A survey on the correlation between PM2.5 concentration and the incidence of suspected and positive cases of COVID-19 referred to medical centers: A case study of Tehran

Hashemi, Fallah; Hoepner, Lori; Hamidinejad, Farahnaz Soleimani; Abbasi, Alireza; Afrashteh, Sima; Hoseini, Mohammad

doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134650

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“…According to the report of the World Health Organization, by November 16, 2022, 548 million people were infected and more than 6 million deaths worldwide had occurred (WHO, 2022 ). The emergence of new and mutated strains of the virus over time and the production of less effective vaccines have exacerbated this catastrophic health challenge (Hashemi et al, 2022b ; Viveiros-Rosa et al, 2022 ). From the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, simultaneously with treatment measures, health and preventive measures such as strict quarantine, social distancing, hand washing, disinfection of various surfaces, and wearing a mask among others, as health protocols to reduce and cut off the transmission chain were on the agenda of governments and health organizations (Alimohamadi et al, 2022a ; Amanollahi et al, 2021 ; Hashemi et al, 2022b ; Sharun et al, 2022 ).…”

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“…The emergence of new and mutated strains of the virus over time and the production of less effective vaccines have exacerbated this catastrophic health challenge (Hashemi et al, 2022b ; Viveiros-Rosa et al, 2022 ). From the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, simultaneously with treatment measures, health and preventive measures such as strict quarantine, social distancing, hand washing, disinfection of various surfaces, and wearing a mask among others, as health protocols to reduce and cut off the transmission chain were on the agenda of governments and health organizations (Alimohamadi et al, 2022a ; Amanollahi et al, 2021 ; Hashemi et al, 2022b ; Sharun et al, 2022 ). With the hypothesis of the persistence of the virus on different surfaces and its transmission through skin contact, personal and public hygiene by hand washing and disinfection of different surfaces became more important.…”

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A comprehensive health effects assessment of the use of sanitizers and disinfectants during COVID-19 pandemic: a global survey

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COVID-19 has affected all aspects of human life so far. From the outset of the pandemic, preventing the spread of COVID-19 through the observance of health protocols, especially the use of sanitizers and disinfectants was given more attention. Despite the effectiveness of disinfection chemicals in controlling and preventing COVID-19, there are critical concerns about their adverse effects on human health. This study aims to assess the health effects of sanitizers and disinfectants on a global scale. A total of 91,056 participants from 154 countries participated in this cross-sectional study. Information on the use of sanitizers and disinfectants and health was collected using an electronic questionnaire, which was translated into 26 languages via web-based platforms. The findings of this study suggest that detergents, alcohol-based substances, and chlorinated compounds emerged as the most prevalent chemical agents compared to other sanitizers and disinfectants examined. Most frequently reported health issues include skin effects and respiratory effects. The Chi-square test showed a significant association between chlorinated compounds (sodium hypochlorite and per-chlorine) with all possible health effects under investigation ( p -value <0.001). Examination of risk factors based on multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that alcohols and alcohols-based materials were associated with skin effects (OR, 1.98; 95%CI, 1.87–2.09), per-chlorine was associated with eye effects (OR, 1.83; 95%CI, 1.74–1.93), and highly likely with itching and throat irritation (OR, 2.00; 95%CI, 1.90–2.11). Furthermore, formaldehyde was associated with a higher prevalence of neurological effects (OR, 2.17; 95%CI, 1.92–2.44). Furthermore, formaldehyde was associated with a higher prevalence of neurological effects (OR, 2.17; 95%CI, 1.92–2.44). The use of sodium hypochlorite and per-chlorine also had a high chance of having respiratory effects. The findings of the current study suggest that health authorities need to implement more awareness programs about the side effects of using sanitizers and disinfectants during viral epidemics especially when they are used or overused. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11356-023-27197-6.

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A comprehensive health effects assessment of the use of sanitizers and disinfectants during COVID-19 pandemic: a global survey

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Hamidinejad

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“…From the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, simultaneously with treatment measures, health and preventive measures such as strict quarantine, social distancing, hand washing, disinfection of various surfaces, and wearing a mask among others, as health protocols to reduce and cut off the transmission chain were on the agenda of governments and health organizations [1,2]. SARS-CoV-2 infects target cells primarily via interaction of the receptor-binding domain of the S protein with the cellular angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor after activation of the S protein by transmembrane serine protease 2 (TMPRSS2) [3].…”

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Relationship between COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s disease

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is a life-threatening disease, especially in elderly individuals and those with comorbidities. The predominant clinical manifestation of COVID-19 is respiratory dysfunction, while neurological presentations are increasingly being recognized. SARSCoV-2 invades host cells primarily via attachment of the spike protein to the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor expressed on cell membranes. Patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are more susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection and prone to severe clinical outcomes. Recent studies have revealed some common risk factors for AD and COVID-19. An understanding of the association between COVID-19 and AD and the potential related mechanisms may lead to the development of novel approaches to treating both diseases. It is important to understand the mechanisms by which SARS-CoV-2 invades the central nervous system (CNS) and the associations and potential shared factors between COVID-19 and AD.

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“…The emergence of new and mutated strains of the virus over time has exacerbated this catastrophic health challenge (Hashemi et al, 2022b). From the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak until now, simultaneously with treatment measures, health and preventive measures such as strict quarantine, social distancing, hand washing, disinfection of various surfaces, and wearing a mask among others, as health protocols to reduce and cutting off the transmission chain were on the agenda of governments and health organizations (Alimohamadi et al, 2022a;Amanollahi et al, 2021;Hashemi et al, 2022b). With the hypothesis of the persistence of the virus on different surfaces and its transmission through skin contact, personal and public hygiene by hand washing and disinfection of different surfaces became more important.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…According to the report of the World Health Organization, by November 16, 2022, 548 million people were infected and more than 6 million deaths worldwide had occurred (WHO, 2022). The emergence of new and mutated strains of the virus over time has exacerbated this catastrophic health challenge (Hashemi et al, 2022b). From the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak until now, simultaneously with treatment measures, health and preventive measures such as strict quarantine, social distancing, hand washing, disinfection of various surfaces, and wearing a mask among others, as health protocols to reduce and cutting off the transmission chain were on the agenda of governments and health organizations (Alimohamadi et al, 2022a;Amanollahi et al, 2021;Hashemi et al, 2022b).…”

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A Comprehensive Health Effects Assessment of the Use of Sanitizers and Disinfectants during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Global Survey

Hashemi

Hoepner

Hamidinejad

et al. 2022

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COVID-19 has affected all aspects of human life so far. From the outset of the pandemic, preventing the spread of COVID-19 through the observance of health protocols, especially the use of sanitizers and disinfectants was given more attention. Despite the effectiveness of disinfection chemicals in controlling and preventing COVID-19, there are critical concerns about their adverse effects on human health. This study aims to assess the health effects of sanitizers and disinfectants on a global scale. A total of 91056 participants from 154 countries participated in this cross-sectional study through an electronic questionnaire. Results implied that detergents (67%), alcohol-based materials (56%), and chlorinated compounds (32%) were the most commonly used types of sanitizers and disinfectants. Most frequently reported health issues include skin complications 48.8% and respiratory complications 29.8%. The Chi-square test showed a significant association between chlorinated compounds with all possible health complications under investigation (p-value < 0.001). Examination of risk factors based on multivariate regression analysis showed that alcohols-based materials were associated with skin complications (OR, 1.98; 95%CI, 1.87–2.09), per-chlorine was associated with eye complications (OR, 1.83; 95%CI, 1.74–1.93), and highly likely with itching and throat irritation (OR, 2.00; 95%CI, 1.90–2.11). Furthermore, formaldehyde was associated with a higher prevalence of neurological complications (OR, 2.17; 95%CI, 1.92–2.44). The findings of the current study suggest that health authorities need to implement more awareness programs about the side effects of using sanitizers and disinfectants during viral epidemics.

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A survey on the correlation between PM2.5 concentration and the incidence of suspected and positive cases of COVID-19 referred to medical centers: A case study of Tehran

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A comprehensive health effects assessment of the use of sanitizers and disinfectants during COVID-19 pandemic: a global survey

A comprehensive health effects assessment of the use of sanitizers and disinfectants during COVID-19 pandemic: a global survey

Relationship between COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s disease

A Comprehensive Health Effects Assessment of the Use of Sanitizers and Disinfectants during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Global Survey

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