Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine

Papers
(The TQCC of Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine is 5. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)
ArticleCitations
Treadmill exercise protects against methylmercury neurotoxicity by increasing BDNF in the mouse brain35
Psychological distress and subjective health status of adolescents living with a sibling with care needs: a population-based study34
Association between marital status and mortality risk in cardiac disease: a cardiopulmonary exercise testing cohort study30
Characteristics and outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest among students under school supervision in Japan: a descriptive epidemiological study (2008–2021)29
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry-measured lean mass and clinical bone fracture in elderly Japanese men: the Fujiwara-kyo Osteoporosis Risk in Men (FORMEN) cohort study27
Associations between maternal exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and functional constipation in children at 3 and 4 years: the Japan Environment and Children’s Study25
Epidemiological studies on the health impact of air pollution in Japan: their contribution to the improvement of ambient air quality21
Loss of social independence in patients with neurofibromatosis type 2: a follow-up study using a national registry in Japan20
Association between trunk-to-peripheral fat ratio and renal function in elderly Japanese men: baseline data from the Fujiwara-kyo Osteoporosis Risk in Men (FORMEN) study20
Association and dose-response relationship between exposure to alcohol advertising media and current drinking: a nationwide cross-sectional study of Japanese adolescents20
Vaccination, regular exercise, and prevention of chronic lung disease reduce exacerbation of COVID-19 severity in northern Okinawa, Japan: A cross-sectional study19
Acknowledgment of Reviewers17
Factors related to Japanese internal medicine doctors’ retention or migration to rural areas: a nationwide retrospective cohort study17
Mathematical model estimation of dengue fever transmission risk from Southeast and South Asia into Japan between 2016 and 201817
Comprehensive survey on the use of plastic additives in toy products used in Japan17
Self-reported eating habits and dyslipidemia in men aged 20–39 years: the Japan Environment and Children’s Study17
Association between tooth brushing habits and incident disability in community-dwelling older adults: a prospective cohort study16
Seasonal variation in vascular dehydration risk: insights from the Kobe Orthopedic and Biomedical Epidemiologic (KOBE) study16
Combined effects of nitrogen dioxide and ozone air pollution on maternal liver function during pregnancy: a birth cohort study in China15
Japanese medical researchers’ perceptions of quantitative research evaluation metrics and their psychological well-being: a cross-sectional study15
Regional differences in health screening participation between before and during COVID-19 pandemic15
Cross-sectional associations between early mobile device usage and problematic behaviors among school-aged children in the Hokkaido Study on Environment and Children’s Health14
Association between short-term exposure to ambient air pollutants and biomarkers indicative of inflammation and oxidative stress: a cross-sectional study using KoGES-HEXA data13
Air pollution exposure associated with decline rates in skeletal muscle mass and grip strength and increase rate in body fat in elderly: a 5-year follow-up study13
High-throughput, low volume d-ROMs and BAP assays: 384-well plate method for large-scale studies13
Associations of blood lead, cadmium, and mercury with resistant hypertension among adults in NHANES, 1999–201813
Mask use in Chinese children admitted to the outpatient department: a single-center cross-sectional study12
Blood pressure, pulse rate, and skin temperature during hot-water bathing in real-world settings among community-dwelling older adults: the HEIJO-KYO Study12
Chlorinated persistent organic pollutants in human breast milk in the Miyagi Prefecture disaster-affected area 1 year after the Great East Japan Earthquake of 201112
Determination of reactive oxygen species in mainstream smoke from various heated tobacco products11
Association of mixed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure with cardiovascular disease and the mediating role of inflammatory indices in US adults11
Dynapenic abdominal obesity and elevated risk of multidimensional multimorbidity across physical, psychological, and cognitive domains: evidence from longitudinal cohorts11
Health information sources and behaviour changes in a community population: a longitudinal study10
A population-based study on meteorological conditions in association with motor vehicle collisions among people with type 2 diabetes10
Sex- and age-specific impacts of smoking, overweight/obesity, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus in the development of disabling dementia in a Japanese population10
Association between maternal fish consumption during pregnancy and preterm births: the Japan Environment and Children’s Study10
A decrease in serum dihydrotestosterone levels in 9-year-old Vietnamese children from a dioxin exposure area10
Interaction between <i>CYP1A1</i> gene polymorphism and environment factors on risk of endometrial cancer9
Determinants of double product: a cross-sectional study of urban residents in Japan9
Chronic noise exposure induces Alzheimer’s disease-like neuropathology and cognitive impairment via ferroptosis in rat hippocampus9
Association between parent-reported salt-related behaviors and estimated urinary salt excretion: a cross-sectional study of health checkups in 4-year-old children9
Climate change, air pollution and chronic respiratory diseases: understanding risk factors and the need for adaptive strategies9
Association between brominated flame retardants and obesity: a mediation analysis through markers of oxidative stress and inflammation9
Mammographic density and exposure to air pollutants in premenopausal women: a cross-sectional study9
Geriatric symptoms associated with healthy life expectancy in older people in Japan8
Family eating and activity habits: a comparison of nutrition among nurses and non-health professionals in the Arab ethnic minority in Israel8
Air pollution and adult hospital admissions for ischemic stroke: a time-series analysis in Inner Mongolia, China8
Lifestyle factors and urine levels of organophosphorus flame retardants in endometrial cancer: insights from a case-control study8
Weight change across adulthood in relation to the risk of COPD8
Seasonal variations of the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its markers using big-data of health check-ups8
Inhaled hinoki cypress essential oil improves saliva secretion and swallowing function in older adults with dysphagia: a randomized crossover study8
Validation of the Japanese version of MemScreen: a rapid screening tool for mild cognitive impairment8
Synergistic inhibition of autophagic flux and induction of apoptosis in cervical cancer cells by Mito-TEMPO and hyperthermia7
Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry-measured fat mass and lean mass indices and cardiometabolic diseases in elderly Japanese men: the Fujiwara-kyo Osteoporosis Risk in Men (FORMEN) study7
Lower regional urbanicity and socioeconomic status attenuate associations of green spaces with hypertension and diabetes mellitus: a national representative cross-sectional study in China7
The association between maternal social support levels during pregnancy and child development at three years of age: the Japan Environment and Children’s Study7
Total protein intake and subsequent risk of chronic kidney disease: the Circulatory Risk in Communities Study7
Identification and serological characterization of MtbAg1073, a conserved <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> complex antigen recognized in active tuberculosis7
Dietary exposure levels to <sup>134</sup>Cs, <sup>137</sup>Cs, <sup>90</sup>Sr, and <sup>239+240</sup>Pu in Japan after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Po7
Exposure to ambient fine particulate matter components during pregnancy and early childhood and its association with asthma, allergies, and sensitization in school-age children7
Global, regional, and national burden of neglected tropical diseases and malaria, 1990–20217
Harnessing the healing power of nature: a review of natural interventions in substance abuse treatment and prevention6
Latent profile analysis approach to the relationship between daily ambulatory activity patterns and metabolic syndrome in middle-aged and elderly Japanese individuals: The Toon Health Study6
Sleep duration and mortality in patients with chronic noncommunicable disease: a population-based cohort study6
Association of physical activity level and all-cause mortality among stroke survivors: evidence from NHANES 2007–20186
Current status and challenges of planetary health education: a scoping review6
Associations between mental health and lifestyle changes during the COVID-19 pandemic in a general Japanese population: NIPPON DATA20106
Association of physical activity and dietary inflammatory index with overweight/obesity in US adults: NHANES 2007–20186
Association of estimated glomerular filtration rate with stroke risk in middle-aged and older Chinese adults: an integrated analysis of national and hospital cohorts6
Association between short-term exposure to meteorological factors on hospital admissions for hemorrhagic stroke: an individual-level, case-crossover study in Ganzhou, China6
Not only baseline but cumulative exposure of remnant cholesterol predicts the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a cohort study6
A suspected case of “itai-itai disease” in a cadmium-polluted area in Akita prefecture, Japan6
Just 1-min exposure to a pure tone at 100 Hz with daily exposable sound pressure levels may improve motion sickness6
Re-evaluating the link between internet use during pregnancy and low birth weight in light of maternal mental health6
Exposure to particulate matters and risk of diabetes-related mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis6
Anti–early antigen Epstein-Barr virus titer and atherosclerosis in relation to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) polymorphism rs3025039 among older Japanese individuals6
Association of ethylene oxide exposure and obstructive sleep apnea5
Plasma eicosapentaenoic acid, a biomarker of fish consumption, is associated with perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acid exposure in residents of Kyoto, Japan: a cross-sectional study5
Bathing-related accidents requiring ambulance dispatches in relation to age and ambient temperature in Nagoya, Japan: differences between detached houses and apartment buildings5
Gabapentin improves neuropathic pain in Minamata disease model rats5
Development and validation of a medication non-adherence scale for Malaysian hypertensive patients: a mixed-methods study5
Intake of allergenic foods at 1.5 years and 3 years of age in a general child population in Japan: a cross-sectional study5
A short-term association between hospitalizations for mental disorders and ambient temperature in Japan: an ecological study using the LIFE Study data5
Higher risk of respiratory infections and otitis media in cleft lip and/or palate patients: the Japan Environment and Children’s Study5
Effects of apparent temperature on daily outpatient and inpatient visits for cause-specific respiratory diseases in Ganzhou, China: a time series study5
Associations of reproductive risk score and joint exposure to ambient air pollutants with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cohort study in UK Biobank5
Asian flush is a potential protective factor against COVID-19: a web-based retrospective survey in Japan5
Efficacy of personal protective equipment to prevent environmental infection of COVID-19 among healthcare workers: a systematic review5
The Kashima Scan Study 2: a protocol for a prospective observational cohort study of cerebral small vessel disease in neurologically healthy adults5
Identification of differentially expressed genes and pathways in BEAS-2B cells upon long-term exposure to particulate matter (PM<sub>2.5</sub>) from biomass combustion using bioinformatics5
Cadmium body burden and health effects after restoration of cadmium-polluted soils in cadmium-polluted areas in the Jinzu River basin5
Increased care-need in older long-term care insurance users after the 2018 Japan Floods: a retrospective cohort study based on the Japanese long-term care insurance claims5
Transparency of the environmental cost – benefits of research? The “ADESC – Academic Environmental SCore” for publication5
Risk of heat-related illnesses and preventive measures at mass gathering rock festivals in the summer of 2023 in Japan5
CeRNA plays a key role in the induction of cardiovascular diseases by environmental endocrine disruptor exposure5
Association between maternal distress during pregnancy and lower 5-min-Apgar score of the offspring: the Japan Environment and Children’s Study5
Development and validation of ischemic heart disease and stroke prognostic models using large-scale real-world data from Japan5
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