A5102752176- Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Global Health Care Issues
- Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Odor and Emission Control Technologies
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Malaria Research and Control
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Fecal contamination and water quality
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Plant Pathogens and Resistance
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Vehicle emissions and performance
- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Chromium effects and bioremediation
Chang Jung Christian University
2011-2024
Cheng Ching Hospital
2022
Weatherford College
2020
National Cheng Kung University
2001-2012
Research Center for Environmental Changes, Academia Sinica
2006
National Taiwan University
2006
Since long-term exposure to PM2.5 is a growing concern in Taiwan, therefore, our study aimed investigate the association between different concentrations and cause-specific mortalities, as well explore influence of demographic, socio-economic, geographic determinants on mortality. Utilizing Distributed Lag Non-Linear Model (DLNM), we estimated PM2.5-attributable mortality burden among elderly population (above 65 years) Taiwan from 2005 2018. Our analysis considered various thresholds...
Background The association between daily changes in ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and cardiovascular diseases have been well established mechanistic, epidemiologic exposure studies. Only a few studies examined the effect of hourly variations air pollution on triggering events. Whether current PM2.5 standards can protect vulnerable individuals with chronic remain uncertain. Methods we conducted time-stratified, case-crossover study to assess associations levels vascular disease...
We measured the number of airborne, viable fungi and house dust mite (HDM) allergen levels in homes a group asthmatic children. Blood samples were drawn amounts total specific serum IgE determined. The association between fungal colonies, exposure, was evaluated. airborne high (20,543 CFU/m(3)) those investigated houses. Der p1 concentrations on child's mattress exceeding 2 microg/g found 78.6% A quantitative dose-response relationship demonstrated exposure to viable, molds amount (r =...
A comparative analysis was conducted between the costs and health benefits of Air Pollution Control Action Plan (APCAP), which can be implemented in any country to improve air quality human health. In this study, modeling used simulate several scenarios implement Kriging method describe PM2.5 reduction concentration instantly. Then, were estimated using environmental benefit mapping program (BenMAP) with results from method. To estimate priority APCAP, 14 pollution control measures that...
Hypertension continues to be an important public health concern because of its associated morbidity, mortality, and economic impact on society. The aims this study are compare the secular changes in age-stratified hypertension prevalence, incidence, co-morbidity, 3 years cardiovascular outcome Taiwan 2005 2010.We enrolled hypertensive individuals from datasets Longitudinal Health Insurance Database (LHID) 2010 separately. We analyzed medication treatment, morbidities. risks cerebrovascular...
Climate change is the greatest threat to public health in 21st century. The increasing impact of heat waves, magnitudes and spatial expansions vector water-borne diseases epidemics, medical burdens biological allergic illnesses, worsening local air pollution, other related issues are expected continue increase severity near future. All these global problems that must be faced. Adaptation strategies action plans climate needed emerging. Moreover, integrating basic concepts, scientific...
Indoor microbial exposure has been implicated in various adverse health effects. This study aimed to examine the effects of ventilation efficiency on indoor/outdoor (I/O) levels airborne microbes homes with natural ventilation, a predominant type adopted by most residential buildings Taiwan where high concentrations have reported. Environmental investigations were conducted 44 homes. and outdoor bacteria fungi collected using Burkard sampler Trypticase Soy agar Malt Extract flow rate 10...
PP-30-079 Background/Aims: Events and intensities of extreme precipitation appeared to have increased over the recent time. Little characterization has been established between precipitations reporting climate-related infectious diseases in a subtropical region like Taiwan. Methods: The daily precipitation, temperature data, registry data diseases, including intestinal, vector-borne, flood-related infections, were integrated from 352 townships study period spanned 1994 2008. accumulated...
PP-29-135 Background/Aims: Essential oils, predominantly comprised of a group aromatic chemicals, have attracted increasing attention as they been applied into indoor environments through various forms consuming products by different venues. Studies suggested that high levels terpenes would be emitted air and easily interact with oxidants in general to generate consequently variety secondary organic pollutants gas particle phase. Our study therefore used chamber characterize primary volatile...
TM4-O-08 Climate change has influenced the occurrence and distribution of vector-borne diseases in world. Identifying vulnerable population response to future changes climate is therefore important for public health adaptation decision. Our study conducted spatial analysis examine linkage between temperature other environmental factors on dengue fever predicting area with potential risk endemics climatic change. We used Geographical Information System (ArcGIS 8.2) demonstrate patterns...