UNESCO Transboundary Biosphere Reserves as laboratories of cross-border cooperation for sustainable development of border areas. The case of the Polish–Ukrainian borderland

This paper aims to assess the current and potential role of UNESCO Transboundary Biosphere Reserves (TBRs) as a platform for cross-border-cooperation-enhancing sustainable development of border areas characterised by unique natural and cultural heritage but lagging in socio-economic terms. The study covered three TBRs located in the Polish–Ukrainian borderland: West Polesie, Roztocze and East Carpathians. The quantitative (regarding subject matter, partners involved, amount of funding, etc.) and qualitative analysis (aimed at examining the objectives of the initiatives undertaken in line with the BRs’ goals) included projects implemented under the CBC Programmes Poland–Belarus–Ukraine in the years 2004–2020. The results suggest that cross-border cooperation in the analysed areas was generally oriented toward TBR-related objectives, i.e., socio-culturally and ecologically sustainable development. At the same time, numerous barriers have been identified that limit the impact of crossborder cooperation on the sustainable development of the TBRs

Factors Associated with Self-Reported Post/Long-COVID—A Real-World Data Study

Evidence suggests that Post/Long-COVID (PLC) is associated with a reduced health-related quality of life, however little knowledge exists on the risk factors that contribute to PLC. The objective of this prospective real-world data study was to evaluate factors associated with PLC using national online survey data. Adjusted multivariable regression analyses were performed using the software R. Between 14 April and 15 June 2021, 99 registered individuals reported to have suffered from PLC symptoms and the most common PLC symptoms reported were fatigue, dyspnoea, decreased strength, hyposmia, and memory loss. The odds of individuals suffering from COVID-19-associated anxiety, hyposmia, or heart palpitations developing PLC were eight times (OR 8.28, 95% CI 1.43–47.85, p < 0.01), five times (OR 4.74, 95% CI 1.59–14.12, p < 0.005), or three times (OR 2.62, 95% CI 1.72–3.99, p < 0.01) higher, respectively, than of those who had not experienced these symptoms. Individuals who experienced fatigue while having COVID-19 were seven times more likely to develop PLC fatigue than those who had not (OR 6.52, 95% CI: 4.29–9.91, p < 0.0001). Our findings revealed that 13% of the individuals who had previously suffered from COVID-19 subsequently reported having PLC. Furthermore, COVID-19-associated anxiety, hyposmia, heart palpitations, and fatigue were, among others, significant determinants for the development of PLC symptoms. Hyposmia has not previously been reported as an independent predictive factor for PLC. We suggest closely monitoring patients with COVID-19-induced fatigue, heart palpitations, and anxiety, as these symptoms may be predictors of PLC symptoms, including fatigue

Presentation based on work by the subgroup “Biomonitoring of Children” that has been set up by the European Commission in the framework of the “Environment & Health Strategy” (COM (2003)338 final)

A one-day Science/Policy Workshop, Budapest, 22 June 2004, in the framework of the Fourth Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health, Budapest, Hungary. Workshop organized by European Environment Agency (EEA), World Health Organization (WHO) and Collegium Ramazzini. On invitation by EEA.Chair:Ludwine Casteleyn (presenting). Members by alphabetical order:Louis Bloemen, Ethel Brits, Peter Boogaard, Stella Canna Michaelidou, Nadine Fréry, Alexandra Fucic, Reinhard Joas, Paul Harrison, Marek Jakubowski, Maryse Lehners, Christine Lorente, José Ramet, Reis Maria De Fatima Calado Varela, Bernd Seifert, Greet Schoeters, Anne Steenhout, Gavin W Ten Tusscher, Birgit Van Tongelen, Catherine Wattiez, Joop Van Wijnen. Co-Chairs: Lisbeth E Knudsen And Carlo Sala. “Biomonitoring: towards more integrated approaches”info:eu-repo/semantics/nonPublishe

Biomonitoring, towards more integrated approaches, based on work by the subgroup “Biomonitoring of Children

that has been set up by the European Commission in the framework of the Environment & Health Strategy (COM(2003)338 final). To EEA/WHO/Collegium Ramazzini – The “Children in Their Environments: Vulnerable, Valuable & at Risk: The Need for Action” – A one-day Science/Policy Workshop, Budapest, 22 June 2004 ".info:eu-repo/semantics/publishe

Baseline Report on ”Biomonitoring of Children” in the framework of the European Environment and Health Strategy: Draft baseline report

[Decision COM (2003) 338 final]. Editor: The Technical Working Group on Integrated Monitoring; Subgroup: Integrated Monitoring of Heavy Metals. Report to DG ENV, Commission of the European Communities.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishe

Baseline Report on ”Biomonitoring of Children” in the framework of the European Environment and Health Strategy: Executive Summary

[Decision COM (2003) 338 final]. Editor: The Technical Working Group on Integrated Monitoring; Subgroup: Integrated Monitoring of Heavy Metals. Report to DG ENV, Commission of the European Communities.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishe

Baseline Report on ”Biomonitoring of Children” in the framework of the European Environment and Health Strategy: Revised baseline report

[Decision COM (2003) 338 final]. Editor: The Technical Working Group on Integrated Monitoring; Subgroup: Integrated Monitoring of Heavy Metals. Report to DG ENV, Commission of the European Communities.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishe