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Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, Volume 6, Issue 2 (February 2009), Pages 414-861

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p. 414-432

Virgil Iordache, Felicia Gherghel and Erika Kothe Review: Assessing the Effect of Disturbances on Ectomycorrhiza Diversity Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 414-432; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020414 Received: 9 October 2008 / Accepted: 24 January 2009 / Published: 1 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (412 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Biodegradability and Environmental Sciences)

p. 433-444

Vassiliki Mantziou, Constantine I. Vardavas, Eleni Kletsiou and Kostas N. Priftis Article: Predictors of Childhood Exposure to Parental Secondhand Smoke in the House and Family Car Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 433-444; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020433 Received: 31 December 2008 / Accepted: 24 January 2009 / Published: 2 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (205 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Smoking and Tobacco Control)

p. 445-462

Athanasios Valavanidis, Thomais Vlachogianni and Konstantinos Fiotakis Article: Tobacco Smoke: Involvement of Reactive Oxygen Species and Stable Free Radicals in Mechanisms of Oxidative Damage, Carcinogenesis and Synergistic Effects with Other Respirable Particles Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 445-462; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020445 Received: 12 November 2008 / Accepted: 25 January 2009 / Published: 2 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (1250 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Smoking and Tobacco Control)

p. 463-477

Milena Falcaro, Andrew C. Povey, Anne Fielder, Elizabeth Nahit and Andrew Pickles Article: Estimating Intervention Effects in a Complex Multi-Level Smoking Prevention Study Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 463-477; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020463 Received: 9 December 2008 / Accepted: 22 January 2009 / Published: 3 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (201 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Tobacco Smoking and Public Health)

p. 478-491

Osnat Segev, Ariel Kushmaro and Asher Brenner Review: Environmental Impact of Flame Retardants (Persistence and Biodegradability) Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 478-491; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020478 Received: 22 January 2009 / Accepted: 3 February 2009 / Published: 5 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (299 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Biodegradability and Environmental Sciences)

p. 492-525

Melanie Swan Article: Emerging Patient-Driven Health Care Models: An Examination of Health Social Networks, Consumer Personalized Medicine and Quantified Self-Tracking Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 492-525; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020492 Received: 9 January 2009 / Accepted: 2 February 2009 / Published: 5 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (3229 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Public Health: Feature Papers)

p. 526-546

David M. Penetar, Elena M. Kouri, Elissa M. McCarthy, Michelle M. Lilly, Erica N. Peters, Trisha M. Juliano and Scott E. Lukas Article: Nicotine Pretreatment Increases Dysphoric Effects of Alcohol in Luteal-Phase Female Volunteers Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 526-546; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020526 Received: 27 November 2008 / Accepted: 2 February 2009 / Published: 5 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (259 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Tobacco Smoking and Public Health)

p. 547-557

Grahame M. Tebbutt, Deborah Wilson and Ian Holtby Article: A Study of 279 General Outbreaks of Gastrointestinal Infection in the North-East Region of England Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 547-557; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020547 Received: 28 October 2008 / Accepted: 3 February 2009 / Published: 5 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (230 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Public Health: Feature Papers)

p. 558-567

Constantin Papastefanou Article: Radioactivity of Tobacco Leaves and Radiation Dose Induced from Smoking Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 558-567; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020558 Received: 21 November 2008 / Accepted: 20 January 2009 / Published: 5 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (2510 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Tobacco Smoking and Public Health)

p. 568-578

Fabrizio Giannandrea Article: Correlation Analysis of Cocoa Consumption Data with Worldwide Incidence Rates of Testicular Cancer and Hypospadias Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 568-578; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020578 Received: 31 December 2008 / Accepted: 2 February 2009 / Published: 5 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (271 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Public Health: Feature Papers)

p. 579-591

Richard J. Bloomer and Kelsey H. Fisher-Wellman Article: Postprandial Oxidative Stress in Exercise Trained and Sedentary Cigarette Smokers Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 579-591; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020579 Received: 29 October 2008 / Accepted: 2 February 2009 / Published: 6 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (221 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Tobacco Smoking and Public Health)

p. 592-600

Alice L. Anderson and Elizabeth Chaney Article: Pubic Lice (Pthirus pubis): History, Biology and Treatment vs. Knowledge and Beliefs of US College Students Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 592-600; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020592 Received: 29 December 2008 / Accepted: 25 January 2009 / Published: 6 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (241 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Public Health: Feature Papers)

p. 601-607

Yueh-Hsiu Chiu, Jaime E. Hart, Thomas J. Smith, S. Katharine Hammond, Eric Garshick and Francine Laden Communication: Nicotine Contamination in Particulate Matter Sampling Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 601-607; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020601 Received: 31 December 2008 / Accepted: 4 February 2009 / Published: 9 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (265 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Tobacco Smoking and Public Health)

p. 608-621

Patrick Peretti-Watel and Jean Constance Article: “It’s All We Got Left”. Why Poor Smokers are Less Sensitive to Cigarette Price Increases Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 608-621; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020608 Received: 29 December 2008 / Accepted: 6 February 2009 / Published: 10 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (326 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Tobacco Smoking and Public Health)

p. 622-634

Yonghua He, Youxin Liang and Hua Fu Article: Application of Bayesian Methods to Exposure Assessment of Area Concentrations at a Rubber Factory Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 622-634; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020622 Received: 10 December 2008 / Accepted: 5 February 2009 / Published: 11 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (196 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Public Health: Feature Papers)

p. 635-642

Richard E. Scranton, Wildon R. Farwell and John M. Gaziano Article: Lack of Cholesterol Awareness among Physicians Who Smoke Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 635-642; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020635 Received: 2 December 2008 / Accepted: 9 February 2009 / Published: 11 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (180 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Tobacco Smoking and Public Health)

p. 643-653

Anita K. Patlolla, Constance Barnes, Diahanna Hackett and Paul B. Tchounwou Article: Potassium Dichromate Induced Cytotoxicity, Genotoxicity and Oxidative Stress in Human Liver Carcinoma (HepG₂) Cells Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 643-653; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020643 Received: 11 November 2008 / Accepted: 10 February 2009 / Published: 12 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (286 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Public Health: Feature Papers)

p. 654-677

Thomas Cochrane, Rachel C. Davey, Chris Gidlow, Graham R. Smith, Jon Fairburn, Christopher J. Armitage, Hilde Stephansen and Svetlana Speight Article: Small Area and Individual Level Predictors of Physical Activity in Urban Communities: A Multi-Level Study in Stoke on Trent, England Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 654-677; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020654 Received: 18 November 2008 / Accepted: 10 February 2009 / Published: 13 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (419 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Public Health: Feature Papers)

p. 678-693

R.C. Andrew Thompson, Susan J. Kutz and Andrew Smith Article: Parasite Zoonoses and Wildlife: Emerging Issues Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 678-693; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020678 Received: 4 January 2009 / Accepted: 10 February 2009 / Published: 13 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (559 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Public Health: Feature Papers)

p. 694-709

Diane Bélanger, Pierre Gosselin, Pierre Valois, Stéphane Germain and Belkacem Abdous Article: Use of a Remote Car Starter in Relation to Smog and Climate Change Perceptions: A Population Survey in Québec (Canada) Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 694-709; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020694 Received: 25 December 2008 / Accepted: 8 February 2009 / Published: 16 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (431 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Public Health: Feature Papers)

p. 710-721

Ene Indermitte, Astrid Saava and Enn Karro Article: Exposure to High Fluoride Drinking Water and Risk of Dental Fluorosis in Estonia Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 710-721; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020710 Received: 31 December 2008 / Accepted: 12 February 2009 / Published: 16 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (399 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Public Health: Feature Papers)

p. 722-740

Kevin C. Davis, Matthew C. Farrelly, Peter Messeri and Jennifer Duke Article: The Impact of National Smoking Prevention Campaigns on Tobacco-Related Beliefs, Intentions to Smoke and Smoking Initiation: Results from a Longitudinal Survey of Youth in the United States Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 722-740; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020722 Received: 12 December 2008 / Accepted: 15 February 2009 / Published: 19 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (243 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Smoking and Tobacco Control)

p. 741-758

Aonghus McNabola and Laurence William Gill Review: The Control of Environmental Tobacco Smoke: A Policy Review Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 741-758; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020741 Received: 16 December 2008 / Accepted: 14 February 2009 / Published: 20 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (252 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Smoking and Tobacco Control)

p. 759-786

Anil Markandya and Aline Chiabai Article: Valuing Climate Change Impacts on Human Health: Empirical Evidence from the Literature Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 759-786; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020759 Received: 29 December 2008 / Accepted: 17 February 2009 / Published: 23 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (475 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Sustainability: Environmental Studies and Public Health)

p. 787-797

Nickolas D. Zaller, Alexander R. Bazazi, Lavinia Velazquez and Josiah D. Rich Article: Attitudes toward Methadone among Out-of-Treatment Minority Injection Drug Users: Implications for Health Disparities Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 787-797; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020787 Received: 1 February 2009 / Accepted: 18 February 2009 / Published: 23 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (183 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Drug Abuse and Addiction)

p. 798-843

Kamal Chaouachi Review: Hookah (Shisha, Narghile) Smoking and Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS). A Critical Review of the Relevant Literature and the Public Health Consequences Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 798-843; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020798 Received: 4 January 2009 / Accepted: 8 February 2009 / Published: 23 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (807 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Public Health: Feature Papers)

p. 844-861

Margaret A. Brunton Article: The Role of Effective Communication to Enhance Participation in Screening Mammography: A New Zealand Case Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(2), 844-861; doi:10.3390/ijerph6020844 Received: 10 December 2008 / Accepted: 19 February 2009 / Published: 24 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (366 KB)

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Public Health: Feature Papers)

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