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Onsite Wastewater System Phosphate Contributions to Water Resources in the Piedmont of North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-13)
Major watersheds in North Carolina including portions of the Cape Fear, Neuse, and the Tar-Pamlico Rivers are impaired because of elevated phosphorus (P) loading from point and non-point sources of pollution. Studies ...
Evaluation of Barrier Sprays in Eastern North Carolina
(2016-09-26)
Suspend® Polyzone® (deltamethrin) and Bifen
Insecticide/Termiticide (bifenthrin) were evaluated
in two eastern North Carolina neighborhoods from
May 18 – Oct 19, 2015 (23 weeks). Lots were sprayed
every 21 days. At 17 ...
Evaluation of Bifenthrin and Deltamethrin Barrier Sprays for Mosquito Control in Eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-13)
Mosquitoes can be a nuisance and also transmit pathogens causing numerous diseases worldwide. Homeowners and others may hire private companies to alleviate mosquito-related issues. Here, two pyrethroids (Suspend[registered] ...
Noise Exposure Assessment among Groundskeepers: A Pilot Study
(2016-09-26)
Purpose of the Study
•To assess and investigate the noise exposure, the associated hearing effects and the use of hearing protection devices (HPDs) among groundskeepers at East Carolina University (ECU)
•Hypothesis (H0): ...
A 14-year longitudinal study of the impact of clean indoor air legislation on state smoking prevalence, USA, 1997-2010
(2017)
While clean indoor air legislation at the state level is an evidence-based recommendation, only limited evidence exists regarding the impact of clean indoor air policies on state smoking prevalence. Using state smoking ...
Perchloroethylene
(2016-09-26)
AN EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH THREATS ASSOCIATED WITH STREAM DISCHARGE FROM TOWN CREEK IN GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
(East Carolina University, 2017-01-06)
Town Commons is a major recreational area within the city of Greenville that is frequented by many students and residents who utilize the water resources of the Tar River for kayaking, fishing and other activities. Complaints ...
Guitar and Bass Players' Perceptions about Health and Well-Being
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)
Guitarists and bass guitarists represent a large portion of the musician population yet little has been studied regarding guitarists' perceptions of health and well-being. Studies that have been conducted on guitar and ...
Exposure to Heat Stress, Solar Ultraviolet Radiation and Other Occupational Health Hazards among Groundskeepers at East Carolina University
(East Carolina University, 2016-11-16)
Groundskeepers work most of the year outdoors, performing physically demanding duties. The amount of time spent working outdoors exposes groundskeepers to various hazards including physical hazards (hot temperatures, cold ...
An Exploratory Study of Factors Associated with Alcohol and Drug Use Among Latino Adolescents: A Secondary Data Analysis
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-27)
Latino adolescents in the United States have reported a higher annual prevalence of use of nearly all illegal drugs compared to non-Latino adolescents over the past several years. With the rapid growth of the Latino ...