International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health
Overview
The International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health is a reputable scientific journal that focuses on publishing high-quality research articles and reviews in the field of hygiene and environmental health. It covers a wide range of topics including environmental pollution, occupational health, water and air quality, food safety, and infectious diseases. The journal aims to promote the understanding of the impact of environmental factors on human health and provide valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners in the field.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Int J Hyg Environ Health
Start
2000
End
Continuing
Frequency
Bimonthly
p-ISSN
1438-4639
e-ISSN
1618-131X
Country
Germany
Language
English
Specialties
Public Health
Environmental Health
Environmental Health
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 2345
117
SJR / Ranks: 2786
1211
CiteScore / Ranks: 1075
11.40
JIF / Ranks: 1121
6.0
Recent Articles
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Muthalagu A, Delsuz M, Levi M, Kippler M, Frederiksen M, Hansen B, et al.
Int J Hyg Environ Health
. 2025 Mar;
266:114555.
PMID: 40081143
Exposure to metals and microorganisms can pose health risks. Historical books often contain pigments with metals, and fungi. The aim of this study is to obtain knowledge about exposure to...
2.
Pacyga D, Buckley J, Martinez-Steele E, Bommarito P, Ferguson K, Stevens D
Int J Hyg Environ Health
. 2025 Mar;
266:114557.
PMID: 40068585
Background: Ultra-processed foods account for >50% of total energy consumed among U.S. individuals and may be a source of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure - chemicals linked with cancer/cardiometabolic...
3.
Wang M, Wang Z, Liu Y, Li R, Shen Y, Zhuang Z, et al.
Int J Hyg Environ Health
. 2025 Mar;
266:114560.
PMID: 40064127
The effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) on type 2 diabetes (T2D) remain unclear. We aimed to explore the effects of PFASs exposure on glucose metabolism disorders in older...
4.
Wang Y, Anderson E, Howe C, Gui J, Gallagher L, Heggeseth B, et al.
Int J Hyg Environ Health
. 2025 Mar;
266:114556.
PMID: 40058195
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been associated with increased risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, but whether PFAS influence blood pressure (BP) trajectories among normotensive pregnant women is unknown....
5.
Kagurusi P, Luyima M, Comfort H, Nagawa E, Sematimba I, Okar A, et al.
Int J Hyg Environ Health
. 2025 Mar;
266:114558.
PMID: 40058194
Introduction: In Pader district, the pupil-to-stance ratio was 76:1 in 2019, far higher than the national target of 40:1 and hand washing coverage was 21%. AMREF Health Africa end-line implemented...
6.
Yen Y, Schinasi L, Sanchez B, Melly S, Moore K, Forrest C, et al.
Int J Hyg Environ Health
. 2025 Mar;
266:114546.
PMID: 40054040
Background: Despite mixed evidence supporting the link between greenspace and asthma exacerbations, several studies suggest a negative association. The mechanisms underlying this relationship are unclear, with air pollution concentrations potentially...
7.
Imam S, Rafizul I
Int J Hyg Environ Health
. 2025 Mar;
266:114543.
PMID: 40048845
Informal waste workers play vital yet largely unrecognized role in waste management in developing countries by recovering recyclable materials from disposal sites. This study investigates the occupational health and safety...
8.
Chin W, Huang C, Chen Y, Hsu J, Wu C, Lin P, et al.
Int J Hyg Environ Health
. 2025 Mar;
266:114545.
PMID: 40031411
Introduction: Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX) in ambient air pose significant health risks for residents near petrochemical facilities. However, limited research has investigated the correlation between BTEX exposure and...
9.
Schwaiger G, Matt M, Bromann S, Clauss M, Elsner M, Seidel M
Int J Hyg Environ Health
. 2025 Mar;
266:114547.
PMID: 40031410
Fattening pig houses often utilize biological agricultural exhaust air purification systems (APS) that employ an active microbiome to degrade nitrogen. Consequently, disinfection cannot be applied, and a neutral pH value...
10.
Yamasaki K, J-P N, Mitsuda N, Eitoku M, Maeda N, Nagai R, et al.
Int J Hyg Environ Health
. 2025 Feb;
265:114544.
PMID: 40010288
Thyroid hormones are crucial for neurodevelopment and somatic growth, with blood thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels indicating thyroid function. The effects of maternal smoking on neonatal TSH levels remain inconclusive. In...