A5089124323- Environmental Justice and Health Disparities
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Agriculture and Farm Safety
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Noise Effects and Management
- Radioactivity and Radon Measurements
- Heavy metals in environment
- Trace Elements in Health
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Workplace Violence and Bullying
- Coal and Its By-products
- Risk Perception and Management
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Arsenic contamination and mitigation
- Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting
- Human Health and Disease
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2018-2024
Alabama Department of Public Health
2023-2024
University of Louisville
2009-2019
University Ucinf
2015
University of Louisville Hospital
2011-2014
Wisconsin Division of Public Health
2004-2006
Wake Forest University
2006
Anderson University - South Carolina
2005
University of South Carolina
2004
University of Illinois Chicago
2002
Inorganic arsenic is naturally occurring in groundwaters throughout the United States. This study investigated exposure and self-report of 9 chronic diseases. We received private well-water samples questionnaires from 1185 people who reported drinking their water for 20 or more years. Respondents with levels 2 microg/L greater were statistically likely to report a history depression, high blood pressure, circulatory problems, bypass surgery than respondents concentrations less microg/L.
In order to assess the seasonal variations, potential sources, and health risks of heavy metals in fine particulate matter (PM2.5), PM2.5 samples (n = 96) were collected between March 2015 February 2016 Ningbo, China. Twelve (Sb, As, Cd, Cr, Pb, Mn, Ni, Se, Tl, Al, Be, Hg) found analyzed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). We used enrichment factors principal component analysis/absolute scores (PCA/APCS) determine sources these metals, models from United States...
Coal ash, generated from coal combustion, is composed of small particles containing metals and other elements, such as metalloids. ash stored in open-air impoundments, frequently near communities. The objective this study was to evaluate the prevalence health sleep problems children living compare these prevalences not ash. In 2013 2014, we conducted a cross-sectional survey community adjacent storage sites exposed Overall, 111 who lived were study; 55.9% (62) males, 44.1% (49) females, mean...
Coal ash, the byproduct of burning coal made up small particles, including heavy metals and radioactive elements, is discarded in open-air landfills where it can be emitted into air, contributing to air pollution surrounding community. Few regulations exist regarding storage, disposal, transport ash. There limited research on health impacts ash exposure communities. The purpose this study was examine prevalence respiratory symptoms among adults exposed non-exposed adults. A cross-sectional...
Exposure to lead remains a critical public health concern due its toxic nature and widespread distribution in the environment. Limited research has investigated risks of emissions environment by many operating industrial facilities. Using geospatial analysis multiple regression methods, this article examines racial class inequalities proximity facilities concomitant exposure. We observe significant positive associations between proportion Black residents census tracts lead-emitting exposure...
To evaluate work characteristics and safety training among teenagers with severe work-related injuries.A questionnaire was administered to 6810 high school Wisconsin students in May 2003.Fifteen percent of working teens reported being injured at work. Variables associated injury included having a near-miss incident (AOR = 8.72, 95%CI 5.51-13), after 11:00 PM 4.21, 95%CI=2.08-8.53), asked do something dangerous 2.59, 1.53-4.39).Prohibiting from long late hours, improved training, increased...
Children who live near coal-fired power plants are exposed to coal fly ash, which is stored in landfills and surface impoundments residential communities. Fly ash has the potential be released as fugitive dust. Using data collected from 263 children living within 10 miles of storage facilities Jefferson Bullitt Counties, Kentucky, USA, we quantified elements found nail samples. Furthermore, using principal component analysis (PCA), investigated whether metal(loid)s that predominately loaded...
Background: Little information exists on injury and factors associated with in working youth aged 10–14 years. Most studies do not involve children younger than 15. Methods: A cross-sectional anonymous survey was administered to middle school students five districts one large urban October 2001. Results: Of the 3189 who responded survey, majority were employed informal job settings, such as for someone a home, newspaper delivery, family farms or businesses. Overall, 18% of reported being...
Environmental justice is a rising social movement throughout the world. Research beginning to define and address disparities that exist among communities exposed pollution. North Birmingham, community made up of six neighborhoods in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States, story environmental injustice. Heavy industry, including 35th Avenue Superfund Site, has caused significant pollution over time, leaving residents concerned their health well-being are at risk from continued exposure. For...
Coal ash is a waste product generated when coal burned for energy. The purpose of this study was to assess health symptoms in adults living near coal-burning power plant and compare the non-exposed population. A community-based mixed methods conducted with four neighborhoods adjacent plant. comparison population not exposed did live Adults who lived were significantly more likely suffer from respiratory (AOR = 5.27, 95% CI 2.16-12.0), gingiva 2.46, 1.46-4.15), skin 3.37, 2.09-5.43). Results...
Background No information exists on the differences between teenagers with work permits and without in regards to workplace injury, near-miss incidents, safety training. Methods In May 2003, an anonymous questionnaire was administered 7,506 teens attending high school throughout five public health regions of Wisconsin. All students participating districts were invited respond. The included questions about employment, training, performance. Results Overall, 6,382 participated survey 49%...
Objectives To evaluate work experiences among teens enrolled in school-sponsored (SSW) programs and compare the findings to other-working teens. This study, first assess work-related safety health for SSW programs, includes working one job multiple jobs. Methods A survey was conducted 6810 school districts five public regions Wisconsin. Information on demographics, characteristics, injury performance collected. Results Of 3411 high (14–18 years old) during year, 461 were programs. more...