All articles tagged with #public health guidelines
A study published in Pediatrics shows a 43% decrease in childhood peanut allergies following the 2017 updated early introduction guidelines, which recommend introducing peanuts to infants around 4-6 months, supporting the effectiveness of these public health recommendations. The study analyzed medical records of about 40,000 children and found no change in egg allergy rates, with eczema rates increasing during the same period.
A study by Dartmouth College has found that New Hampshire residents with a high seafood diet may face an increased risk of PFAS exposure, a chemical linked to serious illnesses. Researchers warn that locally sold shrimp and lobster may have high PFAS levels, posing a risk to frequent consumers. They suggest the need for public health guidelines to set PFAS limits on seafood.
A study led by Dartmouth suggests that frequent seafood consumption may lead to increased exposure to PFAS, "forever chemicals." The findings highlight the need for stricter public health guidelines on safe seafood consumption, particularly in coastal regions like New England. The study measured PFAS concentrations in popular marine species and found that shrimp and lobster had the highest levels. With no current safety guidelines for PFAS in seafood, the study emphasizes the importance of understanding the risk-benefit tradeoff for seafood consumption, especially for vulnerable populations.
A study led by the University of Sydney found that higher levels of physical activity, particularly moderate to vigorous intensity, were strongly linked to a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, even for individuals with a higher genetic susceptibility. Highly active participants with a high genetic risk had a lower risk of developing the disease compared to low risk but inactive individuals. The findings underscore the importance of physical activity in preventing type 2 diabetes and could inform public health guidelines.
The CDC is investigating a COVID-19 outbreak linked to its annual Epidemic Intelligence Service conference held in Atlanta last month, with 35 attendees testing positive for the virus. People who attended the conference said that public health guidelines, including wearing masks and social distancing, were not followed. The conference was held in-person for the first time in four years and offered an opportunity for public health officials to gather and hear about scientific investigations and developments made by EIS officers to drive improvements in the field.