Publications by authors named "Elizabeth Rovit"
Anthropogenic climate change is an existential threat whose influences continue to increase in severity. It is pivotal to understand the implications of climate change and their effects on mental health. This integrative review aims to summarize the relevant evidence examining the harm climate change may have on mental health, suggest potential mechanisms and discuss implications.
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- Sleep problems are common in children and can arise from various biological, nutritional, environmental, and psychosocial factors, affecting their overall health and well-being.
- A thorough review of literature was conducted, analyzing multiple studies on pediatric sleep issues from prenatal stages through adolescence, highlighting both individual and community-level influences.
- Understanding the complexity of these risk factors is crucial for developing effective research and intervention strategies to improve sleep quality in children.
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- Sleep problems in children are a significant public health concern, leading to various negative outcomes including obesity, impaired memory, academic struggles, and behavioral issues.
- A comprehensive review of pediatric sleep studies highlighted the importance of addressing these issues through various interventions such as nutrition, exercise, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
- Future research and public health strategies should focus on understanding the consequences of sleep problems in children and enhancing the accessibility and effectiveness of treatment options.
Benzene and NO Exposure during Pregnancy and Preterm Birth in Two Philadelphia Hospitals, 2013-2017.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
August 2022
Infants born preterm are at risk of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Preterm birth (PTB) can be categorized as either spontaneous (sPTB) or medically indicated (mPTB), resulting from distinct pathophysiologic processes such as preterm labor or preeclampsia, respectively. A growing body of literature has demonstrated the impacts of nitrogen dioxide (NO) and benzene exposure on PTB, though few studies have investigated how these associations may differ by PTB subtype.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEnvironmental exposures and poor sleep outcomes are known to have consequential effects on human health. This integrative review first seeks to present and synthesize existing literature investigating the relationship between exposure to various environmental factors and sleep health. We then present potential mechanisms of action as well as implications for policy and future research for each environmental exposure.
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