[HTML][HTML] Nature's contributions in coping with a pandemic in the 21st century: A narrative review of evidence during COVID-19
While COVID-19 lockdowns have slowed coronavirus transmission, such structural
measures also have unintended consequences on mental and physical health. Growing …
measures also have unintended consequences on mental and physical health. Growing …
The impact of air pollution on COVID-19 incidence, severity, and mortality: A systematic review of studies in Europe and North America
IH Carballo, M Bakola, D Stuckler - Environmental research, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Air pollution is speculated to increase the risks of COVID-19 spread, severity,
and mortality. Objectives We systematically reviewed studies investigating the relationship …
and mortality. Objectives We systematically reviewed studies investigating the relationship …
[HTML][HTML] Role of meteorological factors in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in the United States
Improved understanding of the effects of meteorological conditions on the transmission of
SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent for COVID-19 disease, is needed. Here, we estimate the …
SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent for COVID-19 disease, is needed. Here, we estimate the …
Higher airborne pollen concentrations correlated with increased SARS-CoV-2 infection rates, as evidenced from 31 countries across the globe
Pollen exposure weakens the immunity against certain seasonal respiratory viruses by
diminishing the antiviral interferon response. Here we investigate whether the same applies …
diminishing the antiviral interferon response. Here we investigate whether the same applies …
Environment and COVID-19 incidence: A critical review
J Han, J Yin, X Wu, D Wang, C Li - journal of environmental sciences, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is an unprecedented
worldwide health crisis. Many previous research studies have found and investigated its …
worldwide health crisis. Many previous research studies have found and investigated its …
Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 spreading under the influence of environmental factors and strategies to tackle the pandemic: A systematic review
COVID-19 is deemed as the most critical world health calamity of the 21st century, leading to
dramatic life loss. There is a pressing need to understand the multi-stage dynamics …
dramatic life loss. There is a pressing need to understand the multi-stage dynamics …
Long-term variability of human health-related solar ultraviolet-B radiation doses from the 1980s to the end of the 21st century
Solar ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation has played a crucial role in the evolution of life on Earth.
UV exposure presents both risks and benefits to humans. Optimal UV-B exposure behaviors …
UV exposure presents both risks and benefits to humans. Optimal UV-B exposure behaviors …
Solar UV-B/A radiation is highly effective in inactivating SARS-CoV-2
Solar UV-C photons do not reach Earth's surface, but are known to be endowed with
germicidal properties that are also effective on viruses. The effect of softer UV-B and UV-A …
germicidal properties that are also effective on viruses. The effect of softer UV-B and UV-A …
[HTML][HTML] Environmental, climatic, socio-economic factors and non-pharmacological interventions: A comprehensive four-domain risk assessment of COVID-19 …
Introduction Up to now, studies on environmental, climatic, socio-economic factors, and non-
pharmacological interventions (NPI) show diverse associations, often contrasting, with …
pharmacological interventions (NPI) show diverse associations, often contrasting, with …
[HTML][HTML] COVID-19 and sunlight: Impact on SARS-CoV-2 transmissibility, morbidity, and mortality
Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has already affected millions of people
worldwide. There are reports of SARS-CoV-2 transmission as a consequence of …
worldwide. There are reports of SARS-CoV-2 transmission as a consequence of …