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Glutathione peroxidase inhibitory assay for electrophilic pollutants in diesel exhaust and tobacco smoke [PDF]

open access: yesAnalytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 2012
We developed a rapid kinetic bioassay demonstrating the inhibition of glutathione peroxidase 1 (GPx-1) by organic electrophilic pollutants, such as acrolein, crotonaldehyde, and p-benzoquinone, that are frequently found as components of tobacco smoke, diesel exhaust, and other combustion sources.
Norbert, Staimer   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

From Green Governance to Biodiversity Strategy: The Role of Environmentally Experienced Directors in Chinese Firms

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates how directors with environmental protection (EP) backgrounds influence corporate biodiversity concern (BIO) among Chinese A‐share listed firms from 2008 to 2023. Drawing on Upper Echelons Theory, we argue that directors' environmental expertise shapes firms' biodiversity strategies.
Chengming Huang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Inhalation of hazardous air pollutants from environmental tobacco smoke in US residences [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, 2004
In the United States, 48 million adults smoke 3.5-5 x 10(11) cigarettes/year. Many cigarettes are smoked in private residences, causing regular environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure to roughly 31 million nonsmokers (11% of the US population), including 16 million juveniles.
Nazaroff, William W, Singer, B C
openaire   +3 more sources

The Epidemiological Landscape and Burden of Chronic Disease in Australia: Contextualizing the Distinct Profile of Tasmania

open access: yesChronic Diseases and Translational Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Chronic diseases are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide and impose a substantial and long‐lasting burden on individuals, families, communities, and healthcare systems. In Australia, more than 47% of the population had at least one chronic condition in 2018, and the prevalence rose sharply with age: approximately 80% of ...
Getahun Kebede Beyera
wiley   +1 more source

Charge State Influence on Stability and Isomerism in Dehydrogenated PAHs: Insights from Anthracene, Acridine, and Phenazine

open access: yesChemPhysChem, Volume 26, Issue 6, March 15, 2025.
The ionization of anthracene, acridine, and phenazine has been explored, along with the removal of one and two hydrogen atoms, to provide valuable information for astrochemists and to understand the behavior of the resulting structures and their electronic reorganization. Abstract In this study, we systematically explored the stability and isomerism of
Khaldia Zghida   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Social Accounting for Work‐Related Injuries: Towards a Sustainable Management of Social Externalities

open access: yesCorporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The present study seeks to advance the understanding of the determinants of occupational injuries, thereby enhancing both academic knowledge and decision‐making in the management and implementation of occupational health and safety measures.
Rosa María Cañaveras Perea   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Implementing smoke-free policies in low- and middle-income countries: A brief review and research agenda

open access: yesTobacco Induced Diseases, 2019
Introduction Some low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) struggle to implement smoke-free policies. We sought to review the academic and gray literature, and propose a research agenda to improve implementation of smoke-free policies and make them more ...
M. Justin Byron   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Food‐grade proteins, lipids, and fibers as potential tools to ameliorate cardiovascular disorders: A review

open access: yesFood Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
Abstract Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of global mortality, necessitating effective preventive and adjunct therapeutic strategies beyond conventional pharmacological interventions. Although previous reviews have focused on individual nutrients or dietary patterns, this review provides a mechanism‐based, integrative perspective
Sridevi Shanmugam   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characterization of urinary cotinine concentrations among non-smoking adults in smoking and smoke-free homes in the Korean national environmental health survey (KoNEHS) cycle 3 (2015–2017)

open access: yesBMC Public Health, 2021
Background Although many indoor public places have implemented smoke-free regulations, private homes have remained sources of tobacco smoke pollutants.
Jeonghoon Kim   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Obesogenic Effects of Exposure to Tobacco Smoke and Air Pollution in Children

open access: yesISEE Conference Abstracts, 2013
Background:Increased childhood body mass index (BMI) and obesity prevalence have been associated with exposure to tobacco smoke (secondhand smoke (SHS) and maternal smoking during pregnancy) and to...
Robert McConnell   +7 more
openaire   +1 more source

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