AbstractMasking was the single most common non-pharmaceutical intervention in the course of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Most countries have implemented recommendations or mandates regarding the use of masks in public spaces. The aim of this short study was to analyse the correlation between mask usage against morbidity and mortality rates in the 2020-2021… Continue reading Correlation Between Mask Compliance and COVID-19 Outcomes in Europe
Category: Environment
Cannabinoid receptor 1 antagonist genistein attenuates marijuana-induced vascular inflammation
Epidemiological studies reveal that marijuana increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, little is known about the mechanism. Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC), the psychoactive component of marijuana, binds to cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1/CNR1) in the vasculature and is implicated in CVD. A UK Biobank analysis found that cannabis was an risk factor for CVD. We found… Continue reading Cannabinoid receptor 1 antagonist genistein attenuates marijuana-induced vascular inflammation
Hourly Air Pollutants and Acute Coronary Syndrome Onset In 1.29 Million Patients
Short-term exposure to ambient air pollution has been linked with daily hospitalization and mortality of acute coronary syndrome (ACS); however, the associations of sub-daily (hourly) levels of criteria air pollutants with the onset of ACS and its subtypes have rarely been evaluated. Methods: We conducted a time-stratified case-crossover study among 1,292,880 ACS patients from 2,239… Continue reading Hourly Air Pollutants and Acute Coronary Syndrome Onset In 1.29 Million Patients
Psychological Distress Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Adults in the United Kingdom Based on Coordinated Analyses of 11 Longitudinal Studies
How population mental health has evolved across the COVID-19 pandemic under varied lockdown measures is poorly understood, and the consequences for health inequalities are unclear. Objective To investigate changes in mental health and sociodemographic inequalities from before and across the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in 11 longitudinal studies. Design, Setting, and Participants This… Continue reading Psychological Distress Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Adults in the United Kingdom Based on Coordinated Analyses of 11 Longitudinal Studies
Smartphone use undermines enjoyment of face-to-face social interactions
Using a field experiment and experience sampling, we found the first evidence that phone use may undermine the enjoyment people derive from real world social interactions. In Study 1, we recruited over 300 community members and students to share a meal at a restaurant with friends or family. Participants were randomly assigned to keep their… Continue reading Smartphone use undermines enjoyment of face-to-face social interactions
Risk and severity of SARS-CoV-2 reinfections during 2020-2022 in Vojvodina, Serbia: a population-level study
AbstractBackground: Data on the rate and severity of reinfections with SARS-CoV-2 in real-world settings are scarce and the effects of booster vaccination on reinfection risk are unknown. Methods: In a retrospective cohort study, all SARS-CoV-2 laboratory-confirmed residents of Vojvodina, registered in the database of the Institute of Public Health of Vojvodina, between March 6, 2020… Continue reading Risk and severity of SARS-CoV-2 reinfections during 2020-2022 in Vojvodina, Serbia: a population-level study
Detection of microplastics in human lung tissue using μFTIR spectroscopy
AbstractAirborne microplastics (MPs) have been sampled globally, and their concentration is known to increase in areas of high human population and activity, especially indoors. Respiratory symptoms and disease following exposure to occupational levels of MPs within industry settings have also been reported. It remains to be seen whether MPs from the environment can be inhaled,… Continue reading Detection of microplastics in human lung tissue using μFTIR spectroscopy
The Impact of Face-Masks on Total Mortality Heterogenous Effects by Gender and Age
AbstractGovernments around the world have been implementing several non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) to fight Covid-19 spread and its associated mortality. We estimate the causal impact of mandatory face-mask wearing policy in public places on (total) mortality in Switzerland. We exploit the staggered introduction of the policy across Swiss cantons using a Difference-in-Difference and an event study… Continue reading The Impact of Face-Masks on Total Mortality Heterogenous Effects by Gender and Age
Use of face masks did not impact COVID-19 incidence among 10–12-year-olds in Finland
AbstractIn fall 2021 in Finland, the recommendation to use face masks in schools for pupils ages 12 years and above was in place nationwide. Some cities recommended face masks for younger pupils as well. Our aim was to compare COVID-19 incidence among 10–12-year-olds between cities with different recommendations on the use of face masks in… Continue reading Use of face masks did not impact COVID-19 incidence among 10–12-year-olds in Finland
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