Imidacloprid is the most widely used neonicotinoid insecticide against house flies, which are
major pests at animal production facilities worldwide. However, cases of both physiological …

Purpose of Review To review the literature published from 2014 to 2019 on hair and nail
salon workers concerning exposure assessment, reproductive and respiratory endpoints, and …

Hairdressers are exposed to volatile organic compounds (VOCs), many of which have been
linked to acute and chronic health effects. Those hairdressers serving an ethnic clientele …

Hairdressers may be differentially exposed to phthalates through hair salon services provided
and products used, yet no US studies have investigated these exposures in this population…

Maryland’s growing chicken industry, including concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs)
and meat processing plants, raises a number of concerns regarding public health and …

Lack of access to a health-promoting food environment can lead to poor health outcomes
including obesity which is a problem for African-Americans in Prince George's County, …

Background There are over 700,000 hairdressers in the United States, and it is estimated
that >90% are female and 31% are Black or Hispanic/Latina. Racial and ethnic minorities in …

House flies are major pests of agriculture and public health. Globally, imidacloprid is formulated
as bait for house fly control. However, there have been reports of both physiological and …

Hairdressers are exposed to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can pose health risks.
Women of color (Black/Latina) represent nearly one-third of all US hairdressers who may be …

Hairdressers are exposed to particulate matter (PM), a known air pollutant linked to adverse
health effects. Still, studies on occupational PM exposures in hair salons are sparse. We …