Publications by authors named "Charlotte Joannidis"
Article Synopsis
- Personal care products may contain harmful chemicals like phthalates and parabens, but research on risk perception and usage differences by race and ethnicity is limited.
- A study involving 770 college participants found that Middle Eastern and North African individuals reported the highest daily use of makeup and skincare, while Non-Hispanic Black participants had the highest usage of hairstyling products and lotion.
- Results showed significant variations in personal care product use, trust levels, and perceived safety among different racial and ethnic groups, indicating diverse exposure to these chemicals across populations.
Traffic-related fine particulate matter air pollution (tr-PM) has been associated with adverse health outcomes such as cardiopulmonary morbidity and mortality, with in-vehicle tr-PM exposure contributing to total personal pollution exposure. Trip characteristics, including time of day, day of the week, and traffic congestion, are associated with in-vehicle PM exposures. We hypothesized that some commuter characteristics, such as whether commuters travel primarily during rush hour, would also be associated with increased tr-PM exposures.
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