BACKGROUND
Recent studies have reported associations between particulate air pollution and daily mortality rates. Population-based, cross-sectional studies of metropolitan areas in the United States… (More)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the reproducibility and validity of a 61-item semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire used in a large prospective study among women. This form was… (More)
American journal of respiratory and critical care…
2006
RATIONALE
A large body of epidemiologic literature has found an association of increased fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) with acute and chronic mortality. The effect of improvements in… (More)
American journal of respiratory and critical care…
1995
Time-series, cross-sectional, and prospective cohort studies have observed associations between mortality and particulate air pollution but have been limited by ecologic design or small number of… (More)
BACKGROUND
Melatonin shows potential oncostatic action, and light exposure during night suppresses melatonin production. There is little information, however, about the direct effect of night work on… (More)
The use of a mailed, self-administered, semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire to describe past dietary intake was evaluated in 1984 among a group of 150 Boston-area women who had completed… (More)
BACKGROUND
Metabolic studies suggest that saturated fatty acids differ in their effects on blood lipids.
OBJECTIVE
The objective was to examine the associations between intakes of individual… (More)
OBJECTIVE
To assess the risk of invasive breast cancer associated with total and beverage-specific alcohol consumption and to evaluate whether dietary and nondietary factors modify the association.… (More)
CONTEXT
Breast cancer is a major cause of mortality among women. It is important to identify modifiable risk factors for this disease.
OBJECTIVE
To examine body mass index (BMI) at the age of 18… (More)
CONTEXT
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects 3% to 5% of pregnancies. Knowledge of risk factors for GDM is needed to identify possible preventive strategies.
OBJECTIVE
To assess whether… (More)