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Physico-chemical characterization of Anopheles gambiae s.l. breeding sites and kdr mutations in urban areas of Cotonou and Natitingou, Benin

BMC Infectious Diseases
Background This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the physicochemical characteristics of An. gambiae s.s. and An. coluzzii breeding sites, the susceptibility profiles to commonly used insecticides in public health, and the underlying ...
Innocent Djègbè, Donald Hessou-Djossou, Massioudou Koto Yerima Gounou Boukari, Odilon Nonfodji, Geneviève Tchigossou, Rousseau Djouaka, Sylvie Cornelie, Martin Akogbeto, Luc Djogbenou, Fabrice Chandre   +9 more
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Cosmetic Habits Associated With Breast Cancer in Benin: A Multicenter Case-Control Study. [PDF]

J Cosmet Dermatol
ABSTRACT Introduction Breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer‐related death among women worldwide. An increasing number of studies highlight the contribution of environmental and lifestyle factors, including cosmetic use, in its development. Objective To assess the association between cosmetic and dietary habits and breast cancer risk among ...
Bérénice D, Moutaïrou MG, Fréddy G, Marielle A, Angèle AK, Zavier Z, Angeline TB, Hugues A, Félix A.   +8 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Physicochemical Characterization of Air Pollution Particulate Matter (PM2.5 and PM>2.5) in an Urban Area of Cotonou, Benin

Atmosphere, 2023
PM2.5 and PM>2.5 samples were collected in Cotonou (Benin) using high volume cascade impaction air samplers. The samplings were based on continuous collection over twelve days.
Fresnel Cachon, F. Cazier, A. Verdin, D. Dewaele, P. Genevray, A. Delbende, Lucie Ayi-fanou, F. Aïssi, A. Sanni, D. Courcot   +9 more
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Urban Ecosystem Services and Determinants of Stakeholders’ Perception for Sustainable Cities Planning in Cotonou (Benin)

Sustainability, 2023
Anarchic urbanization and land artificialization expose urban ecosystems and ecosystem services (ES) to threat. Urban ecosystems and trees play a crucial role in improving urban environments, and their management depends on the perceptions and ...
Assouhan Jonas Atchadé, Madjouma Kanda, Fousséni Folega, J. Atela, M. Dourma, K. Wala, K. Akpagana   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Seroepidemiology of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women and detection of infection acquired during pregnancy in Cotonou, Benin

Parasite, 2023
Assessing the prevalence of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women and the associated risk factors is the first step in defining policy for the prevention of congenital toxoplasmosis in a given population.
A. Mercier, R. Amagbégnon, Célia Dechavanne, M. Dambrun, Urielle Yehouénou, Noé Akondé, Florence Migot-Nabias, Aretas Babatoundé Nounnagnon Tonouhéwa, A. Hamidović, N. Fievet, Angéline Tonato-Bagnan, Aurore Ogouyemi-Hounto, M. Alao, M. Dardé, Dorothée Kindé-Gazard   +14 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Maritime international trade and bioinvasions: A three‐year long survey of small mammals in Autonomous Port of Cotonou, Benin

Journal of Applied Ecology, 2023
International trade has been favouring the dissemination of a wide suite of invasive alien species. Upstream prevention through the monitoring of entry points is identified as an appropriate strategy to achieve control of bioinvasions and their ...
S. Badou, A. Missihoun, Clément Agbangla, P. Gauthier, G. Houéménou, H. Dossou, J. Etougbétché, Tasnime Adamjy, Arlette Tchabi, Laurent Faton, K. Hima, Camille Evenamia, C. Diagne, A. Besnard, A. Dalecky, G. Dobigny   +15 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Trees Diversity and Species with High Ecological Importance for a Resilient Urban Area: Evidence from Cotonou City (West Africa)

Climate, 2023
Rapid urbanization and climate change effects may cause dramatic changes in ecosystem functions in cities, thereby inevitably affecting the growth performance of old trees.
Assouhan Jonas Atchadé, Madjouma Kanda, Fousséni Folega, H. Yédomonhan, M. Dourma, K. Wala, K. Akpagana   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Urban Flora Structure and Carbon Storage Potential of Woody Trees in Different Land Use Units of Cotonou (West Africa)

Urban Science, 2023
Urbanization is a current concern, particularly in Africa, where it is expected to continue and increasingly threaten the effectiveness of plant biodiversity, natural carbon sinks, and the sustainability of cities.
Assouhan Jonas Atchadé, Madjouma Kanda, Fousséni Folega, A. Diouf, S. Agbahoungba, M. Dourma, K. Wala, K. Akpagana   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Biological invasions in international seaports: a case study of exotic rodents in Cotonou

Urban Ecosystems, 2023
Black rat ( Rattus rattus ), brown rat ( Rattus norvegicus ), and house mouse ( Mus musculus ) are known to be among the most common anthropophilic rodent species in cities worldwide.
S. Badou, K. Hima, C. Agbangla, P. Gauthier, A. Missihoun, G. Houéménou, A. Loiseau, C. Brouat, G. Dobigny   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Estimation de la puissance énergétique éolienne à partir de la distribution de Weibull sur la côte béninoise à Cotonou dans le Golfe de Guinée

Journal of Renewable Energies, 2023
La situation énergétique au Bénin est caractérisée par un faible taux d’accès à l’électricité et une dépendance quasi-totale vis-à-vis de l’extérieur en énergie électrique.
Mathias Adjimon Houékpohéha, B. Kounouhewa, Bernard Noukpo Tokpohozin, C. N. Awanou   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source