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Occurrence of microcystin congeners in surface waters and food in Belgium as a source of exposure to humans

data were needed. Therefore, a consumption survey for algal-based food supplements was launched, showing that 13.00 % of the 554 respondents used these products. The majority of the users consumed these ...

Validity of self-reported data to assess the prevalence of overweight, hypertension and cholesterol

evidence-based prevention programs. In Belgium, this is assessed through self-reported (SR) data from the Belgian health interview surveys (BHIS) in a wide population sample or through objective measures from ...

Validity of air pollution annoyance to assess long-term exposure to air pollution in Belgium

cumbersome administrative procedures. Data on air pollution annoyance from surveys can be an alternative to assess individual exposure to air pollution. This research investigates the association between air ...

Importance of anti-SARS-CoV-2 assay antigenic composition as revealed by the results of the Belgian external quality assessment (EQA) scheme.

targeting N protein were negative. The survey shows, when >6 months post-infection, assays targeting at least S1, and preferably S1 combined with S2, are the most sensitive. This finding accentuates the ...

Air pollution in association with mental and self-rated health and the mediating effect of physical activity

activity in this association. Methods In 2008, 2013 and 2018 the Belgian Health Interview Survey (BHIS) enrolled 16,455 participants who completed following mental health dimensions: psychological distress, ...

Human biomonitoring survey (Pb, Cd, As, Cu, Zn, Mo) for urban gardeners exposed to metal contaminated soils

Publication Type: Peer reviewed scientific article Authors: Jérôme C.J. Petit; Patrick Maggi; Pirard, Catherine; Charlier, Corinne; Ann Ruttens; Amandine Liénard; Gilles Colinet; Suzanne Remy Source: Environmental Pollution, Volume 312 (2022) Health Topic ...

Different Effects of a School-Based Physical Activity Intervention on Health-related Quality of Life

public schools. Survey data on Health-related Quality of Life (KIDSCREEN-27), physical activity variables and socio-demographics were collected prior to intervention and after 9 months. The students were ...

Urban environment and mental health: the NAMED project, protocol for a mixed-method study

the national Health Interview Survey (HIS). The urban residential environment is described by subjective indicators for the participant’s dwelling and neighbourhood present in the HIS and objective ...

Association between urban environment and mental health in Brussels, Belgium

Brussels Capital Region older than 15 years. The epidemiological study was carried out based on the linkage of data from the national health interview surveys (2008 and 2013) and specifically developed ...

Ecotoxicity profile of heavily contaminated surface water of two rivers in Tunisia

central-east of Tunisia, receive regularly domestic and textile wastewater load. The present study aimed to survey the water quality of these rivers using physicochemical, analytical and toxicological ...

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