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Faculty Members have conducted research related to the Global Health Impacts of Dust Storms: A Systematic Review
Kazem Naddafi
Kazem Naddafi

Professor of Environmental Health Engineering

Department Environmental Health Engineering

School of Public Health

Center for Air Pollution Research

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

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1. A Policy Context and Process Analysis to Implement the Paris Agreement on Climate Change in the Health System of Iran, BMC Public Health (2025)
2. Exposure and Biomonitoring of Pahs in Indoor Air at the Urban Residential Area of Iran: Exposure Levels and Affecting Factors, Chemosphere (2024)
3. Reference Values for Metal(Loid)S Concentrations in the Urine Samples of Healthy Iranian Adults: Results From the First Nationally Representative Human Biomonitoring Study, Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology (2024)
4. Ambient Air Quality Standards and Policies in Eastern Mediterranean Countries: A Review, International Journal of Public Health (2023)
5. Assessing Capabilities of Conducted Ambient Air Pollution Health Effects Studies in 22 Eastern Mediterranean Countries to Adopt Air Quality Standards: A Review, Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering (2023)
6. Circulating Exosomes and Ambient Air Pollution Exposure in Copd, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (2023)
7. Comparison Between Oxidative Potentials Measured of Water-Soluble Components in Ambient Air Pm1 and Pm2.5 of Tehran, Iran, Air Quality# Atmosphere and Health (2023)
8. Human Biomonitoring and Reference Values of Urinary 1-Hydroxypyrene Among Iranian Adults Population, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2023)
9. Indoor Air Quality in the Most Crowded Public Places of Tehran: An Inhalation Health Risk Assessment, Atmosphere (2023)
10. Investigating the Performance of Urban Air Quality Monitoring Station in Measuring Pm2.5 and Pm10: A Case Study in Tehran, Iran, Environmental Health Engineering and Management (2023)
11. Occurrence of Organophosphorus Esters in Outdoor Air Fine Particulate Matter and Comprehensive Assessment of Human Exposure: A Global Systematic Review, Environmental Pollution (2023)
12. Air Pollution Exposure and Mammographic Breast Density in Tehran, Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study, Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine (2022)
13. Assessment of Burden of Disease Induced by Exposure to Heavy Metals Through Drinking Water at National and Subnational Levels in Iran, 2019, Environmental Research (2022)
14. Cardiovascular Health Effects of Wearing a Particulate-Filtering Respirator to Reduce Particulate Matter Exposure: A Randomized Crossover Trial, Journal of Human Hypertension (2022)
15. Comparison of the Toxic Effects of Pristine and Photocatalytically Used Tio2 Nanoparticles in Mice, Biological Trace Element Research (2022)
16. Degradation of the Antiviral Remdesivir by a Novel, Continuous-Flow, Helical-Baffle Incorporating Vuv/Uvc Photoreactor: Performance Assessment and Enhancement by Inorganic Peroxides, Separation and Purification Technology (2022)
17. Effect of Portable Air Purifier on Indoor Air Quality: Reduced Exposure to Particulate Matter and Health Risk Assessment, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment (2022)
18. Effects of Respirators to Reduce Fine Particulate Matter Exposures on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Variability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Environmental Pollution (2022)
19. Exposure to Ambient Air Pollution and Socio-Economic Status on Intelligence Quotient Among Schoolchildren in a Developing Country, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2022)
20. Health Benefits of Using Air Purifier to Reduce Exposure to Pm2.5-Bound Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Pahs), Heavy Metals and Ions, Journal of Cleaner Production (2022)
21. Health Burden and Economic Loss Attributable to Ambient Pm2.5 in Iran Based on the Ground and Satellite Data, Scientific Reports (2022)
22. Identification and Determination of the Volatile Organics of Third-Hand Smoke From Different Cigarettes and Clothing Fabrics, Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering (2022)
23. Investigation of Vertical Distribution of Ambient Air Particulate Matter (Pm2.5 and Pm10) Concentration at the Respiratory Heights of Children and Adults, Journal of Air Pollution and Health (2022)
24. Source Apportionment, Identification and Characterization, and Emission Inventory of Ambient Particulate Matter in 22 Eastern Mediterranean Region Countries: A Systematic Review and Recommendations for Good Practice, Environmental Pollution (2022)
25. Status of Tnf-Α and Il-6 As Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines in Exhaled Breath Condensate of Late Adolescents With Asthma and Healthy in the Dust Storm and Non-Dust Storm Conditions, Science of the Total Environment (2022)
26. The Effect of Size Distribution of Ambient Air Particulate Matter on Oxidative Potential by Acellular Method Dithiothreitol; a Systematic Review, Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering (2022)
27. The Efficacy of the Vuv/O3 Process Run in a Continuous-Flow Fluidized Bed Reactor for Simultaneous Elimination of Favipiravir and Bacteria in Aqueous Matrices, Chemosphere (2022)
28. A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Photocatalytic Degradation of Pesticides Using Nano Tio2, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2021)
29. Association of Systemic Inflammation and Coagulation Biomarkers With Source-Specific Pm2.5 Mass Concentrations Among Young and Elderly Subjects in Central Tehran, Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association (2021)
30. Associations Between Short Term Exposure to Ambient Particulate Matter From Dust Storm and Anthropogenic Sources and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Healthy Young Adults, Science of the Total Environment (2021)
31. Blood Lead Level Monitoring Related to Environmental Exposure in the General Iranian Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2021)
32. Chlorpyrifos Remediation in Agriculture Runoff With Homogeneous Solar Photo-Fenton Reaction at Near Neutral Ph: Phytotoxicity Assessment, Water Science and Technology (2021)
33. Investigating the Relationship Between Particulate Matter and Inflammatory Biomarkers of Exhaled Breath Condensate and Blood in Healthy Young Adults, Scientific Reports (2021)
34. Iranian Population Exposures to Heavy Metals, Pahs, and Pesticides and Their Intake Routes: A Study Protocol of a National Population Health Survey, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2021)
35. Mechanical Trajectory Control of Water Mineral Impurities in the Electrochemical-Magnetic Reactor, Desalination and Water Treatment (2021)
36. Subnational Exposure to Secondhand Smoke in Iran From 1990 to 2013: A Systematic Review, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2021)
37. The Effect of Covid-19 Pandemic on Human Mobility and Ambient Air Quality Around the World: A Systematic Review, Urban Climate (2021)
38. A Field Indoor Air Measurement of Sars-Cov-2 in the Patient Rooms of the Largest Hospital in Iran, Science of the Total Environment (2020)
39. Assessment of Environmental Health Status of Iran According to the Environmental Performance Index Report in 2018, Iranian Journal of Health and Environment (2020)
40. Can Respirator Face Masks in a Developing Country Reduce Exposure to Ambient Particulate Matter?, Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology (2020)
41. Carcinogenic Risks and Chemical Composition of Particulate Matter Recovered by Two Methods: Wet and Dry Extraction, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment (2020)
42. Cardiovascular Effects of Airborne Particulate Matter: A Review of Rodent Model Studies, Chemosphere (2020)
43. Characterization, Risk Assessment and Potential Source Identification of Pm10 in Tehran, Microchemical Journal (2020)
44. Climate Change and Health in Iran: A Narrative Review, Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering (2020)
45. Cross-Sectional Associations Between Ambient Air Pollution and Respiratory Signs and Symptoms Among Young Children in Tehran, Atmospheric Environment (2020)
46. Enhanced Biodegradation of Styrene Vapors in the Biotrickling Filter Inoculated With Biosurfactant-Generating Bacteria Under H2o2 Stimulation, Science of the Total Environment (2020)
47. Evaluation of a Pilot-Scale Scrubber for the Mitigation of Nh3 Emissions From Laboratory Animal House in the Presence of Different Oxidants, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (2020)
48. Health System Plan for Implementation of Paris Agreement on Climate Change (Cop 21): A Qualitative Study in Iran, BMC Public Health (2020)
49. Impact of Sars-Cov-2 on Ambient Air Particulate Matter in Tehran, Aerosol and Air Quality Research (2020)
50. Tehran Environmental and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (Tend) Cohort Study: Phase I, Feasibility Assessment, Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering (2020)
51. The Acute Effects of Short Term Exposure to Particulate Matter From Natural and Anthropogenic Sources on Inflammation and Coagulation Markers in Healthy Young Adults, Science of the Total Environment (2020)
52. The Effects of Ventilation and Building Characteristics on Indoor Air Quality in Waterpipe Cafes, Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology (2020)
53. A Review of Studies on Burden of Disease Attributable to Environmental Risk Factors in Iran: Achievements, Limitations and Future Plans, Iranian Journal of Health and Environment (2019)
54. An in Vitro Method to Evaluate Hemolysis of Human Red Blood Cells (Rbcs) Treated by Airborne Particulate Matter (Pm 10 ), MethodsX (2019)
55. Assessment of Indoor Radon Concentration in Residential Homes and Public Places in South of Tehran, Iran, Environmental Earth Sciences (2019)
56. Assessment of the Health Risk Induced by Accumulated Heavy Metals From Anaerobic Digestion of Biological Sludge of the Lettuce, Biological Trace Element Research (2019)
57. Bioaerosols in the Waterpipe Cafes: Genera, Levels, and Factors Influencing Their Concentrations, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2019)
58. Chemical Composition of Pm10 and Its Effect on in Vitro Hemolysis of Human Red Blood Cells (Rbcs): A Comparison Study During Dust Storm and Inversion, Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering (2019)
59. Correction To: Chemical Composition of Pm10 and Its Effect on in Vitro Hemolysis (Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering Doi: 10.1007/S40201-018-00327-W), Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering (2019)
60. Correction To: Investigation and Comparison of in Vitro Genotoxic Potency of Pm 10 Collected in Rural and Urban Sites at Tehran in Different Metrological Conditions and Different Seasons (Biological Trace Element Research, (2019), 189, 1, (301-310), 10.1007/S12011-018-1469-9), Biological Trace Element Research (2019)
61. Determination of Dust Storms by Hoffman Index in Tehran, Iran and Compare With Remote Sensing, and Responsible Organizations From March 2014 Through March 2015, Journal of Air Pollution and Health (2019)
62. Developing Environmental Health Indicators [Ehis] for Iran Based on the Causal Effect Model, Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering (2019)
63. Endotoxin and Der P1 Allergen Levels in Indoor Air and Settled Dust in Day-Care Centers in Tehran, Iran, Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering (2019)
64. Formaldehyde and Acetaldehyde in the Indoor Air of Waterpipe Cafes: Measuring Exposures and Assessing Health Effects, Building and Environment (2019)
65. Improved Peroxidase-Mediated Biodegradation of Toluene Vapors in the Moving-Bed Activated Sludge Diffusion (Masd) Process Using Biosurfactant-Generating Biomass Stimulated With H2o2, Journal of Hazardous Materials (2019)
66. Indoor Air Quality in Waterpipe Cafes: Exposure Level to Particulate Matter, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2019)
67. Investigation and Comparison of in Vitro Genotoxic Potency of Pm10 Collected in Rural and Urban Sites at Tehran in Different Metrological Conditions and Different Seasons, Biological Trace Element Research (2019)
68. Investigation of Indoor Radon Concentration in Dwellings and Public Places of Firuzkuh, Iranian Journal of Health and Environment (2019)
69. Maternal Exposure to Air Pollutants and Birth Weight in Tehran, Iran, Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering (2019)
70. Measurement of Radon Concentration in Indoor Air of Residential and Public Buildings in Nourabad Mammasani City and Estimation of Its Effective Dose, Iranian Journal of Health and Environment (2019)
71. National and Sub-National Exposure to Ambient Fine Particulate Matter (Pm2.5) and Its Attributable Burden of Disease in Iran From 1990 to 2016, Environmental Pollution (2019)
72. National and Sub-National Exposure to Ambient Fine Particulate Matter (Pm2.5) and Its Attributable Burden of Disease in Iran From 1990 to 2016, Environmental Pollution (2019)
73. Photochemical Degradation of Toluene in Gas-Phase Under Uv/Visible Light Graphene Oxide-Tio2 Nanocomposite: Influential Operating Factors, Optimization, and Modeling, Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering (2019)
74. Proinflammatory Effects of Dust Storm and Thermal Inversion Particulate Matter (Pm10) on Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (Pbmcs) in Vitro: A Comparative Approach and Analysis, Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering (2019)
75. Public Ingestion Exposure to 226Ra in Ramsar, Iran, Journal of Environmental Radioactivity (2019)
76. Review of Studies on Air Quality Status and Its Health Effects in Iran, Iranian Journal of Health and Environment (2019)
77. Sources and Temporal Variations of Coarse Particulate Matter (Pm) in Central Tehran, Iran, Atmosphere (2019)
78. Spatial Homogeneity and Heterogeneity of Ambient Air Pollutants in Tehran, Science of the Total Environment (2019)
79. Study of Sludge From the Largest Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Middle East (Southern Tehran, Iran) Based on Chemical and Microbiological Parameters for Use in Agriculture, Desalination and Water Treatment (2019)
80. Technical and Economic Investigation of Chemical Scrubber and Bio-Filtration in Removal of H2s and Nh3 From Wastewater Treatment Plant, Journal of Environmental Management (2019)
81. An in Vitro Method to Survey Dna Methylation in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (Pbmcs) Treated by Airborne Particulate Matter (Pm10), MethodsX (2018)
82. Application of Adaptive Neural Fuzzy Inference System and Fuzzy C- Means Algorithm in Simulating the 4-Chlorophenol Elimination From Aqueous Solutions by Persulfate/Nano Zero Valent Iron Process, Eurasian Journal of Analytical Chemistry (2018)
83. Association Between Apparent Temperature and Acute Coronary Syndrome Admission in Rasht, Iran, Heart Asia (2018)
84. Effect of Dissolved Oxygen/Nzvi/Persulfate Process on the Elimination of 4-Chlorophenol From Aqueous Solution: Modeling and Optimization Study, Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering (2018)
85. Effect of Long-Term Exposure to Ambient Particulate Matter on Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension in Iranian Adults: An Ecologic Study, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2018)
86. Effects of Airborne Particulate Matter (Pm10) From Dust Storm and Thermal Inversion on Global Dna Methylation in Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (Pbmcs) in Vitro, Atmospheric Environment (2018)
87. Environmental and Lifestyle Factors Affecting Exposure to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the General Population in a Middle Eastern Area, Environmental Pollution (2018)
88. Evaluate the Types and Amount of Genotoxic Waste in Tehran University of Medical Science's Hospitals, Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering (2018)
89. Long-Term Trends and Health Impact of Pm2.5 and O3 in Tehran, Iran, 2006–2015, Environment International (2018)
90. Modeling of Chlorpyrifos Degradation by Tio2 Photo Catalysis Under Visible Light Using Response Surface Methodology, Desalination and Water Treatment (2018)
91. Optimization of Combined In-Vessel Composting Process and Chemical Oxidation for Remediation of Bottom Sludge of Crude Oil Storage Tanks, Environmental Technology (United Kingdom) (2018)
92. Physiochemical Characteristics and Oxidative Potential of Ambient Air Particulate Matter (Pm10) During Dust and Non-Dust Storm Events: A Case Study in Tehran, Iran, Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering (2018)
93. Prevalence of Asthma and Associated Factors Among Male Late Adolescents in Tabriz, Iran, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2018)
94. Response Surface Methodology Modeling to Improve Degradation of Chlorpyrifos in Agriculture Runoff Using Tio2 Solar Photocatalytic in a Raceway Pond Reactor, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety (2018)
95. Sensitivity Analysis and Modeling of 4-Chlorophenol Degradation in Aqueous Solutions by an Nzvi-Sodium Persulfate System, Desalination and Water Treatment (2018)
96. Setting Research Priorities to Achieve Long-Term Health Targets in Iran, Journal of Global Health (2018)
97. Setting Research Priorities to Achieve Long-Term Health Targets in Iran, Journal of Global Health (2018)
98. Short-Term Effects of Particle Size Fractions on Lung Function of Late Adolescents, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2018)
99. Source Apportionment of Ambient Pm2.5 in Two Locations in Central Tehran Using the Positive Matrix Factorization (Pmf) Model, Science of the Total Environment (2018)
100. Source-Specific Lung Cancer Risk Assessment of Ambient Pm2.5-Bound Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Pahs) in Central Tehran, Environment International (2018)
101. Study of Pm10, Pm2.5, and Pm1 Levels in During Dust Storms and Local Air Pollution Events in Urban and Rural Sites in Tehran, Human and Ecological Risk Assessment (2018)
102. The Effects of Apparent Temperature on Cardiovascular Mortality Using a Distributed Lag Nonlinear Model Analysis: 2005 to 2014, Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health (2018)
103. Trends of Metals Enrichment in Deposited Particulate Matter at Semi-Arid Area of Iran, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2018)
104. Ambient Temperature and Cardiovascular Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, PeerJ (2017)
105. Analytical Study of 226Ra Activity Concentration in Market Consuming Foodstuffs of Ramsar, Iran, Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering (2017)
106. Bioaerosol Exposure and Circulating Biomarkers in a Panel of Elderly Subjects and Healthy Young Adults, Science of the Total Environment (2017)
107. Dispersion Modeling and Health Risk Assessment of Vocs Emissions From Municipal Solid Waste Transfer Station in Tehran, Iran, Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering (2017)
108. Elemental and Carbonaceous Characterization of Tsp and Pm10 During Middle Eastern Dust (Med) Storms in Ahvaz, Southwestern Iran, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment (2017)
109. Estimating National Dioxins and Furans Emissions, Major Sources, Intake Doses, and Temporal Trends in Iran From 1990-2010, Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering (2017)
110. Evaluation of Formaldehyde Concentration in the Ambient Air of a Most Populated Iranian City, Tehran, Air Quality# Atmosphere and Health (2017)
111. Investigation of Natural Ventilation Potential in Different Hospital Wards Affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2014, Iran Occupational Health (2017)
112. Radioactivity Levels in the Mostly Local Foodstuff Consumed by Residents of the High Level Natural Radiation Areas of Ramsar, Iran, Journal of Environmental Radioactivity (2017)
113. Removal of 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol From Aqueous Solutions by Cetylpyridinium Bromide (Cpb)-Modified Zeolite in Batch and Continuous Systems, Desalination and Water Treatment (2017)
114. Risk Assessment of Water Supply System Safety Based on Who Water Safety Plan; Case Study: Ardabil, Iran, Desalination and Water Treatment (2017)
115. Short-Term Effects of Particle Size Fractions on Circulating Biomarkers of Inflammation in a Panel of Elderly Subjects and Healthy Young Adults, Environmental Pollution (2017)
116. The Accelerated Enzymatic Biodegradation and Cod Removal of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in the Scr Using Active Bacterial Biomass Capable of In-Situ Generating Peroxidase and Biosurfactants, Chemical Engineering Journal (2017)
117. Adsorption of 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol From Aqueous Solutions by a Surfactant-Modified Zeolitic Tuff: Batch and Continuous Studies, Desalination and Water Treatment (2016)
118. Anoxic Biodegradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Saline Media Using Denitrifier Biogranules, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety (2016)
119. Association Between Serum Concentrations of Persistent Organic Pollutants and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Primiparous Women, Environmental Research (2016)
120. Association of Serum Concentrations of Persistent Organic Pollutants (Pops) and Risk of Pre-Eclampsia: A Case-Control Study, Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering (2016)
121. Biomonitoring of Tobacco Smoke Exposure and Self-Reported Smoking Status Among General Population of Tehran, Iran, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2016)
122. Characterization and Risk Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Pahs) in Urban Atmospheric Particulate of Tehran, Iran, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2016)
123. Evaluation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Copd) Attributed to Atmospheric O3, No2, and So2 Using Air Q Model (2011-2012 Year), Environmental Research (2016)
124. Evidences for Confirmation of an Epidemic in Acute Respiratory Syndrome Crisis Among Residents of Ahwaz November 2013, Iranian Journal of Epidemiology (2016)
125. Indoor Radon Measurements in Residential Dwellings in Qom, Iran, International Journal of Radiation Research (2016)
126. Investigation of Furfural Biodegradation in a Continuous Inflow Cyclic Biological Reactor, Water Science and Technology (2016)
127. The Assessment of Health Impacts and External Costs of Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant of Qom, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2016)
128. The Peroxidase-Mediated Biodegradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in a H2o2-Induced Sbr Using In-Situ Production of Peroxidase: Biodegradation Experiments and Bacterial Identification, Journal of Hazardous Materials (2016)
129. Urinary Benzene As a Biomarker of Environmental Exposure to Benzene in Males in the General Population, Acta Medica Mediterranea (2016)
130. Characterization of Pahs and Metals in Indoor/Outdoor Pm10/Pm2.5/Pm1 in a Retirement Home and a School Dormitory, Science of the Total Environment (2015)
131. Indoor/Outdoor Relationships of Bioaerosol Concentrations in a Retirement Home and a School Dormitory, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2015)
132. Quantification of the Health Effects of Exposure to Air Pollution (No2) in Tabriz, Iran, Fresenius Environmental Bulletin (2015)
133. Upgrading the Effluent Quality of an Aerated Lagoon With Horizontal Roughing Filtration, Environment Protection Engineering (2015)
134. Upgrading the Effluent Quality of an Aerated Lagoon With Horizontal Roughing Filtration, Environment Protection Engineering (2015)
135. A Framework for Exploration and Cleaning of Environmental Data – Tehran Air Quality Data Experience, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2014)
136. Assessment of Suspended Particulate Matters and Their Heavy Metal Content in the Ambient Air of Mobarakeh City, Isfahan, Iran, International Journal of Environmental Health Engineering (2014)
137. Land Use Regression Models to Estimate the Annual and Seasonal Spatial Variability of Sulfur Dioxide and Particulate Matter in Tehran, Iran, Science of the Total Environment (2014)
138. Assessment of the Health Management System (Hse) and Its Determinants in Iranian Schools: A National Study, Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences (2012)