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View article: Environmental impact of food consumption and sociodemographic factors in Northern Norway through an intersectional lens: a cross-sectional study
Environmental impact of food consumption and sociodemographic factors in Northern Norway through an intersectional lens: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Food systems contribute significantly to environmental degradation. The interplay of sociodemographic factors influences food choices and thus, the environmental impacts of diet. This study investigated the environmental impact …
View article: Temporal changes in per and polyfluoroalkyl substances and their associations with type 2 diabetes
Temporal changes in per and polyfluoroalkyl substances and their associations with type 2 diabetes Open
We assessed temporal changes of PFAS and associations with T2DM over a period of 30 years in a nested case–control study with repeated measurements. Logistic regression was used to assess associations between 11 PFAS and T2DM at five time-…
View article: Temporal and cross-sectional associations of serum per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lipids from 1986 to 2016 − The Tromsø study
Temporal and cross-sectional associations of serum per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lipids from 1986 to 2016 − The Tromsø study Open
Concentrations of multiple PFAS were positively associated with blood lipids in longitudinal analyses, with the most consistent associations observed between six PFCA compounds and TC. These findings highlight the need for further investig…
View article: Blood Lead Levels in Children 5 to 7 Years of Age from the Republic of Georgia: A Feasibility Study on Lead Surveillance Using Volumetric Absorptive Microsampling
Blood Lead Levels in Children 5 to 7 Years of Age from the Republic of Georgia: A Feasibility Study on Lead Surveillance Using Volumetric Absorptive Microsampling Open
Our findings confirm that lead exposure remains a significant public health issue in two regions of the Republic of Georgia, despite a national decrease in BLLs over the past 5 years. To our knowledge, this research marks the first large-s…
View article: Anemia during pregnancy and adverse maternal outcomes in Georgia–A birth registry-based cohort study
Anemia during pregnancy and adverse maternal outcomes in Georgia–A birth registry-based cohort study Open
Background Anemia in pregnancy is an important public health challenge; however, it has not been thoroughly studied in Georgia. We assessed the prevalence of anemia during pregnancy across Georgia and the association between anemia in the …
View article: Time-trends of blood lead levels from 2020 to 2023 in pregnant and breastfeeding women from Adjara, Georgia—A birth registry-based study
Time-trends of blood lead levels from 2020 to 2023 in pregnant and breastfeeding women from Adjara, Georgia—A birth registry-based study Open
In 2023, nearly 40% of women in their first trimester had BLLs of ≥3.5 μg/dL, a level considered the reference value in the United States (US) and corresponding to the 97.5th percentile among US children. From 2020 to 2023, the mean BLL in…
View article: Birth registry-based cohort study of COVID-19 in pregnancy and adverse maternal outcomes in Georgia
Birth registry-based cohort study of COVID-19 in pregnancy and adverse maternal outcomes in Georgia Open
Georgia experienced an increase in maternal deaths (MD) during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic, which warrants further investigation. This study aimed to assess associations between timing of SARS-…
View article: Anemia in pregnancy and adverse maternal health outcomes - birth-registry based study from Georgia
Anemia in pregnancy and adverse maternal health outcomes - birth-registry based study from Georgia Open
Anemia in pregnancy is an important public health challenge; however, it has not been thoroughly studied in Georgia. We assessed the prevalence of anemia during pregnancy across Georgia and the association between anemia in the third trime…
View article: Quality of registration of antenatal, intrapartum, and newborn information in the Georgian Birth Registry
Quality of registration of antenatal, intrapartum, and newborn information in the Georgian Birth Registry Open
Background The Georgian Birth Registry (GBR) is a digital nationwide birth registry implemented in 2016 that currently covers 99.8% of deliveries in the country. Registration in the GBR is mandatory by law for antenatal care providers and …
View article: Relationship Between Hepatitis C Infection and Treatment Status and Coronavirus Disease 2019–Related Hospitalizations in Georgia
Relationship Between Hepatitis C Infection and Treatment Status and Coronavirus Disease 2019–Related Hospitalizations in Georgia Open
Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and treatment status on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)–related hospitalizations in Georgia. Methods We analyzed 2020–2021 Georgian health…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy and the risk of adverse maternal outcomes in the Republic of Georgia: a national birth registry-based cohort study
SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy and the risk of adverse maternal outcomes in the Republic of Georgia: a national birth registry-based cohort study Open
Background Georgia experienced an increase in maternal deaths (MD) during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic, which warrants further investigation. This study aimed to assess associations between timi…
View article: Anemia during pregnancy and adverse maternal outcomes in Georgia – a birth registry-based cohort study
Anemia during pregnancy and adverse maternal outcomes in Georgia – a birth registry-based cohort study Open
Background Anemia in pregnancy is an important public health challenge; however, it has not been thoroughly studied in Georgia. We assessed the prevalence of anemia during pregnancy across Georgia and the association between anemia in the …
View article: Dietary patterns in relation to incidence rate of pancreatic cancer – the Norwegian women and cancer cohort study
Dietary patterns in relation to incidence rate of pancreatic cancer – the Norwegian women and cancer cohort study Open
Despite development in cancer treatment and prevention options during the past few years, cancer of the pancreas remains a diagnosis associated with poor prognosis and limited options for prevention. Diet has proven to be an important risk…
View article: Fluorine Mass Balance, including Total Fluorine, Extractable Organic Fluorine, Oxidizable Precursors, and Target Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, in Pooled Human Serum from the Tromsø Population in 1986, 2007, and 2015
Fluorine Mass Balance, including Total Fluorine, Extractable Organic Fluorine, Oxidizable Precursors, and Target Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, in Pooled Human Serum from the Tromsø Population in 1986, 2007, and 2015 Open
Of the thousands of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) known to exist, only a small fraction (≤1%) are commonly monitored in humans. This discrepancy has led to concerns that human exposure may be underestimated. Here, we address t…
View article: Associations of gene expression in blood with BMI and weight changes among women in the <scp>Norwegian Women and Cancer</scp> postgenome cohort
Associations of gene expression in blood with BMI and weight changes among women in the <span>Norwegian Women and Cancer</span> postgenome cohort Open
Objective This study aimed to evaluate associations between blood gene expression profiles and (1) current BMI and (2) past weight changes (WCs) among women who had never been diagnosed with cancer in the Norwegian Women and Cancer (NOWAC)…
View article: Development of body mass index in adulthood and risk of subtypes of postmenopausal breast cancer
Development of body mass index in adulthood and risk of subtypes of postmenopausal breast cancer Open
Background Body fatness is a dynamic exposure throughout life. To provide more insight into the association between body mass index (BMI) and postmenopausal breast cancer, we aimed to examine the age at onset, duration, intensity and traje…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy and the risk of adverse maternal outcomes in the Republic of Georgia: a national birth registry-based cohort study
SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy and the risk of adverse maternal outcomes in the Republic of Georgia: a national birth registry-based cohort study Open
Importance Georgia experienced an increase in maternal mortality (MM) during the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic, which warrants further investigation. Objective This study aimed to assess associations…
View article: The impact of COVID-19-related restrictions on pregnancy and abortion rates in the Republic of Georgia
The impact of COVID-19-related restrictions on pregnancy and abortion rates in the Republic of Georgia Open
Background: The Republic of Georgia implemented COVID-19-related restrictions starting on 31 March 2020, when it imposed a 1-month strict lockdown, after which the country continued with some form of restrictions for 1 year. These restrict…
View article: Pre-diagnostic intake of vitamin D and incidence of colorectal cancer by anatomical subsites: the Norwegian Women and Cancer Cohort Study (NOWAC)
Pre-diagnostic intake of vitamin D and incidence of colorectal cancer by anatomical subsites: the Norwegian Women and Cancer Cohort Study (NOWAC) Open
According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, vitamin D might decrease the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). However, less is known about the association with cancers in different subsites of the colon and in the rectum. The ai…
View article: Longitudinal changes in vitamin D concentrations and the association with type 2 diabetes mellitus: the Tromsø Study
Longitudinal changes in vitamin D concentrations and the association with type 2 diabetes mellitus: the Tromsø Study Open
Aim We aimed to investigate the relationship between pre- and post-diagnostic 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) over a period of 30 years in individuals who developed T2DM compared to healthy controls.…