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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Volume 18, Issue 5

March-1 2021 - 582 articles

Cover Story: This study aimed to evaluate the risk of COVID-19 due to health behaviors reflected by air pollution level during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in 159 cities in China. The attack rates of COVID-19 during the first two weeks after major cities’ closure were assessed concerning air quality index (AQI) two weeks before the closure. When PM2.5 levels exceeded 150, the infection risk decreased (relative risk, RR = 0.635, 95% CI: 0.442 to 0.912 for level 4; RR = 0.529, 95% CI: 0.337 to 0.830 for level 5, respectively). RR for PM2.5 and NO2 was 0.990 (95% CI, 0.984 to 0.997) and 0.946 (95% CI, 0.911 to 0.982), respectively, per one level increase of AQI. AQI before the pandemic was assumed as a surrogate variable for a mask-wearing. This provides evidence for the importance of wearing a mask to prevent an outbreak in a population. View this paper.
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Articles (582)

  • Article
  • Open Access
114 Citations
23,871 Views
12 Pages

Adolescents and young adults, particularly females, are highly vulnerable to the development of anxiety disorders, depression, and eating disorders. Comorbid anxiety disorder or depression in eating disorders are associated with greater symptom sever...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,481 Views
10 Pages

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), as part of the functional somatic syndromes, is frequent in the general population. Medical care and morbidity costs are high, and so is the psychological and somatic strain. The etiopathogenesis of IBS is still poorly...

  • Article
  • Open Access
23 Citations
6,496 Views
17 Pages

The individual experiences of older adults in long-term care are broadly recognized as an important source of information for measuring wellbeing and quality of care. Narrative research is a special type of qualitative research to elicit people’s ind...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
4,707 Views
17 Pages

Under global climate change and pressure from human activities, soil erosion is becoming a major concern in the quest for regional sustainable development in the Kagera basin (KB). However, few studies in this region have comprehensively considered t...

  • Review
  • Open Access
24 Citations
8,425 Views
11 Pages

A Meta-Analytical Comparison of the Effects of Small-Sided Games vs. Running-Based High-Intensity Interval Training on Soccer Players’ Repeated-Sprint Ability

  • Filipe Manuel Clemente,
  • Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo,
  • José Afonso,
  • Hugo Sarmento,
  • Thomas Rosemann and
  • Beat Knechtle

This systematic review with a meta-analysis was conducted to compare the effects of small-sided games (SSGs)-based interventions with the effects of running-based high-intensity interval training (HIIT) interventions on soccer players’ repeated sprin...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,114 Views
11 Pages

Changes in Anthropometric and Performance Parameters in High-Level Endurance Athletes during a Sports Season

  • Javier Alves,
  • Gema Barrientos,
  • Víctor Toro,
  • Esther Sánchez,
  • Diego Muñoz and
  • Marcos Maynar

Several anthropometric and performance parameters related to aerobic metabolism are associated with performance in endurance runners and are modified according to the training performed. The objective of this study was to investigate the ergospiromet...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,871 Views
15 Pages

Addition of Grape Skin and Stems Extracts in Wines during the Storage to Reduce the Sulfur Dioxide: Impact on Red Wine Quality

  • Rocío Casquete,
  • María José Benito,
  • Francisco Pérez-Nevado,
  • Ana Martínez,
  • Alberto Martín and
  • María de Guía Córdoba

This study aimed to evaluate the usefulness of bioactive extracts obtained from red wine by-products, such as grape skins and stems, for reducing or eliminating the use of SO2 in red wine production. Special attention was focused on guaranteeing the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,684 Views
13 Pages

Health Reporting Characteristics among Journalists in Nepal Utilizing a One Health Framework

  • Jessica S. Schwind,
  • Stephanie A. Norman,
  • Munshi Khaledur Rahman,
  • Holly L. Richmond,
  • Sameer M. Dixit,
  • Rajesh M. Rajbhandari,
  • Sarah K. Wagner and
  • Dibesh Karmacharya

Journalists play a crucial role in the dissemination of health-related information. In developing countries, such as Nepal, the media are integral in shaping the national agenda and informing the public of important health issues. With an increasing...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,708 Views
13 Pages

Introduction: Regardless of the country, advancements in medical care and infection prevention and control of bloodstream infections (BSIs) are an enormous burden of modern medicine. Objectives: The aim of our study was to describe the epidemiology a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
5,749 Views
13 Pages

Development of a Patient-Oriented Intervention to Support Patient-Provider Conversations about Unnecessary Lower Back Pain Imaging

  • Maryam Madani Larijani,
  • Cindy Dumba,
  • Heather Thiessen,
  • Angie Palen,
  • Tracey Carr,
  • Jason R. Vanstone,
  • Daryl R. Fourney,
  • Collin Hartness,
  • Robert Parker and
  • Gary Groot

Background: despite the efforts of multiple stakeholders to promote appropriate care throughout the healthcare system, studies show that two out of three lower back pain (LBP) patients expect to receive imaging. We used the Choosing Wisely Canada pat...

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Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health - ISSN 1660-4601