Raul Cruz-Cano
Biographic Data
| ID | 1914077 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Raul Cruz-Cano |
| GIVEN NAMES | Raul |
| FAMILY NAME | Cruz-Cano |
| SIGNATURE | CRUZ-CANO R |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Maryland, College Park |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7715-1198 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Differences in Presenting Health Warning Labels on Hookah Venue Menus Between Immersive Virtual Reality and Online Surveys
Background Virtual reality (VR) platforms can simulate the real world, whereas online surveys are efficient settings for assessing and testing information. In this study, the effects of presenting health warning labels (HWLs) on hookah venue menus were compared between these two message-testing settings.Methods Separate studies were conducted in VR (n = 96) and online survey (n = 213) settings. Participants in both studies were randomly assigned …
A prototype early warning system for diarrhoeal disease to combat health threats of climate change in the asia-pacific region
Ongoing climate variability and change are increasing the burden of diarrhoeal disease worldwide. Meaningful early warning systems with adequate lead times (weeks to months) are needed to guide public health decision–making and enhance community resilience against health threats posed by climate change. Toward this goal, we trained various machine-learning models to predict diarrhoeal disease rates in Nepal (2002–2014), Taiwan (2008–2019), and Vi…
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Health Information on Waterpipe Lounge Menus to Educate Young Adults
BACKGROUND: For years, tobacco risk communication has largely focused on cigarette smoking. New strategies must be developed to adapt to emerging tobacco products, such as waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS). AIMS: The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the preliminary effects of health information on waterpipe lounge menus on the perceptions of harm and risk from WTS and inform future efficacy interventions for health communication (i.e., …
Gender differences in marital and military predictors of service member career satisfaction
Associations between living in localities with e-cigarette sales restrictions and e-cigarette use change among young adults in Los Angeles County
Participants who lived in localities with various ESR policies were different in their baseline e-cigarette use and socioeconomic backgrounds. Future research examining the potential impact of ESRs on e-cigarette use change should consider the localities' overall sociodemographic and tobacco-using characteristics and individuals' cigarette smoking histories
Racial and Sex Differences between Urinary Phthalates and Metabolic Syndrome among U.S. Adults
Phthalates, plasticizers ubiquitous in household and personal care products, have been associated with metabolic disturbances. Despite the noted racial differences in phthalate exposure and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS), it remains unclear whether associations between phthalate metabolites and MetS vary by race and sex. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted among 10,017 adults from the National Health and Nutritional Examination …
Air Quality Assessment of Particulate Matter Near a Concrete Block Plant and Traffic in Bladensburg, Maryland
A concrete block plant located in Bladensburg, Maryland, wants to expand to include a concrete batching plant on the same property. This expansion could further degrade air quality and impact the health of vulnerable residents. The purpose of this study is to provide information on particulate matter (PM2.5) levels near residential areas close to commuter traffic and industrial activity associated with the concrete plant. Air quality monitoring w…
Air Quality Assessment of Volatile Organic Compounds Near a Concrete Block Plant and Traffic in Bladensburg, Maryland
A concrete block plant located in Bladensburg, Maryland, wants to expand to include a concrete batching plant on the same property. This expansion could further degrade air quality and impact the health of vulnerable residents. The purpose of this study is to provide information on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) levels near residential areas close to commuter traffic and industrial activity associated with the concrete plant. Air quality monit…
Cruz-Cano and Mead Respond
Cruz-Cano and Mead Respond Raul Cruz-Cano PhD, and Erin L. Mead PhD Affiliation Raul Cruz-Cano is with the School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park. Erin L. Mead is with the School of Medicine, University of Connecticut, Farmington.CopyRightCorrespondence should be sent to Raul Cruz-Cano, PhD, 2234 School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 (e-mail: [email protected]). Reprints can be ordered at ht…
Causes of Excess Deaths in Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria
Objectives. To determine the number and causes of excess deaths in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria made landfall on September 20, 2017. Methods. We obtained monthly vital statistics data on all deaths from January 2008 through October 2017. We conducted a time-series analysis to estimate excess mortality in September and October 2017 overall and by age, sex, and cause of death. Results. We estimated a total of 1205 excess deaths (95% confidence…
Impact of Rurality, Broiler Operations, and Community Socioeconomic Factors on the Risk of Campylobacteriosis in Maryland
Objectives. We evaluated the combined impact of community-level environmental and socioeconomic factors on the risk of campylobacteriosis. Methods. We obtained Campylobacter case data (2002–2010; n = 3694) from the Maryland Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network. We obtained community-level socioeconomic and environmental data from the 2000 US Census and the 2007 US Census of Agriculture. We linked data by zip code. We derived incidence r…
Causes of Excess Deaths in Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria
Objectives. To determine the number and causes of excess deaths in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria made landfall on September 20, 2017. Methods. We obtained monthly vital statistics data on all deaths from January 2008 through October 2017. We conducted a time-series analysis to estimate excess mortality in September and October 2017 overall and by age, sex, and cause of death. Results. We estimated a total of 1205 excess deaths (95% confidence…
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Impact of Rurality, Broiler Operations, and Community Socioeconomic Factors on the Risk of Campylobacteriosis in Maryland
Objectives. We evaluated the combined impact of community-level environmental and socioeconomic factors on the risk of campylobacteriosis. Methods. We obtained Campylobacter case data (2002–2010; n = 3694) from the Maryland Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network. We obtained community-level socioeconomic and environmental data from the 2000 US Census and the 2007 US Census of Agriculture. We linked data by zip code. We derived incidence r…
Air Quality Assessment of Volatile Organic Compounds Near a Concrete Block Plant and Traffic in Bladensburg, Maryland
A concrete block plant located in Bladensburg, Maryland, wants to expand to include a concrete batching plant on the same property. This expansion could further degrade air quality and impact the health of vulnerable residents. The purpose of this study is to provide information on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) levels near residential areas close to commuter traffic and industrial activity associated with the concrete plant. Air quality monit…
Cruz-Cano and Mead Respond
Cruz-Cano and Mead Respond Raul Cruz-Cano PhD, and Erin L. Mead PhD Affiliation Raul Cruz-Cano is with the School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park. Erin L. Mead is with the School of Medicine, University of Connecticut, Farmington.CopyRightCorrespondence should be sent to Raul Cruz-Cano, PhD, 2234 School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 (e-mail: [email protected]). Reprints can be ordered at ht…
Causes of Excess Deaths in Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria
Objectives. To determine the number and causes of excess deaths in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria made landfall on September 20, 2017. Methods. We obtained monthly vital statistics data on all deaths from January 2008 through October 2017. We conducted a time-series analysis to estimate excess mortality in September and October 2017 overall and by age, sex, and cause of death. Results. We estimated a total of 1205 excess deaths (95% confidence…
Air Quality Assessment of Particulate Matter Near a Concrete Block Plant and Traffic in Bladensburg, Maryland
A concrete block plant located in Bladensburg, Maryland, wants to expand to include a concrete batching plant on the same property. This expansion could further degrade air quality and impact the health of vulnerable residents. The purpose of this study is to provide information on particulate matter (PM2.5) levels near residential areas close to commuter traffic and industrial activity associated with the concrete plant. Air quality monitoring w…
Racial and Sex Differences between Urinary Phthalates and Metabolic Syndrome among U.S. Adults
Phthalates, plasticizers ubiquitous in household and personal care products, have been associated with metabolic disturbances. Despite the noted racial differences in phthalate exposure and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS), it remains unclear whether associations between phthalate metabolites and MetS vary by race and sex. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted among 10,017 adults from the National Health and Nutritional Examination …
Health Information on Waterpipe Lounge Menus to Educate Young Adults
BACKGROUND: For years, tobacco risk communication has largely focused on cigarette smoking. New strategies must be developed to adapt to emerging tobacco products, such as waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS). AIMS: The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the preliminary effects of health information on waterpipe lounge menus on the perceptions of harm and risk from WTS and inform future efficacy interventions for health communication (i.e., …
Gender differences in marital and military predictors of service member career satisfaction
Associations between living in localities with e-cigarette sales restrictions and e-cigarette use change among young adults in Los Angeles County
Participants who lived in localities with various ESR policies were different in their baseline e-cigarette use and socioeconomic backgrounds. Future research examining the potential impact of ESRs on e-cigarette use change should consider the localities' overall sociodemographic and tobacco-using characteristics and individuals' cigarette smoking histories
Differences in Presenting Health Warning Labels on Hookah Venue Menus Between Immersive Virtual Reality and Online Surveys
Background Virtual reality (VR) platforms can simulate the real world, whereas online surveys are efficient settings for assessing and testing information. In this study, the effects of presenting health warning labels (HWLs) on hookah venue menus were compared between these two message-testing settings.Methods Separate studies were conducted in VR (n = 96) and online survey (n = 213) settings. Participants in both studies were randomly assigned …
A prototype early warning system for diarrhoeal disease to combat health threats of climate change in the asia-pacific region
Ongoing climate variability and change are increasing the burden of diarrhoeal disease worldwide. Meaningful early warning systems with adequate lead times (weeks to months) are needed to guide public health decision–making and enhance community resilience against health threats posed by climate change. Toward this goal, we trained various machine-learning models to predict diarrhoeal disease rates in Nepal (2002–2014), Taiwan (2008–2019), and Vi…
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Medicine (9 works) · Environmental health (7 works) · Geography (5 works) · Demography (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Air Quality and Health Impacts (3 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Confidence interval (3 works) · Environmental Science (3 works) · Meteorology (3 works)