International archives of occupational and environmental health, Jan 9, 2017
Few studies have evaluated teachers' respiratory health, especially its relationship with sch... more Few studies have evaluated teachers' respiratory health, especially its relationship with school/home environment, and school policies. This study assessed asthma and smoking prevalence among teachers in Romania, teacher's perception and knowledge of the school environment, policies and asthma management, and how school and home environment affected asthma, allergy, and respiratory infection symptoms. This cross-sectional study obtained information from 104 Romanian teachers utilizing teacher questionnaire data for Romania only, as part of the Schools Indoor Pollution and Health: Observatory Network in Europe (SINPHONIE) study, a multicenter European research project conducted between 2010 and 2012. The SINPHONIE questionnaire collected comprehensive information on school and home environment, respiratory symptoms, smoking, and school policies. We used unconditional logistic regression analysis to examine environment-outcome relationships while controlling for socio-demograp...
Hard-rock mining for metals, such as gold, silver, copper, zinc, iron and others, is recognized t... more Hard-rock mining for metals, such as gold, silver, copper, zinc, iron and others, is recognized to have a significant impact on the environmental media, soil and water, in particular. Toxic contaminants released from mine waste to surface water and groundwater is the primary concern, but human exposure to soil contaminants either directly, via inhalation of airborne dust particles, or indirectly, via food chain (ingestion of animal products and/or vegetables grown in contaminated areas), is also, significant. In this research, we analyzed data collected in 2007, as part of a larger environmental study performed in the Rosia Montana area in Transylvania, to provide the Romanian governmental authorities with data on the levels of metal contamination in environmental media from this historical mining area. The data were also considered in policy decision to address mining-related environmental concerns in the area. We examined soil and water data collected from residential areas near t...
BackgroundCancer research is a national and international priority, with the efficiency and effec... more BackgroundCancer research is a national and international priority, with the efficiency and effectiveness of current anti-tumor therapies being one of the major challenges with which physicians are faced.ObjectiveTo assess the impact of exposure to tobacco smoke, arsenic, and phthalates on cervical cancer treatment.MethodsWe investigated 37 patients with locally advanced cervical carcinoma who underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy. We determined cotinine and five phthalate metabolites in urine samples collected prior to cancer treatment, by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry, and urinary total arsenic by atomic absorption spectrometry with hydride generation. We used linear regression to evaluate the effects of cotinine, arsenic, and phthalates on the change in tumor size after treatment, adjusted for confounding variables.ResultsWe detected no significant associations between urinary cotinine, arsenic, or phthalate monoesters on change in tumor size after treatment, ...
In the car battery technology production the occupational exposure to lead continues to be an imp... more In the car battery technology production the occupational exposure to lead continues to be an important cause of morbidity. Monitoring the work environment and health status are efficient means within an integrated health and safety occupational strategy. Rezumat: În tehnologia fabricării de acumulatori auto expunerea profesională la plumb continuă să fie una din cauzele de îmbolnavire. Monitorizarea mediului de muncă concomitent cu evaluarea stării de sănătate a personalului expus la plumb sunt măsuri eficiente în cadrul unei strategii integrate de sănătate şi sigurantă ocupaţională.
International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 2015
The authors would like to let the readers know that this work was supported by Grant #R03ES020446... more The authors would like to let the readers know that this work was supported by Grant #R03ES020446 from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the NIEHS or the NIH. The NIEHS played no role in the study design; in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data; in the writing of the report; or in the decision to submit this article for publication. The authors would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
This document describes the guidelines framework for healthy environments within European schools... more This document describes the guidelines framework for healthy environments within European schools which was developed within SINPHONIE (Schools Indoor Pollution and Health – Observatory Network in Europe) project. Its objective is to provide a reference guide which links together both coherently and comprehensively the most up-to-date knowledge informed by the outcome of the SINPHONIE project. This includes key drivers and prevention, control, remediation and communication strategies for a healthy school environment in Europe. These guidelines for healthy environments within European schools are primarily directed at the relevant policy-makers at both European and national levels and at local authorities aiming to improve the indoor school environment in their countries while respecting the specificities (environmental, social, economic) of their national and local situations. A second target group which is expected to benefit directly from these guidelines includes school-building ...
BackgroundIsocyanates are one of the most commonly reported causes of occupational asthma; howeve... more BackgroundIsocyanates are one of the most commonly reported causes of occupational asthma; however, the risks of developing isocyanate asthma in modern production facilities remain poorly defined. We evaluated TDI exposure and respiratory health among an inception cohort of workers during their first year of employment at a new polyurethane foam production factory.MethodsForty‐nine newly hired workers were evaluated pre‐employment, 6‐months, and 12‐months post‐employment through questionnaire, spirometry, and TDI‐specific serology. Airborne TDI levels were monitored by fixed‐point air sampling and limited personal sampling. Qualitative surface SWYPE™ tests were performed to evaluate potential sources of skin exposure.ResultsAirborne TDI levels overall were low; over 90% of fixed‐point air measurements were below the limit of detection (0.1 ppb). Over the first year of employment, 12 of the 49 original workers (24.5%) were lost to follow‐up, no additional workers were enrolled, and s...
NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security, 2007
... EUGEN S. GURZAU*, ANCA ELENA GURZAU, IULIA NEAMTIU, ALEXANDRU COMAN Environmental Health Cent... more ... EUGEN S. GURZAU*, ANCA ELENA GURZAU, IULIA NEAMTIU, ALEXANDRU COMAN Environmental Health Center, Cetatii 23 A, 400166 Cluj Napoca ... of health effects, including cancer (Abernathy et al., 1999): skin, bladder (Cuzick et al., 1992), lung, kidney (Surdu et al., 1997 ...
International archives of occupational and environmental health, Jan 9, 2017
Few studies have evaluated teachers' respiratory health, especially its relationship with sch... more Few studies have evaluated teachers' respiratory health, especially its relationship with school/home environment, and school policies. This study assessed asthma and smoking prevalence among teachers in Romania, teacher's perception and knowledge of the school environment, policies and asthma management, and how school and home environment affected asthma, allergy, and respiratory infection symptoms. This cross-sectional study obtained information from 104 Romanian teachers utilizing teacher questionnaire data for Romania only, as part of the Schools Indoor Pollution and Health: Observatory Network in Europe (SINPHONIE) study, a multicenter European research project conducted between 2010 and 2012. The SINPHONIE questionnaire collected comprehensive information on school and home environment, respiratory symptoms, smoking, and school policies. We used unconditional logistic regression analysis to examine environment-outcome relationships while controlling for socio-demograp...
Hard-rock mining for metals, such as gold, silver, copper, zinc, iron and others, is recognized t... more Hard-rock mining for metals, such as gold, silver, copper, zinc, iron and others, is recognized to have a significant impact on the environmental media, soil and water, in particular. Toxic contaminants released from mine waste to surface water and groundwater is the primary concern, but human exposure to soil contaminants either directly, via inhalation of airborne dust particles, or indirectly, via food chain (ingestion of animal products and/or vegetables grown in contaminated areas), is also, significant. In this research, we analyzed data collected in 2007, as part of a larger environmental study performed in the Rosia Montana area in Transylvania, to provide the Romanian governmental authorities with data on the levels of metal contamination in environmental media from this historical mining area. The data were also considered in policy decision to address mining-related environmental concerns in the area. We examined soil and water data collected from residential areas near t...
BackgroundCancer research is a national and international priority, with the efficiency and effec... more BackgroundCancer research is a national and international priority, with the efficiency and effectiveness of current anti-tumor therapies being one of the major challenges with which physicians are faced.ObjectiveTo assess the impact of exposure to tobacco smoke, arsenic, and phthalates on cervical cancer treatment.MethodsWe investigated 37 patients with locally advanced cervical carcinoma who underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy. We determined cotinine and five phthalate metabolites in urine samples collected prior to cancer treatment, by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry, and urinary total arsenic by atomic absorption spectrometry with hydride generation. We used linear regression to evaluate the effects of cotinine, arsenic, and phthalates on the change in tumor size after treatment, adjusted for confounding variables.ResultsWe detected no significant associations between urinary cotinine, arsenic, or phthalate monoesters on change in tumor size after treatment, ...
In the car battery technology production the occupational exposure to lead continues to be an imp... more In the car battery technology production the occupational exposure to lead continues to be an important cause of morbidity. Monitoring the work environment and health status are efficient means within an integrated health and safety occupational strategy. Rezumat: În tehnologia fabricării de acumulatori auto expunerea profesională la plumb continuă să fie una din cauzele de îmbolnavire. Monitorizarea mediului de muncă concomitent cu evaluarea stării de sănătate a personalului expus la plumb sunt măsuri eficiente în cadrul unei strategii integrate de sănătate şi sigurantă ocupaţională.
International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 2015
The authors would like to let the readers know that this work was supported by Grant #R03ES020446... more The authors would like to let the readers know that this work was supported by Grant #R03ES020446 from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the NIEHS or the NIH. The NIEHS played no role in the study design; in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data; in the writing of the report; or in the decision to submit this article for publication. The authors would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
This document describes the guidelines framework for healthy environments within European schools... more This document describes the guidelines framework for healthy environments within European schools which was developed within SINPHONIE (Schools Indoor Pollution and Health – Observatory Network in Europe) project. Its objective is to provide a reference guide which links together both coherently and comprehensively the most up-to-date knowledge informed by the outcome of the SINPHONIE project. This includes key drivers and prevention, control, remediation and communication strategies for a healthy school environment in Europe. These guidelines for healthy environments within European schools are primarily directed at the relevant policy-makers at both European and national levels and at local authorities aiming to improve the indoor school environment in their countries while respecting the specificities (environmental, social, economic) of their national and local situations. A second target group which is expected to benefit directly from these guidelines includes school-building ...
BackgroundIsocyanates are one of the most commonly reported causes of occupational asthma; howeve... more BackgroundIsocyanates are one of the most commonly reported causes of occupational asthma; however, the risks of developing isocyanate asthma in modern production facilities remain poorly defined. We evaluated TDI exposure and respiratory health among an inception cohort of workers during their first year of employment at a new polyurethane foam production factory.MethodsForty‐nine newly hired workers were evaluated pre‐employment, 6‐months, and 12‐months post‐employment through questionnaire, spirometry, and TDI‐specific serology. Airborne TDI levels were monitored by fixed‐point air sampling and limited personal sampling. Qualitative surface SWYPE™ tests were performed to evaluate potential sources of skin exposure.ResultsAirborne TDI levels overall were low; over 90% of fixed‐point air measurements were below the limit of detection (0.1 ppb). Over the first year of employment, 12 of the 49 original workers (24.5%) were lost to follow‐up, no additional workers were enrolled, and s...
NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security, 2007
... EUGEN S. GURZAU*, ANCA ELENA GURZAU, IULIA NEAMTIU, ALEXANDRU COMAN Environmental Health Cent... more ... EUGEN S. GURZAU*, ANCA ELENA GURZAU, IULIA NEAMTIU, ALEXANDRU COMAN Environmental Health Center, Cetatii 23 A, 400166 Cluj Napoca ... of health effects, including cancer (Abernathy et al., 1999): skin, bladder (Cuzick et al., 1992), lung, kidney (Surdu et al., 1997 ...
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