Recent Publications

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1. Bashir, T., Obeng-Gyasi, E. (2022) “The Association of multiple Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances serum levels with Allostatic Load” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19095455 

 2. Bashir, T., Obeng-Gyasi, E. (2022) “Interaction of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Allostatic Load among Adults in Various Occupations” Diseases https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases10020026  

3. Obeng-Gyasi, E. (2022) “Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: Toxic Chemicals of Concern in North Carolina” North Carolina Medical Journal    https://doi.org/10.18043/ncm.83.2.90 

4. Obeng-Gyasi, E., Antwi, G., Obeng, C. (2022) “Immigrant parents' perspectives on the healthful nature and suitability of lunches and snacks served to their children in the school environment”  International Public Health Journal (In press) 

5. Babekir, A., Mustafa, S., Obeng-Gyasi, E. (2022) “The Association of Toxoplasma gondii IgG Antibody and Chronic Kidney Disease Biomarkers” Microorganisms  https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10010115  

6. Obeng-Gyasi, E,  Ferguson, A., Stamatakis, K Province, M . (2021).  “Combined Effect of Lead Exposure and Allostatic Load on Cardiovascular Disease Mortality—A Preliminary Study” International  Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health   https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18136879  

7. Armijos, R., Weigel, M., Obeng-Gyasi, E. Racines-Orbe,  M (2021).  “Elevated blood lead and metal/metalloid levels and environmental exposure sources  in urban Ecuadorian school-age children and mothers. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health., 235(113770). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2021.113770 

 8. Babekir, A., Mustafa, S., Obeng-Gyasi, E. 2021 “The Association of Toxoplasma gondii IgG and Cardiovascular biomarkers” Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health  https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18094908 

 9. Obeng-Gyasi ,E., Roostaeri, J, Gibson JM (2021) . Lead Distribution in Urban Soil in a Medium-Sized City: Household-Scale Analysis. Environmental Science & Technology  https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.0c07317  

10. Ferguson, A., Dwivedi, A., Adelabu, F., Ehindero, E., Lamssali, M., Obeng-Gyasi, E., Mena, K. and Solo-Gabriele, H., (2021) . Quantified Activity Patterns for Young Children in Beach Environments Relevant for Exposure to Contaminants. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(6), p.3274. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18063274  

11. Ferguson, A., Rattler, K., Perone, H., Dwivedi, A.K., Obeng-Gyasi, E., Mena, K.D. and Solo-Gabriele, H., (2021). Soil–skin adherence measures from hand press trials in a gulf study of exposures. Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, pp.1-12. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41370-020-00269-2 

12. Obeng-Gyasi, E., (2020). Cumulative Effects of Low-Level Lead Exposure and Chronic Physiological Stress on Hepatic Dysfunction—A Preliminary Study. Medical Sciences, 8(3), p.30. https://doi.org/10.3390/medsci8030030 

13. Obeng-Gyasi, E. and Obeng-Gyasi, B., (2020). Chronic Stress and Cardiovascular Disease among Individuals Exposed to Lead: A Pilot Study. Diseases, 8(1), p.7. https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases8010007 

14. Obeng-Gyasi, E., (2020). Chronic cadmium exposure and cardiovascular disease in adults. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A, pp.1-4. https://doi.org/10.1080/10934529.2020.1737459 

15. Obeng-Gyasi, E., Antwi, G. and Obeng, C., (2020). “Food is Environmentally and Culturally Specific!”: A Preliminary Qualitative Study on US Immigrant Parents’ Perceptions of School Lunch. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, 10(1), pp.240-249. https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe10010019  

16. Obeng, C., Antwi, G., Obeng-Gyasi B., Obeng-Gyasi E., (2020). Immigrants’ reported health status and the kind of home remedies from their native countries: A preliminary study. Journal of Alternative Medicine Research, 11(2) https://search.proquest.com/docview/2438617028 

 17. Obeng-Gyasi, E., (2019). Lead Exposure and Cardiovascular Disease among Young and Middle-Aged Adults. Medical Sciences, 7(11), p.103. https://doi.org/10.3390/medsci7110103  

 18. Ferguson, A., Del Donno, C., Obeng-Gyasi, E., Mena, K., Kaur Altomare, T., Guerrero, R., Gidley, M., Montas, L. and Solo-Gabriele, H.M., (2019). Children Exposure-Related Behavior Patterns and Risk Perception Associated with Recreational Beach Use. International journal of environmental research and public health, 16(15), p.2783.  https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16152783   19. Obeng-Gyasi, E., (2019). Cholesterol and Oxidative Stress in US Pregnant Women Exposed to Lead. Medical Sciences, 7(3), p.42. https://doi.org/10.3390/medsci7030042 

 20. Obeng-Gyasi, E. (2019) Sources of Lead Exposure in Various Countries. Reviews on Environmental Health  https://doi.org/10.1515/reveh-2018-0037  

21. Obeng-Gyasi, E., & Obeng-Gyasi, B. (2018). Blood Pressure and Oxidative Stress among US Adults Exposed to Lead in Military Environments—A Preliminary Study. Diseases, 6(4), 97. https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases6040097 

 22. Obeng-Gyasi, E., Weinstein, M., Hauser, J., and Obeng, C.S.   (2018) “Teachers’ Strategies in Combating Diseases in Preschools Environment.”  Children.  https://doi.org/10.3390/children5090117  

 23. Obeng-Gyasi, E. (2018). “Lead Exposure and Oxidative Stress-A Life Course Approach in US Adults.” Toxics, 6(3).   https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics6030042  

 24. Obeng-Gyasi, E., Armijos, R.X., Weigel, M.M., Filippelli, G.M. and Sayegh, M.A. (2018). “Cardiovascular-Related Outcomes in US Adults Exposed to Lead.” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(4), p.759. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15040759   25. Obeng-Gyasi, E., Armijos, R.X., Weigel, M.M., Filippelli, G. and Sayegh, M.A. (2018). “Hepatobiliary-Related Outcomes in US Adults Exposed to Lead.” Environments, 5(4), p.46. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments5040046