Detection of enteric viruses and SARS-CoV-2 in beach sand
Beach sand harbors a diverse group of microbial organisms that may be of public health
concern. Nonetheless, little is known about the presence and distribution of viruses in beach …
concern. Nonetheless, little is known about the presence and distribution of viruses in beach …
Sand Play and 0‐to 8‐Year‐Old Children's Physical, Cognitive and Socioemotional Outcomes: A Mixed‐Methods Systematic Review
S Iivonen, T Kettukangas, A Soini… - Child: Care, Health …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
Background Sand play (SP) is a global phenomenon that may be linked to children's health
outcomes, but limited evidence exists. The purpose was to synthesize evidence on the …
outcomes, but limited evidence exists. The purpose was to synthesize evidence on the …
Integrating microbial source tracking with quantitative microbial risk assessment to evaluate site specific risk based thresholds at two South Florida beaches
Quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) can be used to evaluate health risks
associated with recreational beach use. This study developed a site-specific risk …
associated with recreational beach use. This study developed a site-specific risk …
Methodologies for the collection of parameters to estimate dust/soil ingestion for young children
Background Heavy metals, pesticides and a host of contaminants found in dust and soil
pose a health risk to young children through ingestion. Dust/soil ingestion rates for young …
pose a health risk to young children through ingestion. Dust/soil ingestion rates for young …
Biological Monitoring of Exposure to Environmental Chemicals throughout the Life Stages: Requirements and Issues to Consider for Birth Cohort Studies
Exposure assessment is an important component of risk assessment. When examining a
population for adverse health impacts that result, in part, from environmental insults, it is …
population for adverse health impacts that result, in part, from environmental insults, it is …