Microbiological Guideline Values for Recreational Bathing in Canada: Time for Change?

Autor: Benoit Lévesque, Denis Gauvin

Publikováno v: Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, Vol 18, Iss 2, Pp 153-157 (2007)

Recreational bathing is an activity practiced by thousands of Canadians every year. While its health benefits are numerous, bathing in polluted water can also be a source of health problems. These problems are generally nonspecific and are difficult

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Exposure to cyanobacteria: acute health effects associated with endotoxins

Autor: Elhadji Anassour-Laouan-Sidi, Geneviève Brisson, Benoît Lévesque, David F. Bird, Nathalie Fortin, Suzanne Gingras, Charles W. Greer, Denis Gauvin, Marie-Christine Gervais, P. Chevalier

Publikováno v: Public Health. 134:98-101

Highlights •The relationship between exposure to endotoxins and health symptoms was examined. •Water contact with endotoxins was linked to gastrointestinal symptoms. •Mechanisms linking endotoxins and gastrointestinal symptoms should be investi

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2015.11.027

Deriving A Drinking Water Guideline for A Non-Carcinogenic Contaminant: The Case of Manganese

Autor: Sami Haddad, Patrick Levallois, Denis Gauvin, Marie-Hélène Bourgault, Michèle Bouchard, Mathieu Valcke

Publikováno v: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 15, Iss 6, p 1293 (2018)
Volume 15
Issue 6

Manganese is a natural contaminant of water sources. It is an essential oligo-element, which may exert toxicity at high doses, particularly via inhalation. Its toxicity by the oral route is less known, but epidemiological and experimental studies ten

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29925794

Indoor swimming pool environments and self-reported irritative and respiratory symptoms among lifeguards

Autor: Gabrielle Bureau, Denis Gauvin, François Lépine, Benoît Lévesque, Denis Laliberté, Marjolaine Dubé

Publikováno v: International journal of environmental health research. 27(4)

A web survey was conducted among 870 lifeguards (current and former) to assess the relationship between exposure to indoor swimming pool environments and respiratory health. Associations between respiratory symptoms and asthma with varying lengths of

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28649872

The impact of drinking water, indoor dust and paint on blood lead levels of children aged 1–5 years in Montréal (Québec, Canada)

Autor: Patrick Levallois, Julie St-Laurent, Denis Gauvin, Marilène Courteau, Michèle Prévost, Céline Campagna, France Lemieux, Shokoufeh Nour, Monique D'Amour, Pat E Rasmussen

Publikováno v: Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology

Lead is neurotoxic at very low dose and there is a need to better characterize the impact of domestic sources of lead on the biological exposure of young children. A cross-sectional survey evaluated the contribution of drinking water, house dust and

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https://doi.org/10.1038/jes.2012.129