Search Results - "CHRISTIAN, W. Jay"

Geographic variation of HPV-associated cancer incidence in Kentucky using spatial scan statistics by Trott, Skylar, Lei, Feitong, Jay Christian, W., Mao, Xihua, Lehmkuhl, Ben, Kejner, Alexandra

“…Purpose Populations with high cancer risk that are targeted for screening, education, and vaccination have been shown to increase rates of screening, which…”
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Maternal proximity to mountain-top removal mining and birth defects in Appalachian Kentucky, 1997-2003 by Cooper, Daniel B, Walker, Courtney J, Christian, W Jay

“…Extraction of coal through mountaintop removal mining (MTR) alters many dimensions of the landscape. Explosive blasts, exposed rock, and coal washing have the…”
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A cross-sectional examination of the early-onset hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and industrial emissions of toxic metals using Kentucky birth records, 2008-2017 by Walker, Courtney J, Christian, W Jay, Kucharska-Newton, Anna, Browning, Steven R

“…This cross-sectional study assessed geospatial patterns of early-onset hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (eHDP) in primiparous mothers and exposure to…”
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PFAS soil concentrations surrounding a hazardous waste incinerator in East Liverpool, Ohio, an environmental justice community by Martin, Kaitlin Vollet, Hilbert, Timothy J., Reilly, Michael, Christian, W. Jay, Hoover, Anna, Pennell, Kelly G., Ding, Qunxing, Haynes, Erin N.

“…Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of synthetic compounds widely used in industrial and consumer products. While PFAS provide product…”
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Examining Adult E-cigarette Use in Kentucky and Its Appalachian Region Using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2016-2017 by Christian, W. Jay, Valvi, Nimish R., Walker, Courtney J.

“…Objectives Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use has increased steadily in the United States, but little research has examined its prevalence in states…”
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Diabetes screening among women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a descriptive study of commercial claims, 2011-2019 by Vollmer, Jacklyn, Christian, W Jay, Lacy, Mary E

“…Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects 6-12% of United States women of reproductive age. Because women with PCOS are at an…”
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Food venue choice, consumer food environment, but not food venue availability within daily travel patterns are associated with dietary intake among adults, Lexington Kentucky 2011 by Gustafson, Alison, Christian, Jay W, Lewis, Sarah, Moore, Kate, Jilcott, Stephanie

“…The retail food environment may be one important determinant of dietary intake. However, limited research focuses on individuals' food shopping behavior and…”
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Flood fatalities in eastern Kentucky and the public health legacy of mountaintop removal coal mining by Christian, W. Jay, May, Beverly, Levy, Jeffrey E.

“…Heavy rains at night caused severe flooding in eastern Kentucky on 28 July 2022, resulting in 39 deaths. Using publicly available information, we assembled a…”
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County incidence and geospatial trends of early-onset hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in Kentucky, 2008-2017 by Walker, Courtney J, Kucharska-Newton, Anna M, Browning, Steven R, Christian, W Jay

“…Early-onset hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (eHDP) are associated with more severe maternal and infant outcomes than later-onset disease. However, little…”
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Population cancer risks associated with coal mining: a systematic review by Jenkins, Wiley D, Christian, W Jay, Mueller, Georgia, Robbins, K Thomas

“…Coal is produced across 25 states and provides 42% of US energy. With production expected to increase 7.6% by 2035, proximate populations remain at risk of…”
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Adult asthma associated with roadway density and housing in rural Appalachia: the Mountain Air Project (MAP) by Christian, W Jay, Flunker, John, May, Beverly, Westneat, Susan, Sanderson, Wayne T, Schoenberg, Nancy, Browning, Steven R

“…Appalachian Kentucky is a rural area with a high prevalence of asthma among adults. The relative contribution of environmental exposures in the etiology of…”
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Exploring Geographic Variation in Lung Cancer Incidence in Kentucky Using a Spatial Scan Statistic: Elevated Risk in the Appalachian Coal-Mining Region by Christian, W. Jay, Huang, Bin, Rinehart, John, Hopenhayn, Claudia

“…Objectives. We examined geographic patterns of lung cancer incidence in Kentucky. Recent research has suggested that the coal-mining industry contributes to…”
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A case-control study of trace-element status and lung cancer in Appalachian Kentucky by Unrine, Jason M, Slone, Stacey A, Sanderson, Wayne, Johnson, Nancy, Durbin, Eric B, Shrestha, Shristi, Hahn, Ellen J, Feltner, Fran, Huang, Bin, Christian, W Jay, Mellon, Isabel, Orren, David K, Arnold, Susanne M

“…Appalachian Kentucky (App KY) leads the nation in lung cancer incidence and mortality. Trace elements, such as As, have been associated with lung cancers in…”
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Geocoding precision of birth records from 2008 to 2017 in Kentucky, USA by Walker, Courtney J, Browning, Steven R, Levy, Jeffrey E, Christian, W Jay

“…Maternal address information captured on birth records is increasingly used to estimate residential environmental exposures during pregnancy. However, there…”
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Rural-Urban Differences in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Diagnostic Prevalence in Kentucky and West Virginia by Abner, Erin L., Jicha, Gregory A., Christian, W. Jay, Schreurs, Bernard G.

“…Purpose Older adults living in rural areas may face barriers to obtaining a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders (ADRD). We sought to examine…”
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Spatiotemporal Analysis of Lung Cancer Histological Types in Kentucky, 1995–2014 by Christian, W. Jay, Vanderford, Nathan L., McDowell, Jaclyn, Huang, Bin, Durbin, Eric B., Absher, Kimberly J., Walker, Courtney J., Arnold, Susanne M.

“…Recent metabolic and genetic research has demonstrated that risk for specific histological types of lung cancer varies in relation to cigarette smoking and…”
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Acceptance of the HPV Vaccine for Adolescent Girls: Analysis of State-Added Questions from the BRFSS by Christian, W. Jay, M.P.H, Christian, Amy, M.S.P.H, Hopenhayn, Claudia, Ph.D

“…Abstract Purpose Previous research regarding human papillomavirus (HPV) awareness and vaccine acceptance has relied on convenience or other selected samples of…”
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Alcohol sale status and homicide victimization in Kentucky, 2005-2012: Is there a spatial association? by Khaleel, Hanan Abdulghafoor, Brown, Sabrina, Fleming, Steven, Christian, W Jay

“…To date, the association between the alcohol sale status of decedents' residence and alcohol-related homicide victimization have not been studied as far as we…”
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Spatial and seasonal variation in disinfection byproducts concentrations in a rural public drinking water system: A case study of Martin County, Kentucky, USA by Unrine, Jason M, McCoy, Nina, Christian, W Jay, Gautam, Yogesh, Ormsbee, Lindell, Sanderson, Wayne, Draper, Ricki, Mooney, Madison, Cromer, Mary, Pennell, Kelly, Hoover, Anna G

“…To increase our understanding of the factors that influence formation of disinfection byproducts (DBPs) in rural drinking systems, we investigated the spatial…”
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Human Papillomavirus Vaccine: Knowledge and Attitudes in Two Appalachian Kentucky Counties by Hopenhayn, Claudia, Christian, Amy, Christian, W. Jay, Schoenberg, Nancy E.

“…Objective A vaccine against common high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV) associated with cervical cancer risk was recently approved. We assessed…”
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