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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Volume 18, Issue 16

August-2 2021 - 656 articles

Cover Story: Electronic waste (e-waste) is a serious global problem. E-waste not only contains valuable metals but also many dangerous chemicals. Furthermore, the extraction of the valuable metals is often conducted by methods that cause harmful exposure to workers and their children. In the past, much of the world’s e-waste was transported to China, but now the e-waste goes to developing countries in Africa that have less regulation and often welcome the waste because of its economic value. The methods used to extract valuable components are often dangerous, for example, by burning old tires to extract copper wire or by using acid extraction. The result is the generation of toxic smoke high in particulates and dioxins, with contamination of air, soil, water and food. This publication reviews the e-waste issues in Africa, including the risks from the extraction of e-waste as well as the economic value of components. View this paper.
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Articles (656)

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
4,181 Views
15 Pages

To examine the influences of community-enriched environment on the cognitive trajectories of the elderly in China, using panel data of 10,057, 3994, 2387, and 1749 older persons aged 65–104 years of the 2005, 2008, 2011, and 2014 waves from the Chine...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,194 Views
15 Pages

Access to Water and Sanitation Infrastructures for Primary Schoolchildren in the South-Central Part of Côte d’Ivoire

  • Parfait K. Kouamé,
  • Anaïs Galli,
  • Maryna Peter,
  • Georg Loss,
  • Diarassouba Wassa,
  • Bassirou Bonfoh,
  • Jürg Utzinger and
  • Mirko S. Winkler

In rural settings of Côte d’Ivoire, access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) at schools is often lacking. The purpose of this study was to assess the availability, quality, and use of WASH infrastructure in schools in the south-central part of...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
4,163 Views
12 Pages

Introduction: Little is known on the nutritional and lifestyle variables of preschool children in Oman. This study analyzed data of the 2017 Oman National Nutrition Survey to assess the prevalence and interrelationships between dietary and movement v...

  • Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
5,368 Views
22 Pages

In this article, we present a review of the studies on the heights of children and teenagers in Colombia published since 1957. We focus on examining the geographic coverage, features of the population studied, height measurement techniques, authors’...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,924 Views
14 Pages

Relationship between Running Spatiotemporal Kinematics and Muscle Performance in Well-Trained Youth Female Athletes. A Cross-Sectional Study

  • Alejandro Castillo-Domínguez,
  • Jerónimo C. García-Romero,
  • Joaquín Páez-Moguer,
  • Tomás Ponce-García,
  • Miguel Medina-Alcántara and
  • José Ramón Alvero-Cruz

The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to analyse the relationship of neuromuscular performance and spatiotemporal parameters in 18 adolescent distance athletes (age, 15.5 ± 1.1 years). Using the OptoGait system, the power, rhythm, reactive st...

  • Article
  • Open Access
20 Citations
3,160 Views
13 Pages

The Significance of Occupants’ Interaction with Their Environment on Reducing Cooling Loads and Dermatological Distresses in East Mediterranean Climates

  • Jihan Muhaidat,
  • Aiman Albatayneh,
  • Mohammed N. Assaf,
  • Adel Juaidi,
  • Ramez Abdallah and
  • Francisco Manzano-Agugliaro

Global endeavors to respond to the problems caused by climate change and are leading to higher temperatures inside homes, which can cause skin conditions (such as eczema), lethargy, and poor concentration; disturbed sleep and fatigue are also rising....

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,697 Views
11 Pages

Association between physical performance and movement quality remains ambiguous. However, both affect injury risk. Furthermore, existing research rarely regards women. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the impact of physical performance component...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,167 Views
10 Pages

Changes in Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients Admitted to Inpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation

  • Stefania Costi,
  • Roberto Tonelli,
  • Antonio Brogneri,
  • Fabio Florini,
  • Nicolò Tilocca,
  • Massimo Vicentini,
  • Serena Baroncini,
  • Massimo Cerulli and
  • Enrico Clini

Aims: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) has proven to be effective and beneficial in middle-aged and older patients. However, solid data in large cohorts of elderly individuals are yet to be explored. This retrospective study investigated the general chara...

  • Review
  • Open Access
6 Citations
5,078 Views
36 Pages

There is an increasing call for recovery-oriented services but few reviews have been undertaken regarding such interventions. This review aims to synthesize evidence on recovery services to improve the lives of adults living with severe mental illnes...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
4,984 Views
11 Pages

Advancing Our Understanding of Dental Care Pathways of Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Canada: A Qualitative Study

  • Nazik M. Nurelhuda,
  • Mark T. Keboa,
  • Herenia P. Lawrence,
  • Belinda Nicolau and
  • Mary Ellen Macdonald

The burden of oral diseases and need for dental care are high among refugees and asylum seekers (humanitarian migrants). Canada’s Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) provides humanitarian migrants with limited dental services; however, this program...

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