
The objective of the present study was to estimate the association between blood lead concentrations during early childhood and an asthma diagnosis between 48 and 72 months of age amongst a cohort with well-characterized blood lead concentrations. Blood lead concentrations were measured at 6, 12, 18, 24, 36, and 48 months of age in 222 children. The presence of an asthma diagnosis between 48 and 72 months was assessed using a questionnaire which asked parents or guardians whether they had been told by a physician, in the past 12 months, that their child had asthma. Crude and adjusted risk ratios (RR) of an asthma diagnosis...
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - November 12, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Associations between screen time, physical activity, and depressive symptoms during the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak among Chinese college students
ConclusionsOur findings identified that high ST or low PA was positively associated with depressive symptoms independently, and there was also an interactive effect between ST and PA on depressive symptoms. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - November 2, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Relationship between maternal employment status and children ’s food intake in Japan
ConclusionsLonger maternal working hours were significantly associated with higher intake of white rice and lower intake of confectioneries, as well as higher BMI among children. Even when a mother works, however, it may be possible to improve her child ’s dietary intake by other means such as nutrition education for children or enhancement of food environment. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - October 28, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Long-term participation in community-based group resistance exercises delays the transition from robustness to frailty in older adults: a retrospective cohort study
ConclusionParticipation in community-based group resistance exercises prolongs the transition from robustness to frailty. The improved KCL scores at baseline in the long-term participation group remained in the robust range at 75 years of age, which suggests the importance of initiating participation before the onset of functional decline. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - October 20, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Electrocardiogram abnormalities in residents in cold homes: a cross-sectional analysis of the nationwide Smart Wellness Housing survey in Japan
ConclusionsIn addition to blood pressure, living in cold houses may have adverse effects on electrocardiogram. Conversely, keeping the indoor thermal environment within an appropriate range through a combination of living in highly thermal insulated houses and appropriate use of heating devices may contribute to good cardiovascular health.Trial registrationThe trial was retrospectively registered on 27 Dec 2017 to the University hospital Medical Information Network Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR,https://www.umin.ac.jp/ctr/, registration identifier numberUMIN000030601). (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - October 12, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Circadian effects of ionizing radiation on reproductive function and clock genes expression in male mouse
ConclusionThese findings suggested potential health effects of IR exposure on reproductive functions of male astronauts, in terms of both the daily overall level as well as the circadian rhythmicity. (Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine)
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - October 11, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research