Publications by authors named "Rose Hosking"
Article Synopsis
- A study investigated the impact of PFAS contamination from aqueous film forming foams (AFFF) on child development in three Australian towns: Katherine, Oakey, and Williamtown.
- Findings indicated mixed results, with lower risk of developmental vulnerability in Katherine but higher risks in Oakey, specifically for communication skills and physical health.
- The overall conclusion suggested insufficient evidence to link increased developmental vulnerabilities to living in PFAS-affected areas.
Relative Risks of Adverse Perinatal Outcomes in Three Australian Communities Exposed to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: Data Linkage Study.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- Firefighting foams containing PFAS have led to environmental contamination in specific Australian regions, prompting an investigation into perinatal risks for mothers living in these areas compared to less contaminated regions.
- The study analyzed pregnancy data from three states over various years, assessing 12 perinatal outcomes and three growth measurements while controlling for socio-demographics and confounders.
- Results indicated some elevated risks, such as stillbirths in Oakey and hemorrhaging in Williamtown, but overall evidence of increased perinatal risks was limited and inconsistent across the different contaminated areas studied.
Liver and cardiometabolic markers and conditions in a cross-sectional study of three Australian communities living with environmental per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination.
Environ Res
June 2023
Background: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been associated with higher cholesterol and liver function markers in some studies, but the evidence for specific cardiometabolic conditions has been inconclusive.
Objectives: We quantified the associations of single and combined PFAS with cardiometabolic markers and conditions in a cross-sectional study of three Australian communities with PFAS-contaminated water from the historical use of aqueous film-forming foam in firefighting activities, and three comparison communities.
Methods: Participants gave blood samples for measurement of nine PFAS, four lipids, six liver function markers, and completed a survey on sociodemographic characteristics and eight cardiometabolic conditions.
Background: Environmental chemical contamination is a recognised risk factor for psychological distress, but has been seldom studied in the context of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. We examined psychological distress in a cross-sectional study of three Australian communities exposed to PFAS from the historical use of aqueous film-forming foam in firefighting activities, and three comparison communities without environmental contamination.
Methods: Participation was voluntary following recruitment from a PFAS blood-testing program (exposed) or random selection (comparison).
Background: Inadequate access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is an environmental risk factor for poor health outcomes globally, particularly for children in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Despite technological advancements, many interventions aimed at improving WASH access return less than optimal results on long term impact, efficacy and sustainability. Research focus in the 'WASH sector' has recently expanded from investigating 'which interventions work' to 'how they are best implemented'.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Intensification of land use threatens to increase the emergence and prevalence of zoonotic diseases, with an adverse impact on human wellbeing. Understanding how the interaction between agriculture, natural systems, climate and socioeconomic drivers influence zoonotic disease distribution is crucial to inform policy planning and management to limit the emergence of new infections.
Objectives: Here we assess the relative contribution of environmental, climatic and socioeconomic factors influencing reported cryptosporidiosis across Australia from 2001 to 2018.