A5049359995- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Circadian rhythm and melatonin
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
- Sleep and related disorders
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Zebrafish Biomedical Research Applications
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- COVID-19 impact on air quality
- Noise Effects and Management
- Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
- Municipal Solid Waste Management
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Impact of Light on Environment and Health
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Chinese University of Hong Kong
2020-2025
Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
2024-2025
Hong Kong Jockey Club
2023-2024
Southern Medical University
2019-2023
Background Excessive exposure to PM2.5 can be detrimental reproductive health. The objective of this study was investigate the potential associations between ambient during different periods and negative pregnancy outcomes, such as miscarriage preterm birth, in patients who underwent assisted technology (ART). Methods This retrospective cohort examined outcomes 2,839 infertile women aged ≤ 45 years their first fresh or frozen-thawed embryo transfer at Shanghai First Maternity Infant Hospital...
Although COVID-19 vaccines and their booster regimens protect against symptomatic infections severe outcomes, there is limited evidence about protection asymptomatic in real-world settings, particularly when considering that the majority of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron were asymptomatic. We aimed to assess effectiveness dose inactivated mainland China, i.e., Sinopharm (BBIBP-CorV) Sinovac (CoronaVac), infection an BA.5 seeded epidemic.Based on infection-naive but highly vaccinated population Urumqi,...
Objectives To estimate the association between transition to daylight saving time and risks of all cause specific mortality in US. Design Nationwide series observational study based on weekly data. Setting US state level data from National Center for Health Statistics, with death counts 50 states District Columbia, start 2015 end 2019. Population 13 912 837 reported deaths Main outcome measures Weekly any cause, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, circulatory diseases, malignant neoplasms,...
Abstract Background This study aims to determine the changes in physical activity and actigraphy-measured rest-activity circadian rhythm among Hong Kong community aged population before during outbreak of COVID-19. Methods is a three repeated measure population-based cross-sectional study. We recruited older men > 60 years periods COVID-19 Kong, i.e., (2 July 2019–8 January 2020), between 2nd 3rd waves (23 June 2020–9 wave (15 September 2020–29 2020). Participants reported detailed...
Recycling electronic waste (e-waste) poses risks of metal exposure, potentially leading to health impairments. However, no previous study has focused on this issue in Hong Kong. Therefore, from June 2021 September 2022, collected urine samples 101 e-waste workers and 100 office Kong compare their urinary levels metals using ICP-MS. Among the 15 included (with detection rates above 70 % threshold), eight showed significantly higher concentrations (unit: μg/g creatinine) compared workers: Li...
E-waste workers in Hong Kong are handling an unprecedented amount of e-waste, which contains various neurotoxic chemicals. However, no study has been conducted to evaluate the neurological health status e-waste Kong. This aimed prevalence neurobehavioral alterations and identify vulnerable groups among workers. We recruited 109 from June 2021 September 2022. Participants finished standard questionnaires wore a GENEActiv accelerometer for seven days. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index...
Objectives: To determine the association of sleep with mental health among Hong Kong community-dwelling older men in context COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This additional analysis was derived from aged >60 recruited during three outbreaks (i.e., pre-outbreak, between second and third wave, wave) July 2019 to September 2020. Sleep were measured by Pittsburgh Quality Index questionnaire Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression models performed for...
Abstract Weakened circadian activity rhythms (CARs) were associated with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in the general population. However, it remains unclear among pneumoconiosis patients. We aimed to address this knowledge gap. This cross-sectional study comprised 186 male patients (71.3 ± 7.8 years) and 208 healthy community men. Actigraphy was used determine CARs parameters (percent rhythm, amplitude, MESOR, acrophase). Values below corresponding medians of represented weakened CARs....
Abstract Background Whether bisphenol A (BPA) exposure is a contributing factor to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) remains unclear. This study evaluated the association between chronic BPA and BPH risk, explored whether this was modified by alcohol drinking. Methods included total of 650 cases controls recruited from same hospital in Hong Kong during 2011–2016. Chronic level estimated validated cumulative index (CBPAI). We performed unconditional logistic regression model examine risk...
Abstract Background Weakened circadian rhythm was associated with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in the general population, but it remains unclear among pneumoconiosis patients and this knowledge gap rectified study. Methods This cross-sectional study consisted of 186 male 208 age-matched healthy community men who wore a wrist actigraphy for 168 hours completed face-to-face questionnaire containing information on sociodemographic, lifestyle behavior, anthropometric measurements. Circadian...
<h3>Introduction</h3> E-waste workers in Hong Kong are exposed to more chemicals because e-waste needs be handled locally. However, studies suggested that many unwilling wear respiratory protective equipment (RPE) for different reasons. This study aimed identify the determinants of workers' intention RPE Kong. <h3>Material and Methods</h3> We recruited 109 from June 2021 September 2022. A workplace scale (WRPIEs) was developed based on validated Robertsen's behavior model Occupational Safety...