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Vanessa Valdiglesias - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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effects of exposure to Oil Spills on human health updated review
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health-part B-critical Reviews, 2016Co-Authors: Blanca Laffon, Eduardo Pásaro, Vanessa ValdiglesiasAbstract:ABSTRACTOil Spills may involve health risks for people participating in the cleanup operations and coastal inhabitants, given the toxicological properties of the Oil components. In spite of this, only after a few major Oil Spills (crude Oil or fuel Oil no. 6) have studies on effects of exposure to diverse aspects of human health been performed. Previously, Aguilera et al. (2010) examined all documents published to that date dealing with any type of human health outcome in populations exposed to Oil Spills. The aim of the present review was to compile all new information available and determine whether evidence reported supports the existence of an association between exposure and adverse human health risks. Studies were classified in three groups according to type of health outcome addressed: (i) effects on mental health, (ii) physical/physiological effects, and (iii) genotoxic, immunotoxic, and endocrine toxicity. New studies published on Oil-spill-exposed populations—coastal residents in the vicinity of...
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Effects of exposure to Oil Spills on human health: Updated review
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health - Part B: Critical Reviews, 2016Co-Authors: Blanca Laffon, Eduardo Pásaro, Vanessa ValdiglesiasAbstract:Oil Spills may involve health risks for people participating in the cleanup operations and coastal inhabitants, given the toxicological properties of the Oil components. In spite of this, only after a few major Oil Spills (crude Oil or fuel Oil no. 6) have studies on effects of exposure to diverse aspects of human health been performed. Previously, Aguilera et al. (2010) examined all documents published to that date dealing with any type of human health outcome in populations exposed to Oil Spills. The aim of the present review was to compile all new information available and determine whether evidence reported supports the existence of an association between exposure and adverse human health risks. Studies were classified in three groups according to type of health outcome addressed: (i) effects on mental health, (ii) physical/physiological effects, and (iii) genotoxic, immunotoxic, and endocrine toxicity. New studies published on Oil-spill-exposed populations-coastal residents in the vicinity of the Spills or participants in cleanup operations-provide additional support to previous evidence on adverse health effects related to exposure regarding different parameters in all three categories considered. Some of the observed effects even indicated that several symptoms may persist for some years after exposure. Hence, (1) health protection in these individuals should be a matter of concern; and (2) health risk assessment needs to be carried out not only at the time of exposure but also for prolong periods following exposure, to enable early detection of any potential exposure-related harmful effects.
Nils Christian Stenseth - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the effects of Oil Spills on marine fish implications of spatial variation in natural mortality
Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2017Co-Authors: Oystein Langangen, Erik Olsen, Leif Christian Stige, Jan Ohlberger, Natalia A Yaragina, Frode Bendiksen Vikebo, Bjarte Bogstad, Nils Christian StensethAbstract:Abstract The effects of Oil Spills on marine biological systems are of great concern, especially in regions with high biological production of harvested resources such as in the Northeastern Atlantic. The scientific studies of the impact of Oil Spills on fish stocks tend to ignore that spatial patterns of natural mortality may influence the magnitude of the impact over time. Here, we first illustrate how spatial variation in natural mortality may affect the population impact by considering a thought experiment. Second, we consider an empirically based example of Northeast Arctic cod to extend the concept to a realistic setting. Finally, we present a scenario-based investigation of how the degree of spatial variation in natural mortality affects the impact over a gradient of Oil spill sizes. Including the effects of spatial variations in natural mortality tends to widen the impact distribution, hence increasing the probability of both high and low impact events.
Blanca Laffon - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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effects of exposure to Oil Spills on human health updated review
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health-part B-critical Reviews, 2016Co-Authors: Blanca Laffon, Eduardo Pásaro, Vanessa ValdiglesiasAbstract:ABSTRACTOil Spills may involve health risks for people participating in the cleanup operations and coastal inhabitants, given the toxicological properties of the Oil components. In spite of this, only after a few major Oil Spills (crude Oil or fuel Oil no. 6) have studies on effects of exposure to diverse aspects of human health been performed. Previously, Aguilera et al. (2010) examined all documents published to that date dealing with any type of human health outcome in populations exposed to Oil Spills. The aim of the present review was to compile all new information available and determine whether evidence reported supports the existence of an association between exposure and adverse human health risks. Studies were classified in three groups according to type of health outcome addressed: (i) effects on mental health, (ii) physical/physiological effects, and (iii) genotoxic, immunotoxic, and endocrine toxicity. New studies published on Oil-spill-exposed populations—coastal residents in the vicinity of...
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Effects of exposure to Oil Spills on human health: Updated review
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health - Part B: Critical Reviews, 2016Co-Authors: Blanca Laffon, Eduardo Pásaro, Vanessa ValdiglesiasAbstract:Oil Spills may involve health risks for people participating in the cleanup operations and coastal inhabitants, given the toxicological properties of the Oil components. In spite of this, only after a few major Oil Spills (crude Oil or fuel Oil no. 6) have studies on effects of exposure to diverse aspects of human health been performed. Previously, Aguilera et al. (2010) examined all documents published to that date dealing with any type of human health outcome in populations exposed to Oil Spills. The aim of the present review was to compile all new information available and determine whether evidence reported supports the existence of an association between exposure and adverse human health risks. Studies were classified in three groups according to type of health outcome addressed: (i) effects on mental health, (ii) physical/physiological effects, and (iii) genotoxic, immunotoxic, and endocrine toxicity. New studies published on Oil-spill-exposed populations-coastal residents in the vicinity of the Spills or participants in cleanup operations-provide additional support to previous evidence on adverse health effects related to exposure regarding different parameters in all three categories considered. Some of the observed effects even indicated that several symptoms may persist for some years after exposure. Hence, (1) health protection in these individuals should be a matter of concern; and (2) health risk assessment needs to be carried out not only at the time of exposure but also for prolong periods following exposure, to enable early detection of any potential exposure-related harmful effects.
Roland Hodler - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The effect of Oil Spills on infant mortality
2020Co-Authors: Roland Hodler, Anna BruderleAbstract:Oil Spills can lead to irreversible environmental degradation and pose hazards to human health. We are the first to study the causal effects of onshore Oil Spills on neonatal and infant mortality rates. We use spatial data from the Nigerian Oil Spill Monitor and the Demographic and Health Surveys, and rely on the comparison of siblings conceived before and after nearby Oil Spills. We find that nearby Oil Spills double the neonatal mortality rate. These effects are fairly uniform across locations and socio-economic backgrounds. We also provide some evidence for negative health effects of nearby Oil Spills on surviving children.
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effect of Oil Spills on infant mortality in nigeria
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 2019Co-Authors: Anna Bruederle, Roland HodlerAbstract:Oil Spills can lead to irreversible environmental degradation and are a potential hazard to human health. We study how onshore Oil Spills affect neonatal and infant mortality by combining spatial data from the Nigerian Oil Spill Monitor with Demographic and Health Surveys. To identify a causal effect, we compare siblings born to the same mother, conceived before and after a nearby Oil spill. We find that nearby Oil Spills that occur before conception increase neonatal mortality by 38.3 deaths per 1,000 live births, which corresponds to an increase of around 100% on the sample mean. The effect is fairly uniform across girls and boys, socio-economic backgrounds, and locations. We show that this effect is not driven by events related to Oil production or violent conflict. Rather, our results are consistent with medical and epidemiological evidence showing that exposure to hydrocarbons can pose risks to fetal development. We provide further evidence suggesting that the effects of Oil Spills on neonatal mortality persist for several years after the occurrence of an Oil spill.
Roger C Prince - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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bioremediation of marine Oil Spills
Trends in Biotechnology, 1997Co-Authors: Roger C PrinceAbstract:Bioremediation is a potentially important option for dealing with marine Oil Spills. Oildegrading microorganisms are indigenous to the world's oceans, but environmental constraints limit their activity and so a bioremediation strategy must be tailored to local conditions. While an Oil slick is at sea, its biodegradation is likely to be surfacearea limited and can be stimulated by employing dispersants. However, if Oil reaches a shoreline, alternative options are needed. The addition of fertilizer nutrients has been successful in stimulating Oil biodegradation in oligotrophic conditions, and suggests opportunities for designing alternative strategies for other environments.
