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View article: Seroprotection against tetanus in the Italian general population
Seroprotection against tetanus in the Italian general population Open
These data, compared with epidemiological ones which showed a high number of cases in the elderly, confirmed that the population with lower protection has a greater risk of contracting the disease, demonstrating the need for adequate immun…
View article: Analysis and management of the migrant population for covid19 emergency in the province of lecce
Analysis and management of the migrant population for covid19 emergency in the province of lecce Open
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…
View article: Risk Factors for Lung Cancer in the Province of Lecce: Results from the PROTOS Case–Control Study in Salento (Southern Italy)
Risk Factors for Lung Cancer in the Province of Lecce: Results from the PROTOS Case–Control Study in Salento (Southern Italy) Open
In the province of Lecce (southern Italy), a higher incidence of lung cancer (LC) among men compared to regional and national data was reported. In a sub-area in the center of the province (cluster area), the incidence and mortality for LC…
View article: The Water Safety Plan Approach: Application to Small Drinking-Water Systems—Case Studies in Salento (South Italy)
The Water Safety Plan Approach: Application to Small Drinking-Water Systems—Case Studies in Salento (South Italy) Open
Background: The quality of water for human consumption is an objective of fundamental importance for the defense of public health. Since the management of networks involves many problems of control and efficiency of distribution, the Water…
View article: Early-Life Exposure to Environmental Air Pollution and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review of Available Evidence
Early-Life Exposure to Environmental Air Pollution and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review of Available Evidence Open
The number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has rapidly increased globally. Genetic and environmental factors both contribute to the development of ASD. Several studies showed linkage between prenatal, early postna…
View article: Correction to: Results from the European Union MAPEC_LIFE cohort study on air pollution and chromosomal damage in children: are public health policies sufficiently protective?
Correction to: Results from the European Union MAPEC_LIFE cohort study on air pollution and chromosomal damage in children: are public health policies sufficiently protective? Open
Following publication of the original article [1], the typesetters have missed to add the below listed study group author names in XML in author group section. The study group authors have been added to the author group and are presented c…
View article: The expression of microRNAs and exposure to environmental contaminants related to human health: a review
The expression of microRNAs and exposure to environmental contaminants related to human health: a review Open
Environmental contaminants exposure may lead to detrimental changes to the microRNAs (miRNAs) expression resulting in several health effects. miRNAs, small non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression, have multiple transcript targets and…
View article: Water Quality Assessment: A Quali-Quantitative Method for Evaluation of Environmental Pressures Potentially Impacting on Groundwater, Developed under the M.I.N.O.Re. Project
Water Quality Assessment: A Quali-Quantitative Method for Evaluation of Environmental Pressures Potentially Impacting on Groundwater, Developed under the M.I.N.O.Re. Project Open
Background: At global level, the vulnerability of aquifers is deteriorating at an alarming rate due to environmental pollution and intensive human activities. In this context, Local Health Authority ASL Lecce has launched the M.I.N.O.Re. (…
View article: Micronucleus Frequency in Exfoliated Buccal Cells of Children Living in an Industrialized Area of Apulia (Italy)
Micronucleus Frequency in Exfoliated Buccal Cells of Children Living in an Industrialized Area of Apulia (Italy) Open
Micronuclei (MN) are biomarkers of early biological effect often used for detecting DNA damage in human population exposed to genotoxic agents. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of MN in exfoliated buccal cells of childre…
View article: Adherence to Mediterranean diet of children living in small Southern Italian villages
Adherence to Mediterranean diet of children living in small Southern Italian villages Open
A cross-sectional study was conducted in the primary schools of five small villages of Salento Peninsula to evaluate the adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MD) of 282 6-8-years old children in relation to lifestyles and socio-economic fa…
View article: Evaluation of Radon Exposure Risk and Lung Cancer Incidence/Mortality in South-Eastern Italy
Evaluation of Radon Exposure Risk and Lung Cancer Incidence/Mortality in South-Eastern Italy Open
Introduction: Radon and its decay products may cause substantial health damage after long-term exposure. The aim of the study was to perform a spatial analysis of radon concentration in the Salento peninsula, province of Lecce (South-easte…
View article: Skin Safety and Health Prevention: an Overview of Chemicals in Cosmetic Products
Skin Safety and Health Prevention: an Overview of Chemicals in Cosmetic Products Open
Introduction. Cosmetic products contain a wide range of chemicals to which we are exposed every day. The aim of the study was to determine the presence of potential dangerous substances which can cause adverse health effects by examining p…
View article: Health Risk Associated with Exposure to PM10 and Benzene in Three Italian Towns
Health Risk Associated with Exposure to PM10 and Benzene in Three Italian Towns Open
Air pollution in urban areas is a major concern as it negatively affects the health of a large number of people. The purpose of this study was to assess the inhalation health risk for exposure to PM10 and benzene of the populations living …
View article: Micronuclei in Exfoliated Buccal Cells of Children Living in a Cluster Area of Salento (Southern Italy) with a High Incidence of Lung Cancer: The IMP.AIR Study
Micronuclei in Exfoliated Buccal Cells of Children Living in a Cluster Area of Salento (Southern Italy) with a High Incidence of Lung Cancer: The IMP.AIR Study Open
During the years 2014–2016 the University of Salento performed the “Impact of Air Quality on Health of Residents in the Municipalities of Cutrofiano, Galatina, Sogliano Cavour, Soleto and Sternatia” (IMP.AIR) study, an epidemiological-mole…
View article: Heavy Environmental Pressure in Campania and Other Italian Regions: A Short Review of Available Evidence
Heavy Environmental Pressure in Campania and Other Italian Regions: A Short Review of Available Evidence Open
The area of Naples and Campania region, in Italy, are experiencing the dramatic consequences of diffuse and illegal waste dumping, resulting in possible threats to human health. This area has been referred to as the “Land of Fires” because…
View article: Has VZV epidemiology changed in Italy? Results of a seroprevalence study
Has VZV epidemiology changed in Italy? Results of a seroprevalence study Open
The aim of the study was to evaluate if and how varicella prevalence has changed in Italy. In particular a seroprevalence study was performed, comparing it to similar surveys conducted in pre-immunization era. During 2013-2014, sera obtain…
View article: Air pollution biological effects in children living in Lecce (Italy) by Buccal micronucleus cytome assay (the MAPEC_LIFE study)
Air pollution biological effects in children living in Lecce (Italy) by Buccal micronucleus cytome assay (the MAPEC_LIFE study) Open
The aim of the MAPEC_LIFE (Monitoring Air Pollution Effects on Children for Supporting Public
\nHealth Policy) study is to evaluate the associations between the concentrations of air pollutants and
\nearly biological effects in children li…