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Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, Volume 6, Issue 3 (March 2009), Pages 862-1297

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p. 862-873 Open Access Dan Culica and Elizabeth Prezio Article: Hospital Board Infrastructure and Functions: The Role of Governance in Financial Performance Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 862-873; doi:10.3390/ijerph6030862 Received: 10 November 2008 / Accepted: 21 February 2009 / Published: 26 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (355 KB)
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Public Health: Feature Papers)
p. 874-888 Open Access Free Review Maura Lodovici and Elisabetta Bigagli Review: Biomarkers of Induced Active and Passive Smoking Damage Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 874-888; doi:10.3390/ijerph6030874 Received: 23 December 2008 / Accepted: 20 February 2009 / Published: 26 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (293 KB)
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Tobacco Smoking and Public Health)
p. 889-899 Open Access Sridhar Krishnamurti Article: Sensorineural Hearing Loss Associated with Occupational Noise Exposure: Effects of Age-Corrections Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 889-899; doi:10.3390/ijerph6030889 Received: 8 December 2008 / Accepted: 19 February 2009 / Published: 26 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (310 KB)
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Public Health: Feature Papers)
p. 900-914 Open Access Enrica Pizzi, Alessandra Di Pucchio, Luisa Mastrobattista, Renata Solimini, Roberta Pacifici and Simona Pichini Article: A Helpline Telephone Service for Tobacco Related Issues: The Italian Experience Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 900-914; doi:10.3390/ijerph6030900 Received: 24 December 2008 / Accepted: 14 February 2009 / Published: 26 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (420 KB)
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Smoking and Tobacco Control)
p. 915-926 Open Access Alessandra Di Pucchio, Enrica Pizzi, Giordano Carosi, Monica Mazzola, Donatella Mattioli, Roberta Pacifici and Simona Pichini Article: National Survey of the Smoking Cessation Services in Italy Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 915-926; doi:10.3390/ijerph6030915 Received: 24 December 2008 / Accepted: 21 February 2009 / Published: 26 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (309 KB)
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Smoking and Tobacco Control)
p. 927-940 Open Access Alinne Z. Barrera, Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable, Kevin L. Delucchi and Ricardo F. Muñoz Article: Global Reach of an Internet Smoking Cessation Intervention among Spanish- and English-Speaking Smokers from 157 Countries Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 927-940; doi:10.3390/ijerph6030927 Received: 30 December 2008 / Accepted: 19 February 2009 / Published: 26 February 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (311 KB)
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p. 941-942 Open Access Clifton C. Addison, Brenda W. Campbell-Jenkins, Daniel F. Sarpong, Jeffery Kibler, Madhu Singh, Patricia Dubbert, Gregory Wilson, Thomas Payne and Herman Taylor Correction: Correction: Addison, C.C., et al. Psychometric Evaluation of a Coping Strategies Inventory Short-Form (CSI-SF) in the Jackson Heart Study Cohort. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2007, 4, 243-249. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 941-942; doi:10.3390/ijerph6030941 Received: 20 February 2009 / Published: 2 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (127 KB)
p. 943-957 Open Access Henri-Jean Aubin, Ivan Berlin, Elisheva Smadja and Robert West Article: Factors Associated with Higher Body Mass Index, Weight Concern, and Weight Gain in a Multinational Cohort Study of Smokers Intending to Quit Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 943-957; doi:10.3390/ijerph6030943 Received: 29 December 2008 / Accepted: 26 February 2009 / Published: 2 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (315 KB)
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Smoking and Tobacco Control)
p. 958-970 Open Access Mario Mueller, Ingo Kipke, Franz Frey, Wulf Rossler, Gianpiero Lupi and Stefan Vetter Article: Antecedents and Covariates of Alcohol Consumption among Swiss Male Conscripts Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 958-970; doi:10.3390/ijerph6030958 Received: 29 December 2008 / Accepted: 19 February 2009 / Published: 2 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (169 KB)
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Drug Abuse and Addiction)
p. 971-979 Open Access Lazaros T. Sichletidis, Diamantis A. Chloros, Anastasios I. Tsiotsios and Dionisios G. Spyratos Article: Prevalence and Risk Factors for Initiation of Smoking in Greek High-School Students Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 971-979; doi:10.3390/ijerph6030971 Received: 15 December 2008 / Accepted: 14 February 2009 / Published: 2 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (161 KB)
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p. 980-998 Open Access Raquel Maria Rigotto Article: Exploring Fragility: Industrial Delocalization, Occupational and Environmental Risks, and Non-Governmental Organizations Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 980-998; doi:10.3390/ijerph6030980 Received: 22 December 2008 / Accepted: 3 March 2009 / Published: 5 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (688 KB)
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Sustainability: Environmental Studies and Public Health)
p. 999-1009 Open Access Koichi Miyaki, Htay Lwin, Katsunori Masaki, Yixuan Song, Yoshimitsu Takahashi, Masaaki Muramatsu and Takeo Nakayama Article: Association between a Polymorphism of Aminolevulinate Dehydrogenase (ALAD) Gene and Blood Lead Levels in Japanese Subjects Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 999-1009; doi:10.3390/ijerph6030999 Received: 4 January 2009 / Accepted: 4 March 2009 / Published: 6 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (193 KB)
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Public Health: Feature Papers)
p. 1010-1025 Open Access Yajuan Xia, Timothy J. Wade, Kegong Wu, Yanhong Li, Zhixiong Ning, X Chris Le, Binfei Chen, Yong Feng, Judy L. Mumford and Xingzhou He Article: Well Water Arsenic Exposure, Arsenic Induced Skin-Lesions and Self-Reported Morbidity in Inner Mongolia Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 1010-1025; doi:10.3390/ijerph6031010 Received: 19 January 2009 / Accepted: 26 February 2009 / Published: 9 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (179 KB)
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p. 1026-1040 Open Access Kymberle L. Sterling, Susan J. Curry, Sherry Emery, Amy K. Sporer, Robin J. Mermelstein, Michael Berbaum and Brian Flay Article: Internally-Developed Teen Smoking Cessation Programs: Characterizing the Unique Features of Programs Developed by Community-Based Organizations Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 1026-1040; doi:10.3390/ijerph6031026 Received: 4 February 2009 / Accepted: 4 March 2009 / Published: 10 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (242 KB)
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p. 1041-1054 Open Access Joris C. Verster and Monique A. Mets Article: Psychoactive Medication and Traffic Safety Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 1041-1054; doi:10.3390/ijerph6031041 Received: 1 February 2009 / Accepted: 2 March 2009 / Published: 10 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (444 KB)
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p. 1055-1074 Open Access Anjaneyulu Yerramilli, Challa Venkata Srinivas, Hari Prasad Dasari, Francis Tuluri, Loren D. White, Julius Baham, John H. Young, Robert Hughes, Chuck Patrick, Mark G. Hardy and Shelton J. Swanier Article: Simulation of Atmospheric Dispersion of Elevated Releases from Point Sources in Mississippi Gulf Coast with Different Meteorological Data Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 1055-1074; doi:10.3390/ijerph6031055 Received: 19 January 2009 / Accepted: 2 March 2009 / Published: 11 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (1888 KB)
p. 1075-1094 Open Access Chia-Ching Chen, Tetsuji Yamada, I-Ming Chiu and Yi-Kuen Liu Article: Evaluation of the Waste Tire Resources Recovery Program and Environmental Health Policy in Taiwan Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 1075-1094; doi:10.3390/ijerph6031075 Received: 5 January 2009 / Accepted: 7 March 2009 / Published: 12 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (184 KB)
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Public Health: Feature Papers)
p. 1095-1106 Open Access Jennifer W. Kahende, Bishwa Adhikari, Emmanuel Maurice, Valerie Rock and Ann Malarcher Article: Disparities in Health Care Utilization by Smoking Status – NHANES 1999-2004 Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 1095-1106; doi:10.3390/ijerph6031095 Received: 16 December 2008 / Accepted: 10 March 2009 / Published: 13 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (115 KB)
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Tobacco Smoking and Public Health)
p. 1107-1123 Open Access Timothy J. Wade, Yajuan Xia, Kegong Wu, Yanhong Li, Zhixiong Ning, X Chris Le, Xiufen Lu, Yong Feng, Xingzhou He and Judy L. Mumford Article: Increased Mortality Associated with Well-Water Arsenic Exposure in Inner Mongolia, China Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 1107-1123; doi:10.3390/ijerph6031107 Received: 16 January 2009 / Accepted: 24 February 2009 / Published: 16 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (226 KB)
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p. 1124-1144 Open Access Kea M. Jones, Mohammad S. Niaz, Cynthia M. Brooks, Shannon I. Roberson, Maria P. Aguinaga, Edward R. Hills, Valerie Montgomery Rice, Phillip Bourne, Donald Bruce and Anthony E. Archibong Article: Adverse Effects of a Clinically Relevant Dose of Hydroxyurea Used for the Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease on Male Fertility Endpoints Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 1124-1144; doi:10.3390/ijerph6031124 Received: 16 January 2009 / Accepted: 10 March 2009 / Published: 16 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (280 KB)
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p. 1145-1154 Open Access Marcia Regina Assalin, Edna dos Santos Almeida and Nelson Durán Article: Combined System of Activated Sludge and Ozonation for the Treatment of Kraft E1 Effluent Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 1145-1154; doi:10.3390/ijerph6031145 Received: 18 February 2009 / Accepted: 10 March 2009 / Published: 17 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (113 KB)
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Biodegradability and Environmental Sciences)
p. 1155-1173 Open Access Hugo Priemus and Elizabeth Schutte-Postma Article: Notes on the Particulate Matter Standards in the European Union and the Netherlands Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 1155-1173; doi:10.3390/ijerph6031155 Received: 5 December 2008 / Accepted: 26 February 2009 / Published: 17 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (1424 KB)
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Sustainability: Environmental Studies and Public Health)
p. 1174-1203 Open Access Free Review Clemencia Rodriguez, Paul Van Buynder, Richard Lugg, Palenque Blair, Brian Devine, Angus Cook and Philip Weinstein Review: Indirect Potable Reuse: A Sustainable Water Supply Alternative Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 1174-1203; doi:10.3390/ijerph6031174 Received: 22 December 2008 / Accepted: 11 March 2009 / Published: 17 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (191 KB)
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p. 1204-1214 Open Access John P. Ulhøi and Benedicte P. Ulhøi Article: Beyond Climate Focus and Disciplinary Myopia. The Roles and Responsibilities of Hospitals and Healthcare Professionals Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 1204-1214; doi:10.3390/ijerph6031204 Received: 1 February 2009 / Accepted: 13 March 2009 / Published: 19 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (62 KB)
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p. 1215-1234 Open Access Dorothy J. Wiley, David Elashoff, Emmanuel V. Masongsong, Diane M. Harper, Karen H. Gylys, Michael J. Silverberg, Robert L. Cook and Lisette M. Johnson-Hill Article: Smoking Enhances Risk for New External Genital Warts in Men Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 1215-1234; doi:10.3390/ijerph6031215 Received: 26 November 2008 / Accepted: 17 March 2009 / Published: 20 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (98 KB)
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Tobacco Smoking and Public Health)
p. 1235-1253 Open Access Paul Clayton and Judith Rowbotham Article: How the Mid-Victorians Worked, Ate and Died Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 1235-1253; doi:10.3390/ijerph6031235 Received: 9 February 2009 / Accepted: 28 February 2009 / Published: 20 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (138 KB)
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Public Health: Feature Papers)
p. 1254-1267 Open Access Raydel Valdés-Salgado, Luz Myriam Reynales-Shiguematsu, Eduardo C. Lazcano-Ponce and Mauricio Hernández-Avila Article: Susceptibility to Smoking among Adolescents and Its Implications for Mexico’s Tobacco Control Programs. Analysis of the Global Youth Tobacco Survey 2003-2004 and 2006-2007 Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 1254-1267; doi:10.3390/ijerph6031254 Received: 29 December 2008 / Accepted: 27 February 2009 / Published: 23 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (204 KB)
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p. 1268-1281 Open Access Carine Vereecken, Hilde van Houte, Veerle Martens, Isabelle Wittebroodt and Lea Maes Article: Parents’ and Teachers’ Opinions about the School Food Policy in Belgian Flemish Nursery Schools Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 1268-1281; doi:10.3390/ijerph6031268 Received: 24 February 2009 / Accepted: 19 March 2009 / Published: 24 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (230 KB)
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p. 1282-1297 Open Access Regina Grazuleviciene, Asta Danileviciute, Ruta Nadisauskiene and Jone Vencloviene Article: Maternal Smoking,GSTM1 and GSTT1 Polymorphism and Susceptibility to Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2009, 6(3), 1282-1297; doi:10.3390/ijerph6031282 Received: 4 February 2009 / Accepted: 21 March 2009 / Published: 26 March 2009 Show/Hide Abstract | Download PDF Full-text (205 KB)
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