Exposure to biomass smoke is associated with an increased expression of circulating miRNA-126 and miRNA-155 in Mexican women: a pilot study
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DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2018.1526181
Abstract: Abstract Household air pollution has been associated as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the expression of vascular inflammation regulators miR-126 and miR-155 in plasma… read more here.
Keywords: biomass smoke; expression; exposure; study ... See more keywords
Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about the health hazards of biomass smoke exposure amongst commercial food vendors in Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0191458
Abstract: Background Exposure to biomass smoke is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa. Commercial food vendors in Nigeria and elsewhere in Africa are commonly exposed to biomass smoke from open fire cooking both… read more here.
Keywords: biomass smoke; knowledge; food vendors; exposure ... See more keywords
Association between oesophageal cancer and biomass smoke exposure: a case-control study
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DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2022.1422
Abstract: Most African populations are regularly exposed to biomass smoke, but knowledge of associated health implications is limited. This study aimed to investigate the association between oesophageal cancer (OC) and exposure to biomass smoke. This case-control… read more here.
Keywords: biomass; biomass smoke; association; study ... See more keywords
Health Impacts of Ambient Biomass Smoke in Tasmania, Australia
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17093264
Abstract: The island state of Tasmania has marked seasonal variations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations related to wood heating during winter, planned forest fires during autumn and spring, and bushfires during summer. Biomass smoke causes… read more here.
Keywords: health; smoke tasmania; biomass smoke; health impacts ... See more keywords
Evidence of Biomass Smoke Exposure as a Causative Factor for the Development of COPD
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DOI: 10.3390/toxics5040036
Abstract: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive disease of the lungs characterised by chronic inflammation, obstruction of airways, and destruction of the parenchyma (emphysema). These changes gradually impair lung function and prevent normal breathing.… read more here.
Keywords: biomass smoke; biomass; exposure; evidence ... See more keywords