Connecting the Dots: Linking Environmental Justice Indicators to Daily Dose Model Estimates

Huang, Hongtai; Barzyk, Timothy M.

doi:10.3390/ijerph14010024

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“…Totally 56 samples were included for 16S rRNA sequencing. The PCR amplification and Illumina sequencing process was similar to a previous study [ 16 ]. In brief, microbial DNA was extracted from stool samples using QIAamp DNA Stool Mini Kit protocol (Qiagen, Germany).…”

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Oatmeal induced gut microbiota alteration and its relationship with improved lipid profiles: a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial

Sun

Chen

et al. 2020

Nutr Metab (Lond)

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Background In vitro and animal experiments reported a microbiota-regulating ability of oatmeal, however, related in vivo evidences remained limited. Thus, we conducted this study aiming to investigate the oatmeal-induced alteration of gut microbiota and its potential relationship with the improvements of lipid profiles. Methods and study design Data of anthropometric measurements and biochemical parameters were extracted from a randomized, controlled clinical trial, in which 62 hypercholesterolemic men and women (18–65 years old) were provided with either treatment of 80 g/day oatmeal or 80 g/day refined white rice for 45 days. Fasting blood samples and fecal samples were collected both at baseline and endpoint of the study for lipid profiling and microbiota 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing, respectively. Results Totally 28 participants (56 fecal samples) qualified with the new criteria and were thus included in this secondary analysis. The results of microbiota analysis showed that no significant difference was observed in the alteration of its overall α or β diversity between two groups throughout the study. Nor did any notable between-group difference was found in the relative abundance changes of microorganism at different taxonomies. However, results from linear discriminant analysis effect size in the oatmeal group indicated a significant positive response of Firmicutes phylum following oatmeal consumption. Further Procrustes analysis suggested a concordance trend between microorganism alteration and alleviation of hypercholesterolemia phenotypes throughout the study (P = 0.05). The results of within-group comparison from Spearman’s correlation in the oatmeal group demonstrated a significant association between the enrichment of Blautia genus and the reduction of serum total cholesterol (P < 0.05), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (P < 0.01), and apolipoprotein B (P < 0.05). Conclusions Positive response of Firmicutes phylum might be a critical characteristic of oatmeal-induced alteration of microbiota, whereas, one of the underlying cholesterol-lowering mechanism of oatmeal consumption might be its microbiota-manipulating ability, in which the enrichment of Blautia genus played a potentially significant role. Current results should be taken cautiously and more studies were needed for further verification. Trial registration: ChiCTR, ChiCTR180001864. Registered 30 September 2018, http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=31469.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Oatmeal induced gut microbiota alteration and its relationship with improved lipid profiles: a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial

Sun

Chen

et al. 2020

Nutr Metab (Lond)

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“…The UCC study concluded that race was the most important variable in predicting where these sites would be located, more powerful than poverty, land values, and home ownership. Recent studies have also confirmed that race is the most powerful predictor in determining where toxic facilities are located [6,7].…”

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The Search for Environmental Justice: The Story of North Birmingham

Allen

Fanucchi

McCormick

et al. 2019

IJERPH

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Environmental justice is a rising social movement throughout the world. Research is beginning to define the movement and address the disparities that exist among communities exposed to pollution. North Birmingham, a community made up of six neighborhoods in Jefferson County, Alabama, in the United States, is a story of environmental injustice. Heavy industry, including the 35th Avenue Superfund Site, has caused significant environmental pollution over time, leaving residents concerned that their health and well-being are at risk from continued exposure. For years, pollution has impacted the community, and residents have fought and challenged industry and government. The United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), and the Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) in Alabama have historically played a role in working with the community regarding their health concerns. In this manuscript, we describe a city entrenched in environmental injustice. We provide the history of the community, the responsible parties named for the contamination, the government’s involvement, and the community’s response to this injustice. Through this manuscript, we offer insight into a global concern that challenges local communities on a daily basis.

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“…Inequity tracks with exposure burdens and resultant health impacts along strata of race, place and class [ 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 ]. For example, Blacks in the US face roughly 50% more air pollution relative to their consumption, while whites face 17% less than theirs [ 45 ].…”

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“Freedom to Breathe”: Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) to Investigate Air Pollution Inequities in Richmond, CA

Nolan

Coker

Ward³

et al. 2021

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Air pollution is a major contributor to human morbidity and mortality, potentially exacerbated by COVID-19, and a threat to planetary health. Participatory research, with a structural violence framework, illuminates exposure inequities and refines mitigation strategies. Home to profitable oil and shipping industries, several census tracts in Richmond, CA are among the most heavily impacted by aggregate burdens statewide. Formally trained researchers from the Center for Environmental Research and Children’s Health (CERCH) partnered with the RYSE youth justice center to conduct youth participatory action research on air quality justice. Staff engaged five youth researchers in: (1) collaborative research using a network of passive air monitors to quantify neighborhood disparities in nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and sulfur dioxide (SO2), noise pollution and community risk factors; (2) training in environmental health literacy and professional development; and (3) interpretation of findings, community outreach and advocacy. Inequities in ambient NO2, but not SO2, were observed. Census tracts with higher Black populations had the highest NO2. Proximity to railroads and major roadways were associated with higher NO2. Greenspace was associated with lower NO2, suggesting investment may be conducive to improved air quality, among many additional benefits. Youth improved in measures of empowerment, and advanced community education via workshops, Photovoice, video, and ”zines”.

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Connecting the Dots: Linking Environmental Justice Indicators to Daily Dose Model Estimates

Cited by 8 publications

References 48 publications

Oatmeal induced gut microbiota alteration and its relationship with improved lipid profiles: a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial

Oatmeal induced gut microbiota alteration and its relationship with improved lipid profiles: a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial

The Search for Environmental Justice: The Story of North Birmingham

“Freedom to Breathe”: Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) to Investigate Air Pollution Inequities in Richmond, CA

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