A5039668056- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Noise Effects and Management
- Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting
- COVID-19 impact on air quality
- Impact of Light on Environment and Health
- Energy and Environmental Systems
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols
- Vehicle emissions and performance
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Risk Perception and Management
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
- Global Health Care Issues
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Travel-related health issues
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2021-2025
University of Alabama
2024
Alabama Department of Public Health
2023-2024
New York University
2014-2019
The New York City (NYC) subway is the main mode of transport for over 5 million passengers on an average weekday. Therefore, airborne pollutants in stations could have a significant impact commuters and workers. This study looked at black carbon (BC) particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations selected Manhattan. BC PM2.5 levels were measured real time using Micro-Aethalometer PDR-1500 DataRAM, respectively. Simultaneous samples also collected quartz filters organic elemental (OC/EC) analysis...
The goals of this study were to assess the air quality in subway systems northeastern United States and estimate health risks for transit workers commuters.We report real-time gravimetric PM2.5 concentrations particle composition from area samples collected subways Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Boston, Massachusetts; New York City, York/New Jersey (NYC/NJ); Washington, District Columbia. A total 71 stations across 12 lines monitored during morning evening rush hours.We observed variable high...
Hookahs are increasingly being used in the USA and elsewhere. Despite popularity of hookah bars, there is a paucity research assessing health effects smoke, although New York City (NYC) bans indoor tobacco smoking, lounges claim that they only use herbal products without tobacco. This study investigated levels multiple indices air pollution bars NYC.
<h3>Background</h3> Despite the increasing popularity of hookah bars, there is a lack research assessing health effects smoke among employees. This study investigated indoor air quality in bars and secondhand on bar workers. <h3>Methods</h3> Air samples were collected during work shift 10 workers New York City (NYC). measurements fine particulate matter (PM<sub>2.5</sub>), black carbon (BC<sub>2.5</sub>), monoxide (CO), nicotine each shift. Blood pressure heart rate, markers active smoking...
<h3>Introduction</h3> Hookahs (water pipes) are rapidly increasing in popularity worldwide. Evidence suggests that although perceived as safer than cigarette smoke, hookah smoke may be as, or even more, dangerous smoke. <h3>Methods</h3> Air samples from 33 homes—11 where only hookah-smoking occurred, 12 with cigarettes and 10 no smoking—were collected to analyse concentrations of particulate matter (PM<sub>2.5</sub>), black carbon, elemental organic carbon monoxide (CO). quality was assessed...
Abstract Background With the number of annual global travellers reaching 1.2 billion, many individuals encounter greater levels air pollution when they travel abroad to megacities around world. This study’s objective was determine if visits cities with adversely impact cardiopulmonary health. Methods A total 34 non-smoking healthy adult participants who travelled selected from New York City (NYC) metropolitan area were pre-trained measure lung function, blood pressure and heart rate (HR)/HR...
Introduction Use of alternative nicotine delivery systems, such as electronic cigarettes and hookahs, has increased dramatically in the USA, but limited research been conducted on secondhand effects these products, especially children. The objective this study is to assess cardiopulmonary e-cigarette hookah use vaping smoking adults, non-smoking/non-vaping adults children exposed particles gases. Methods analysis This uses a pre/post design, with four groups: two control groups...
Although combustible cigarette smoking rates have declined in recent years, alternative tobacco product use, particularly electronic use ("vaping"), has increased among young adults. Recent studies indicate that vaping during pregnancy is on the rise, possibly due to perception it a safer smoking. However, e-cigarette aerosols may contain several newer, potentially toxic compounds, including some known developmental toxicants adversely impact both mother and fetus. there paucity of examined...
Previous studies have explored using calibrated low-cost particulate matter (PM) sensors, but important research gaps remain regarding long-term performance and reliability. Evaluate longitudinal of particle sensors by measuring sensor changes over 2 years use. 51 (Airbeam 1 N = 29; Airbeam 22) were four times a 2-year timeframe between 2019 2021. Cigarette smoke-specific calibration curves for PM created directly comparing simultaneous 1-min readings Thermo Scientific Personal DataRAM...
Tobacco remains a leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., responsible for more than 440,000 deaths each year. Approximately 10% these are attributable to exposure non-smokers secondhand smoke (SHS). Residents living public multi-unit housing (MUH) at excess risk SHS compared general population. On November 30, 2016, U.S. Department Housing and Urban Development (HUD) passed rule requiring all agencies implement smoke-free (SFH) policies their developments by July 2018.
Annual increases in global travel have resulted more individuals being exposed to varying environmental conditions abroad and, thereby, subject air pollution related health risks. Individuals who may be levels of within a matter hours. We wish consider whether exposure could significant contributor the risk illness and death travelers, particularly those highly polluted cities. report findings study which peak expiratory flow (PEF) traveler decreased Shanghai relative baseline New York City;...
A major site of secondhand smoke exposure for children and adults is the home. Few studies have evaluated impact e-cigarette or hookah use on home air quality, despite evidence finding toxic chemicals in aerosols smoke. We assessed effect quality compared it with homes where cigarettes were smoked no smoking occurred.
Adults with chronic lung disease use electronic cigarettes (e-cigarette) at higher rates than those without disease. Because e-cigarettes have now been shown to cause adverse pulmonary effects and impair immune responses, it is particularly important identify the factors that contribute e-cigarette in individuals We tested whether mental health explains association between use, conditional on presence of respiratory symptoms.Data were obtained from 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance...
Air pollution is responsible for a wide range of health effects in exposed populations. Variations local air can affect population outcomes. The strict regulations imposed during the peak COVID-19 pandemic (‘lockdowns’) resulted unique situation where human mobility was limited significantly, resulting improved quality several major cities. main goal this study to investigate if lockdowns significantly impacted Birmingham, Alabama—a city with history high levels—with focus on PM2.5...
Oslock, Wendelyn M. MD, MBA; Alkhatib, Jenna G. BS; Nkengbeza, Leo MS; Vilcassim, Ruzmyn MS, PhD; Morris, Melanie S. MD; Chu, Daniel I. MSPH Author Information
Abstract Electronic cigarettes are marketed as a safer alternative to regular (combustible) cigarettes, based on the claim that there is no tobacco burning and fewer toxic chemicals in their vapor. However, recent evidence challenges notion e-cigarette aerosols benign. Heating of compounds e-liquids high temperatures can lead release aerosols. users public may not be aware these unique harms, impacting perception harm from using e-cigarettes. This research explored perceptions e-cigarettes...