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View article: Effect of Urban Infrastructure on Physical Activity and Health Indicators: The Case of the City of Kaunas, Lithuania
Effect of Urban Infrastructure on Physical Activity and Health Indicators: The Case of the City of Kaunas, Lithuania Open
Urban infrastructure is a key determinant of population health and physical activity. Well-planned environments support active lifestyles and reduce health risks. This study examined the relationship between urban infrastructure, physical …
View article: Associations Between Endocrine-Disrupting Chemical Exposure and Fertility Outcomes: A Decade of Human Epidemiological Evidence
Associations Between Endocrine-Disrupting Chemical Exposure and Fertility Outcomes: A Decade of Human Epidemiological Evidence Open
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are exogenous compounds that interfere with the endocrine system by mimicking or blocking the action of endogenous hormones such as estrogens, androgens, and thyroid hormones. This systematic review ai…
View article: Outdoor air pollution, road traffic noise, and allostatic load in children aged 6–11 years: evidence from six European cohorts
Outdoor air pollution, road traffic noise, and allostatic load in children aged 6–11 years: evidence from six European cohorts Open
Emerging evidence suggests that exposure to air pollutants and road traffic noise triggers stress responses, which mediate physiological responses in multiple organs and tissues. However, epidemiological study in children is sparse. We aim…
View article: Early-life Exposome and Health-related Immune Signatures in Childhood
Early-life Exposome and Health-related Immune Signatures in Childhood Open
Background Early-life environmental exposures are suspected to modify important immune processes related to child health. Yet, no study has investigated immunotoxicity in relation to the exposome and multiple health domains simultaneously.…
View article: Care of women and application of the principle of informed consent to interventions during birth in the COVID-19 pandemic period
Care of women and application of the principle of informed consent to interventions during birth in the COVID-19 pandemic period Open
Most women said that they were properly informed by healthcare professionals about all questions related to the new procedures that became necessary due to the COVID-19 pandemic and felt included in their own choice. However, mothers felt …
View article: Women’s experiences of childbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic in Lithuania
Women’s experiences of childbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic in Lithuania Open
The COVID-19 pandemic posed particular challenges to women's childbirth experiences, and not enough attention was paid to mental health. The stress that was exacerbated during the pandemic period had a profound impact on the pregnant woman…
View article: Association between Environmental Neighbourhood Attributes and Self-Reported Health Outcomes among Urban Residents in Eastern Europe: A Cross-Sectional Study
Association between Environmental Neighbourhood Attributes and Self-Reported Health Outcomes among Urban Residents in Eastern Europe: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Environmental perception is a complex issue that has significant impacts on public health. Despite limited research on subjective perceptions of the environment in various global contexts, including Ukraine, this study aimed to identify pe…
View article: Corrigendum to “In-utero and childhood chemical exposome in six European mother-child cohorts” [Environ. Int. 121(Part 1) (2018) 751–763]
Corrigendum to “In-utero and childhood chemical exposome in six European mother-child cohorts” [Environ. Int. 121(Part 1) (2018) 751–763] Open
The authors regret that in the original research paper entitled “In-utero and childhood chemical exposome in six European mother-child cohorts” published in Environment International 121 (2018) 751–763, the lipid adjustments for POPs (i.e.…
View article: Environmental exposures in early-life and general health in childhood
Environmental exposures in early-life and general health in childhood Open
Background Early-life environmental exposures are suspected to be involved in the development of chronic diseases later in life. Most studies conducted so far considered single or few exposures and single-health parameter. Our study aimed …
View article: Lithuanian midwives’ attitudes and actions during lowrisk birth
Lithuanian midwives’ attitudes and actions during lowrisk birth Open
A low-risk birth that is within the competence of midwives is one in which there is a low likelihood of medical interventions. Midwives are encouraged to minimize the use of interventions and to provide high quality delivery care.
View article: Environmental exposures in early-life and general health in childhood
Environmental exposures in early-life and general health in childhood Open
Background Early-life environmental exposures are suspected to be involved in the development of chronic diseases later in life. Most studies conducted so far considered single or few exposures and single-health parameter. Our study aimed …
View article: Association between Outdoor Air Pollution and Fatal Acute Myocardial Infarction in Lithuania between 2006 and 2015: A Time Series Design
Association between Outdoor Air Pollution and Fatal Acute Myocardial Infarction in Lithuania between 2006 and 2015: A Time Series Design Open
Background. Air pollution has a significant effect on human health and there is a broad body of evidence showing that exposure to air pollution is associated with an increased risk of adverse health effects. The main objective of this stud…
View article: Built and Social Environment Exposures association with Obesity in Kaunas Citizens’
Built and Social Environment Exposures association with Obesity in Kaunas Citizens’ Open
Background and aim: The evidence for social and environmental factors that contribute to obesity are often underappreciated. This Citizen science study examined the relationship between built and social environment exposures and obesity in…
View article: CitieS-Health Kaunas Pilot Study Results
CitieS-Health Kaunas Pilot Study Results Open
This dataset contains the data collected for the Kaunas epidemiological research study and contains environmental data and 1086 participants data residing in 11 Kaunas districts. Data were collected to assess the associations between the u…
View article: CitieS-Health Kaunas Pilot Study Results
CitieS-Health Kaunas Pilot Study Results Open
This dataset contains the data collected for the Kaunas epidemiological research study and contains environmental data and 1086 participants data residing in 11 Kaunas districts. Data were collected to assess the associations between the u…
View article: Assessment of Multipathway Lifetime Risksof Cancer and Non-Cancerous DiseasesAssociated with Trihalomethanes in DrinkingWater in Petropavlovsk City, Kazakhstan
Assessment of Multipathway Lifetime Risksof Cancer and Non-Cancerous DiseasesAssociated with Trihalomethanes in DrinkingWater in Petropavlovsk City, Kazakhstan Open
Chlorine (Cl -) is used as a disinfectant of drinking water and drinking water distribution networks in Petropavlovsk, Kazakhstan.The disinfectant, interacting with fulvic and humic acids, forms disinfection by-products (DBPs), particularl…
View article: Urban environment and health behaviours in children from six European countries
Urban environment and health behaviours in children from six European countries Open
This multicohort study suggests that areas with more vegetation, more building density, less population density and without major roads are associated with improved health behaviours in childhood.
View article: Potential of Water Vending Machineto Remove Trihalomethanes and Heavy MetalsDuring High and Low Water Seasonsin Petropavlovsk
Potential of Water Vending Machineto Remove Trihalomethanes and Heavy MetalsDuring High and Low Water Seasonsin Petropavlovsk Open
The potential of water vending machine to remove chloroform (CHCl 3 ), bromoform (CHBr 3 ), bromodichloromethane (CHBrCl 2 ), lead (Pb 2+ ), and chromium (Cr 6+ ) during high and low water seasons was investigated in Petropavlovsk, Kazakhs…
View article: Urban Environment and Health: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Influence of Environmental Quality and Physical Activity on Blood Pressure
Urban Environment and Health: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Influence of Environmental Quality and Physical Activity on Blood Pressure Open
Few studies have examined the relation between urban built environment and the prevalence of hypertension. This cross-sectional study aimed at assessing the relationship between the environmental quality, physical activity, and stress on h…
View article: Promoting Sustainable Mobility: A Perspective from Car and Public Transport Users
Promoting Sustainable Mobility: A Perspective from Car and Public Transport Users Open
Sustainable mobility is becoming a key factor in improving the quality of life of the residents and increasing physical activity (PA) levels. The current situation of sustainable mobility and its analysis is a first step in understanding t…
View article: The Relationship Between the Healthy Diet Index, Chronic Diseases, Obesity and Lifestyle Risk Factors Among Adults in Kaunas City, Lithuania
The Relationship Between the Healthy Diet Index, Chronic Diseases, Obesity and Lifestyle Risk Factors Among Adults in Kaunas City, Lithuania Open
A healthy and balanced diet is an important factor contributing to overall health and wellness. The aim of this study was to develop a Healthy Diet Index (HDI) score and assess its association with various chronic diseases and lifestyle ri…
View article: Neighborhood Social and Built Environment and Disparities in the Risk of Hypertension: A Cross-Sectional Study
Neighborhood Social and Built Environment and Disparities in the Risk of Hypertension: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Citizens’ participation in urban environmental quality assessment is important when identifying local problems in the sustainable development and environmental planning policy. The principal aim of this study was to analyze whether any soc…
View article: Environmental Quality Perceptions and Health: A Cross-Sectional Study of Citizens of Kaunas, Lithuania
Environmental Quality Perceptions and Health: A Cross-Sectional Study of Citizens of Kaunas, Lithuania Open
The perception of urban environmental quality is an important contributor when identifying local problems in sustainable development and environmental planning policy. This study examined the associations between environmental and social r…