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View article: Association of pre-and postnatal mercury exposure with cardiometabolic risk factors in children: the role of the telomere length and telomerase reverse transcriptase polymorphisms
Association of pre-and postnatal mercury exposure with cardiometabolic risk factors in children: the role of the telomere length and telomerase reverse transcriptase polymorphisms Open
Mercury (Hg), particularly methylmercury (MeHg), is a widespread environmental toxicant linked to early-life cardiometabolic risk. This study examined associations between pre- and postnatal total blood mercury (THg) exposure and cardiomet…
View article: Residential greenspace and lung function throughout childhood and adolescence in five European birth cohorts. A CADSET initiative
Residential greenspace and lung function throughout childhood and adolescence in five European birth cohorts. A CADSET initiative Open
Whether greenspace affects lung function is unclear. We explored associations between the level of greenness or presence of urban green space near the home with lung function measures taken repeatedly during childhood and adolescence in fi…
View article: Temperature Exposure and Psychiatric Symptoms in Adolescents From 2 European Birth Cohorts
Temperature Exposure and Psychiatric Symptoms in Adolescents From 2 European Birth Cohorts Open
Importance Climate change can adversely affect mental health, but the association of ambient temperature with psychiatric symptoms remains poorly understood. Objective To assess the association of ambient temperature exposure with internal…
View article: [Assessment of the impact on mortality of air pollution by particles in the city of Valencia during the period 2015-2017].
[Assessment of the impact on mortality of air pollution by particles in the city of Valencia during the period 2015-2017]. Open
The annual average concentrations of these pollutants meet the limits set by European regulations. However, compared to WHO recommendations, PM2.5 levels are higher by 2.3 µg/m3. An air quality scenario in line with W…
View article: Exposure to noise at home, emotional behaviour, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in 9-year-old children
Exposure to noise at home, emotional behaviour, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in 9-year-old children Open
High levels of noise annoyance from various sources perceived at home are differently associated with the risks of different neurodevelopmental problems in 9-year-old boys and girls, with sleep disturbances not influencing this relationshi…
View article: Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and childhood asthma: a European collaborative analysis
Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and childhood asthma: a European collaborative analysis Open
Objectives To investigate the associations of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour in early childhood with asthma and reduced lung function in later childhood within a large collaborative study. Design Pooling of longitudinal dat…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 detection in aerosol from community indoor environments
SARS-CoV-2 detection in aerosol from community indoor environments Open
Since its emergence, the COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly and extensively affected global health and society. Numerous studies have focused on detecting SARS-CoV-2 in air samples collected in healthcare indoor spaces, but few have analysed…
View article: The impact of prenatal mercury on neurobehavioral functioning longitudinally assessed from a young age to pre-adolescence in a Spanish birth cohort
The impact of prenatal mercury on neurobehavioral functioning longitudinally assessed from a young age to pre-adolescence in a Spanish birth cohort Open
View article: Ambient air temperature exposure and foetal size and growth in three European birth cohorts
Ambient air temperature exposure and foetal size and growth in three European birth cohorts Open
View article: Physical activity and body mass related to catch-up lung function growth in childhood: a population-based accelerated cohort study
Physical activity and body mass related to catch-up lung function growth in childhood: a population-based accelerated cohort study Open
Objective The existence of catch-up lung function growth and its predictors is uncertain. We aimed to identify lung function trajectories and their predictors in a population-based birth cohort. Methods We applied group-based trajectory mo…
View article: Urban environment and health: a cross-sectional multiregional project based on population health surveys in Spain (DAS-EP project) – study protocol
Urban environment and health: a cross-sectional multiregional project based on population health surveys in Spain (DAS-EP project) – study protocol Open
Introduction The European Environment Agency estimates that 75% of the European population lives in cities. Despite the many advantages of city life, the risks and challenges to health arising from urbanisation need to be addressed in orde…
View article: [Niveles de mercurio en pescado en la Comunitat Valenciana: evolución temporal (2011-2017) y factores asociados.]
[Niveles de mercurio en pescado en la Comunitat Valenciana: evolución temporal (2011-2017) y factores asociados.] Open
Global temporal trend of THg levels in fish in Comunitat Valenciana during the period 2011-2017 is descending after adjusting by the relative weight of swordfish over the total number of samples by year. We observe a descending tendency wh…
View article: Prenatal Metals Exposure and pre-adolescents’ Emotional and Behavioral Problems
Prenatal Metals Exposure and pre-adolescents’ Emotional and Behavioral Problems Open
View article: Exposure to mercury among Spanish adolescents: Eleven years of follow-up
Exposure to mercury among Spanish adolescents: Eleven years of follow-up Open
View article: Urban Environment and Health: a cross-sectional multiregional project based on Population Health Surveys in Spain (DAS-EP project), study protocol.
Urban Environment and Health: a cross-sectional multiregional project based on Population Health Surveys in Spain (DAS-EP project), study protocol. Open
Background The European Environment Agency estimates that 75% of the European population lives in cities. Despite the many advantages of city life, the risks and challenges to health arising from urbanization need to be addressed to tackle…
View article: Associations of residential greenspace exposure and fetal growth across four areas in Spain
Associations of residential greenspace exposure and fetal growth across four areas in Spain Open
An accumulating body of evidence has associated exposure to greenspace with improved birth outcomes, including higher birth weight and lower risk of low birth weight; however, evidence on such association with in-utero fetal growth is scar…
View article: Association between phenols and thyroid hormones: The role of iodothyronine deiodinase genes
Association between phenols and thyroid hormones: The role of iodothyronine deiodinase genes Open
View article: Data supporting the short-term health effects of temperature and air pollution in Valencia, Spain
Data supporting the short-term health effects of temperature and air pollution in Valencia, Spain Open
View article: Creatine Kinase Is Decreased in Childhood Asthma
Creatine Kinase Is Decreased in Childhood Asthma Open
Rationale: The identification of novel molecules associated with asthma may provide insights into the mechanisms of disease and their potential clinical implications. Objectives: To conduct a screening of circulating proteins…
View article: Pre and postnatal exposure to mercury and sexual development in 9-year-old children in Spain: The role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor
Pre and postnatal exposure to mercury and sexual development in 9-year-old children in Spain: The role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor Open
View article: Maternal occupational exposures and fetal growth in a Spanish birth cohort
Maternal occupational exposures and fetal growth in a Spanish birth cohort Open
While the epidemiologic literature suggests certain maternal occupational exposures may be associated with reduced measures of size at birth, the occupational literature employing fetal biometry data to assess fetal growth is sparse. The p…
View article: Prenatal arsenic exposure, arsenic methylation efficiency, and neuropsychological development among preschool children in a Spanish birth cohort
Prenatal arsenic exposure, arsenic methylation efficiency, and neuropsychological development among preschool children in a Spanish birth cohort Open
View article: Prenatal exposure to fluoride and neuropsychological development in early childhood: 1-to 4 years old children
Prenatal exposure to fluoride and neuropsychological development in early childhood: 1-to 4 years old children Open
View article: Serum metal levels in a population of Spanish pregnant women
Serum metal levels in a population of Spanish pregnant women Open
View article: Advancing tools for human early lifecourse exposome research and translation (ATHLETE)
Advancing tools for human early lifecourse exposome research and translation (ATHLETE) Open
Early life stages are vulnerable to environmental hazards and present important windows of opportunity for lifelong disease prevention. This makes early life a relevant starting point for exposome studies. The Advancing Tools for Human Ear…
View article: Spirometric phenotypes from early childhood to young adulthood: a Chronic Airway Disease Early Stratification study
Spirometric phenotypes from early childhood to young adulthood: a Chronic Airway Disease Early Stratification study Open
Background The prevalences of obstructive and restrictive spirometric phenotypes, and their relation to early-life risk factors from childhood to young adulthood remain poorly understood. The aim was to explore these phenotypes and associa…
View article: DNA methylation changes associated with prenatal mercury exposure: A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies from PACE consortium
DNA methylation changes associated with prenatal mercury exposure: A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies from PACE consortium Open
View article: Exposure to metals and metalloids among pregnant women from Spain: Levels and associated factors
Exposure to metals and metalloids among pregnant women from Spain: Levels and associated factors Open
View article: Maternal Perfluoroalkyl Substances, Thyroid Hormones, and <i>DIO</i> Genes: A Spanish Cross-sectional Study
Maternal Perfluoroalkyl Substances, Thyroid Hormones, and <i>DIO</i> Genes: A Spanish Cross-sectional Study Open
Results of studies on perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and thyroid hormones (THs) are heterogeneous, and the mechanisms underlying the action of PFASs to target THs have not been fully characterized. We examined the relation between first…
View article: Pre and postnatal exposure to mercury and respiratory health in preschool children from the Spanish INMA Birth Cohort Study
Pre and postnatal exposure to mercury and respiratory health in preschool children from the Spanish INMA Birth Cohort Study Open