A5044522079- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies
- Burkholderia infections and melioidosis
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment
- Occupational and environmental lung diseases
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Oil Spill Detection and Mitigation
- Noise Effects and Management
- Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Mercury impact and mitigation studies
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
University of Pittsburgh
2023-2025
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2012-2024
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
2023-2024
O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center
2022-2023
University of Alabama
2018
Introduction Adoption of telemedicine by healthcare facilities has dramatically increased since the start coronavirus pandemic; yet, major differences exist in universal acceptance across different population groups. The goal this study was to examine population-based factors associated with current and/or future use Alabama. Methods A cross-sectional survey administered 532 participants online or phone, four urban and eight rural counties Data were collected on: demographics, health...
Background: Rates of severe maternal morbidity and mortality (SMM/MM) in the United States are rising. Disparities SMM/MM persist by race, ethnicity geography, could partially be attributed to social determinants health.Purpose: Utilizing data from largest, statewide referral hospital Alabama, we investigated relationship between residence disadvantaged neighborhoods SMM/MM.Methods: Data on all pregnancies 2010 2020 were included; cases identified using CDC definitions. Area deprivation...
Background Although melioidosis, is an important disease in many Southeast Asian countries and Australia, there limited data on its prevalence burden India. However, increase case reports of melioidosis recent years indicates endemicity Aims methods A population-based cross-sectional seroprevalence study was undertaken to determine the B. pseudomallei by indirect haemagglutination assay investigate associated risk determinants. Subjects were 711 adults aged 18 65 residing Udupi district,...
To design and implement a locally relevant competency- based MPH programme.The demand for trained public health professionals in South Asia is enormous growing, which created unique opportunity Fogarty International Center-funded University of Alabama at Birmingham-South [Aga Khan University, Pakistan; Manipal Academy Higher Education, India; Kelaniya, Sri Lanka] international research training environmental occupational (ITREOH) programme. In 2009, Master Public Health (MPH) degree...
Background: Chronic psychological stress has been associated with several adverse health outcomes, including obesity. Black women report higher levels of than White and carry a disproportionate burden chronic conditions stress, Research also suggests that in addition to generic stressors, experience race- gender-related stress. To further explore this, we conducted structured focus groups examine women's perspectives about Materials Methods: Using the nominal group technique, three sessions...
To evaluate 1943 to 2009 mortality among 22,785 synthetic rubber industry employees.Standardized ratio (SMR) and internal Cox regression analyses.Among hourly employees with more than or equal 10 years worked 20 since hire, SMRs were elevated for leukemia (SMR = 139, 95% confidence interval [CI] 106 179), non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) 136, CI 102 177), bladder cancer 148, 110 195) and, women only, lung 225, 103 427). Butadiene styrene exposure-response trends positive but not NHL women.Results...
– To evaluate exposure-response relationships between 1,3-butadiene and styrene selected diseases among synthetic rubber polymer workers. 21,087 workers (16,579 men; 4508 women) were followed from 1943 through 2009 to determine mortality outcomes. Cox regression models estimated rate ratios (RRs) 95% confidence intervals (CIs) by quartile of cumulative exposure butadiene or trends for cancers the bladder, lung, kidney, esophagus pancreas, all nonmalignant respiratory disease (NMRD), chronic...
Abstract Background This article presents lessons learned from an investigation of the acute human health effects “Tasman Spirit” oil spill a perspective conducting rapid response investigations in developing countries. Methods We reviewed various steps our investigation, other studies on spills Pakistan and around world, reflected upon discussions interactions with stakeholders. Results The highlights importance applying public health, legal, ethical framework for investigations,...
Objective To evaluate exposure–response between 1,3-butadiene, styrene and lymphohaematopoietic cancers in an updated cohort of workers at six North American plants that made synthetic rubber polymers. Methods Employees were followed from 1943 through 2009 to determine mortality outcomes. Cox regression analyses estimated rate ratios (RRs) 95% CIs by quartile cumulative exposure butadiene or styrene, measured parts per million-years (ppm-years), trends for all leukaemia, lymphoid myeloid...
Abstract Background The UAB‐ITREOH program has initiated a skill‐based MPH at Manipal University (MU), India, in 2009, to address the critical need for trained public health professionals and build institutional training capacity country. Methods Funds from Fogarty have supported curriculum development specialized of MU faculty teach program. Results been successfully launched is gaining momentum. lessons learned our experiences as well several challenges faced initialization execution are...
Abstract This demonstration project expands upon the Harvest for Health vegetable gardening intervention cancer survivors by: (i) including of other chronic diseases (i.e. heart disease and diabetes); (ii) targeting an area with known health inequities (Alabama Black Belt Mississippi Delta Region). To assess: acceptability (engagement, satisfaction, sustainability, safety); changes over time in behaviors (fruit [F&V] intake, physical activity) outcomes (physical performance...
The aim of this study was to characterize environmental exposure from Deepwater Horizon oil spill among pre-K fourth-grade children six schools in Mobile County, Alabama.A mail-in survey administered 11 months post-oil children's parents/caregivers elicited information on exposure-related activities. Descriptive and multivariable analyses were performed.Overall, 180 (coastal schools, 90; inland 90) completed the survey. During period, coastal less likely reduce their activities, including...
ABSTRACT Background About 74% of the Sri Lankan population use biomass in form unprocessed wood as primary cooking fuel. A growing body evidence from meta-analyses and individual studies although limited by few prospective studies, report that prenatal exposure to particulate matter size 2.5 µm (PM ) emissions fuel burning may be associated with low birth weight (LBW) (<2500 grams). We present results examining association between PM LBW context a cohort study Lanka. Methods followed 545...