--- - attrs: .reference_type: 0 Abstract: 'OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the association between residential distance to nearest major roadway, as a marker of long-term exposure to traffic pollution, and cognitive function in older adults. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study with median follow-up of 16.8 months. SETTING: Community. PARTICIPANTS: Seven hundred sixty-five community-dwelling seniors. MEASUREMENTS: The Mini-Mental State Examination, Hopkins Verbal Learning Test-Revised (HVLT-R), Trail Making Test (TMT), category and letter fluency tests, and Clock-in-the-Box Test were administered during home visits on two occasions. The residential distance to the nearest major roadway was calculated, and generalized estimating equations were used to evaluate the association between performance on each test and residential distance to nearest major roadway, adjusting for participant demographics, education, socioeconomic status, and past medical history. RESULTS: Shorter distance to major roadway was associated with statistically significantly poorer performance on the immediate and delayed recall components of the HVLT-R, TMT Part B, TMT delta, and letter and category fluency tests. Generally, participants residing less than 100 m from a major roadway performed worst. Performance improved monotonically with increasing distance. CONCLUSION: In this cohort of community-dwelling older adults, residential proximity to a major roadway was associated with poorer performance on cognitive tests of verbal learning and memory, psychomotor speed, language, and executive functioning. If causal, these results add to the growing evidence that living near major roadways is associated with adverse health outcomes.' Author: 'Wellenius, G. A.; Boyle, L. D.; Coull, B. A.; Milberg, W. P.; Gryparis, A.; Schwartz, J.; Mittleman, M. A.; Lipsitz, L. A.' DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2012.04195.x Date: Nov ISSN: 0002-8614 Issue: 11 Journal: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Keywords: Aged; *Air Pollution; Cognition/*physiology; Cohort Studies; Female; Humans; Male; Prospective Studies; *Residence Characteristics Language: eng Notes: "1532-5415 Wellenius, Gregory A Boyle, Luke D Coull, Brent A Milberg, William P Gryparis, Alexandros Schwartz, Joel Mittleman, Murray A Lipsitz, Lewis A AG004390/AG/NIA NIH HHS/United States AG25037/AG/NIA NIH HHS/United States ES000002/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States ES009825/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States ES015774/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States K99 ES015774/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States P01 AG004390/AG/NIA NIH HHS/United States P01 ES009825/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States P30 ES000002/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States R00 ES015774/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States R37 AG025037/AG/NIA NIH HHS/United States Journal Article Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. United States J Am Geriatr Soc. 2012 Nov;60(11):2075-80. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2012.04195.x. Epub 2012 Nov 5." Pages: 2075-2080 Title: 'Residential proximity to nearest major roadway and cognitive function in community-dwelling seniors: Results from the MOBILIZE Boston Study' Volume: 60 Year: 2012 _record_number: 18205 _uuid: bf86e108-6577-4e66-b97f-9ed230c2bb59 reftype: Journal Article child_publication: /article/10.1111/j.1532-5415.2012.04195.x href: https://data.globalchange.gov/reference/bf86e108-6577-4e66-b97f-9ed230c2bb59.yaml identifier: bf86e108-6577-4e66-b97f-9ed230c2bb59 uri: /reference/bf86e108-6577-4e66-b97f-9ed230c2bb59 - attrs: .reference_type: 0 Author: "Tirado, M.C.\rClarke, R.\rJaykus, L.A.\rMcQuatters-Gollop, A.\rFrank, J.M." DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2010.07.003 ISSN: 0963-9969 Issue: 7 Journal: Food Research International Pages: 1745-1765 Title: 'Climate change and food safety: A review' Volume: 43 Year: 2010 _chapter: '["RG 2 Southeast","Ch. 17: Southeast and Caribbean FINAL"]' _record_number: 3065 _uuid: bf92266b-c107-4d7c-9bbb-1e4a08fa0fc7 reftype: Journal Article child_publication: /article/10.1016/j.foodres.2010.07.003 href: https://data.globalchange.gov/reference/bf92266b-c107-4d7c-9bbb-1e4a08fa0fc7.yaml identifier: bf92266b-c107-4d7c-9bbb-1e4a08fa0fc7 uri: /reference/bf92266b-c107-4d7c-9bbb-1e4a08fa0fc7 - attrs: .reference_type: 0 Author: 'Lewitus, Alan J.; Horner, Rita A.; Caron, David A.; Garcia-Mendoza, Ernesto; Hickey, Barbara M.; Hunter, Matthew; Huppert, Daniel D.; Kudela, Raphael M.; Langlois, Gregg W.; Largier, John L.; Lessard, Evelyn J.; RaLonde, Raymond; Rensel, J.E. Jack; Strutton, Peter G.; Trainer, Vera L.; Tweddle, Jacqueline F.' DOI: 10.1016/j.hal.2012.06.009 ISSN: 1878-1470 Journal: Harmful Algae Pages: 133-159 Title: 'Harmful algal blooms along the North American west coast region: History, trends, causes, and impacts' Volume: 19 Year: 2012 _record_number: 17114 _uuid: bf9e1e12-177e-4d6a-bae5-c9ed434d64b2 reftype: Journal Article child_publication: /article/10.1016/j.hal.2012.06.009 href: https://data.globalchange.gov/reference/bf9e1e12-177e-4d6a-bae5-c9ed434d64b2.yaml identifier: bf9e1e12-177e-4d6a-bae5-c9ed434d64b2 uri: /reference/bf9e1e12-177e-4d6a-bae5-c9ed434d64b2 - attrs: .reference_type: 10 Author: 'EPA,' Institution: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Pages: 84 Place Published: 'Washington, D.C.' Title: 'Climate Change Indicators in the United States, 2nd Edition' URL: http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/pdfs/climateindicators-full-2012.pdf Year: 2012 _chapter: '["Ch. 26: Decision Support FINAL","Ch. 2: Our Changing Climate FINAL"]' _record_number: 3235 _uuid: bfc00315-ccea-4e7c-8a05-2650a07e4252 reftype: Report child_publication: /report/epa-430-r-12-004 href: https://data.globalchange.gov/reference/bfc00315-ccea-4e7c-8a05-2650a07e4252.yaml identifier: bfc00315-ccea-4e7c-8a05-2650a07e4252 uri: /reference/bfc00315-ccea-4e7c-8a05-2650a07e4252 - attrs: .reference_type: 0 Author: 'Alessandrini, Ester; Zauli Sajani, Stefano; Scotto, Fabiana; Miglio, Rossella; Marchesi, Stefano; Lauriola, Paolo' DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2011.07.005 ISSN: 0013-9351 Issue: 8 Journal: Environmental Research Pages: 1192-1200 Title: 'Emergency ambulance dispatches and apparent temperature: A time series analysis in Emilia–Romagna, Italy' Volume: 111 Year: 2011 _chapter: Ch2 _record_number: 17584 _uuid: bfe9c84b-bd9b-4db1-b09b-fd5d856176af reftype: Journal Article child_publication: /article/10.1016/j.envres.2011.07.005 href: https://data.globalchange.gov/reference/bfe9c84b-bd9b-4db1-b09b-fd5d856176af.yaml identifier: bfe9c84b-bd9b-4db1-b09b-fd5d856176af uri: /reference/bfe9c84b-bd9b-4db1-b09b-fd5d856176af - attrs: .reference_type: 0 Author: 'Appleyard, S.J.; Angeloni, J.; Watkins, R.' DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeochem.2005.09.008 ISSN: 0883-2927 Issue: 1 Journal: Applied Geochemistry Pages: 83-97 Title: 'Arsenic-rich groundwater in an urban area experiencing drought and increasing population density, Perth, Australia' Volume: 21 Year: 2006 _record_number: 19107 _uuid: bff0d105-61b1-450c-90e3-a82c7132021b reftype: Journal Article child_publication: /article/10.1016/j.apgeochem.2005.09.008 href: https://data.globalchange.gov/reference/bff0d105-61b1-450c-90e3-a82c7132021b.yaml identifier: bff0d105-61b1-450c-90e3-a82c7132021b uri: /reference/bff0d105-61b1-450c-90e3-a82c7132021b - attrs: .reference_type: 0 Abstract: 'Hantaviruses cause hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) in Eurasia. In Europe both the amplitude and the magnitude of outbreaks of HFRS have increased. The mechanisms that drive the incidences are complex and multi-factorial and only partially due to increased awareness and improved diagnostic tools. Risk determinants include reservoir ecology, virus ecology and anthropogenic factors. The dogma of one specific rodent species as primordial reservoir for a specific hantavirus is increasingly challenged. New hantaviruses have been discovered in shrews, moles and bats and increasing evidence points at host-switching events and co-circulation in multiple, sympatric reservoir species, challenging the strict rodent-virus co-evolution theory. Changing landscape attributes and climatic parameters determine fluctuations in hantavirus epidemiology, for instance through increased food availability, prolonged virus survival and decreased biodiversity.' Author: 'Reusken, C.; Heyman, P.' DOI: 10.1016/j.coviro.2013.01.002 Date: Feb ISSN: 1879-6257 Issue: 1 Journal: Current Opinion in Virology Keywords: Animals; Climate; Ecosystem; Europe/epidemiology; Hantavirus/ isolation & purification; Hantavirus Infections/ epidemiology/ transmission; Human Activities; Humans; Incidence; Zoonoses/ epidemiology/ transmission Language: eng Notes: 'Reusken, Chantal Heyman, Paul Review Netherlands Curr Opin Virol. 2013 Feb;3(1):92-9. doi: 10.1016/j.coviro.2013.01.002. Epub 2013 Feb 4.' Pages: 92-99 Title: Factors driving hantavirus emergence in Europe Volume: 3 Year: 2013 _record_number: 5061 _uuid: c0076f84-2a19-435c-a326-efb6f0aa09c6 reftype: Journal Article child_publication: /article/10.1016/j.coviro.2013.01.002 href: https://data.globalchange.gov/reference/c0076f84-2a19-435c-a326-efb6f0aa09c6.yaml identifier: c0076f84-2a19-435c-a326-efb6f0aa09c6 uri: /reference/c0076f84-2a19-435c-a326-efb6f0aa09c6 - attrs: .reference_type: 0 Abstract: 'After 3 dengue cases were acquired in Key West, Florida, we conducted a serosurvey to determine the scope of the outbreak. Thirteen residents showed recent infection (infection rate 5%; 90% CI 2%-8%), demonstrating the reemergence of dengue in Florida. Increased awareness of dengue among health care providers is needed.' Author: 'Radke, E. G.; Gregory, C. J.; Kintziger, K. W.; Sauber-Schatz, E. K.; Hunsperger, E.; Gallagher, G. R.; Barber, J. M.; Biggerstaff, B. J.; Stanek, D. R.; Tomashek, K. M.; Blackmore, C. G. M.' DOI: 10.3201/eid1801.110130 Date: Jan ISSN: 1080-6059 Issue: 01 Journal: Emerging Infectious Diseases Keywords: Dengue/*epidemiology; *Disease Outbreaks; Florida/epidemiology; Humans; Odds Ratio; Risk Factors Notes: "Radke, Elizabeth G Gregory, Christopher J Kintziger, Kristina W Sauber-Schatz, Erin K Hunsperger, Elizabeth A Gallagher, Glen R Barber, Jean M Biggerstaff, Brad J Stanek, Danielle R Tomashek, Kay M Blackmore, Carina G M eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. 2012/01/20 06:00 Emerg Infect Dis. 2012 Jan;18(1):135-7. doi: 10.3201/eid1801.110130." Pages: 135-137 Title: 'Dengue outbreak in Key West, Florida, USA, 2009' Volume: 18 Year: 2012 _record_number: 18024 _uuid: c00f6a68-4fab-428d-92c6-fb5e266448a8 reftype: Journal Article child_publication: /article/10.3201/eid1801.110130 href: https://data.globalchange.gov/reference/c00f6a68-4fab-428d-92c6-fb5e266448a8.yaml identifier: c00f6a68-4fab-428d-92c6-fb5e266448a8 uri: /reference/c00f6a68-4fab-428d-92c6-fb5e266448a8 - attrs: .reference_type: 16 Author: CDC Date Published: 'January 8, 2014' Place Published: 'Atlanta, GA' Publisher: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Title: CDC Estimates of Foodborne Illness in the United States URL: http://www.cdc.gov/foodborneburden/2011-foodborne-estimates.html Year: 2014 _record_number: 19120 _uuid: c03364a0-5c30-4bef-97a5-712edacd850c reftype: Web Page child_publication: /webpage/17051260-02e8-4675-be33-a2eb615c9b48 href: https://data.globalchange.gov/reference/c03364a0-5c30-4bef-97a5-712edacd850c.yaml identifier: c03364a0-5c30-4bef-97a5-712edacd850c uri: /reference/c03364a0-5c30-4bef-97a5-712edacd850c - attrs: .reference_type: 0 Author: 'Schumacher, Russ S.; Galarneau, Thomas J.' DOI: 10.1175/mwr-d-11-00307.1 ISSN: 1520-0493 Issue: 6 Journal: Monthly Weather Review Pages: 1810-1827 Title: Moisture transport into midlatitudes ahead of recurving tropical cyclones and its relevance in two predecessor rain events Volume: 140 Year: 2012 _chapter: Ch7 _record_number: 17578 _uuid: c038793a-037f-4538-96f0-630545076166 reftype: Journal Article child_publication: /article/10.1175/mwr-d-11-00307.1 href: https://data.globalchange.gov/reference/c038793a-037f-4538-96f0-630545076166.yaml identifier: c038793a-037f-4538-96f0-630545076166 uri: /reference/c038793a-037f-4538-96f0-630545076166 - attrs: .reference_type: 0 Author: 'Lindsey, Nicle P.; Staples, J.Erin; Lehman, Jennifer A.; Fischer, Marc' ISSN: 1545-8636 Issue: 2 Journal: 'Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - Surveillance Summaries' PMID: 20360671 Pages: 1-17 Title: 'Surveillance for human West Nile virus disease - United States, 1999-2008' URL: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss5902a1.htm Volume: 59 Year: 2010 _record_number: 19238 _uuid: c0396fac-d3a6-4f4a-832f-fcd95bc6e3d0 reftype: Journal Article child_publication: /article/pmid-20360671 href: https://data.globalchange.gov/reference/c0396fac-d3a6-4f4a-832f-fcd95bc6e3d0.yaml identifier: c0396fac-d3a6-4f4a-832f-fcd95bc6e3d0 uri: /reference/c0396fac-d3a6-4f4a-832f-fcd95bc6e3d0 - attrs: .reference_type: 0 Author: 'Gubernot, Diane M.; Anderson, G. Brooke; Hunting, Katherine L.' DOI: 10.1007/s00484-013-0752-x ISSN: 1432-1254 Issue: 8 Journal: International Journal of Biometeorology Pages: 1779-1788 Title: 'The epidemiology of occupational heat exposure in the United States: A review of the literature and assessment of research needs in a changing climate' Volume: 58 Year: 2014 _chapter: Ch9 _record_number: 17849 _uuid: c03a82c4-94ef-4c8e-8062-99e9e3d5e45e reftype: Journal Article child_publication: /article/10.1007/s00484-013-0752-x href: https://data.globalchange.gov/reference/c03a82c4-94ef-4c8e-8062-99e9e3d5e45e.yaml identifier: c03a82c4-94ef-4c8e-8062-99e9e3d5e45e uri: /reference/c03a82c4-94ef-4c8e-8062-99e9e3d5e45e - attrs: .reference_type: 0 Author: 'Delcour, Ilse; Spanoghe, Pieter; Uyttendaele, Mieke' DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2014.09.030 ISSN: 1873-7145 Journal: Food Research International Pages: 7-15 Title: 'Literature review: Impact of climate change on pesticide use' Volume: 68 Year: 2015 _record_number: 19110 _uuid: c0419502-0517-447b-886f-ece5ec4cda6c reftype: Journal Article child_publication: /article/10.1016/j.foodres.2014.09.030 href: https://data.globalchange.gov/reference/c0419502-0517-447b-886f-ece5ec4cda6c.yaml identifier: c0419502-0517-447b-886f-ece5ec4cda6c uri: /reference/c0419502-0517-447b-886f-ece5ec4cda6c - attrs: .reference_type: 0 Author: "Chakraborty, S.\rNewton, A.C." DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3059.2010.02411.x ISSN: 1365-3059 Issue: 1 Journal: Plant Pathology Pages: 2-14 Title: 'Climate change, plant diseases and food security: An overview' Volume: 60 Year: 2011 _chapter: '["Ch. 9: Human Health FINAL"]' _record_number: 344 _uuid: c04c5716-c318-4a4c-9774-ae61ce97d305 reftype: Journal Article child_publication: /article/10.1111/j.1365-3059.2010.02411.x href: https://data.globalchange.gov/reference/c04c5716-c318-4a4c-9774-ae61ce97d305.yaml identifier: c04c5716-c318-4a4c-9774-ae61ce97d305 uri: /reference/c04c5716-c318-4a4c-9774-ae61ce97d305 - attrs: .reference_type: 0 Author: 'Laugharne, Jonathan; Van de Watt, Gill; Janca, Aleksandar' DOI: 10.1097/YCO.0b013e32833f5e4e ISSN: 0951-7367 Issue: 1 Journal: Current Opinion in Psychiatry Pages: 72-77 Title: 'After the fire: The mental health consequences of fire disasters' Volume: 24 Year: 2011 _chapter: Ch8 _record_number: 16364 _uuid: c1170f20-6345-4a49-b0fd-455bbd1c3264 reftype: Journal Article child_publication: /article/10.1097/YCO.0b013e32833f5e4e href: https://data.globalchange.gov/reference/c1170f20-6345-4a49-b0fd-455bbd1c3264.yaml identifier: c1170f20-6345-4a49-b0fd-455bbd1c3264 uri: /reference/c1170f20-6345-4a49-b0fd-455bbd1c3264 - attrs: .reference_type: 0 Author: 'Chen, Chi-Chung; McCarl, Bruce A.' DOI: 10.1023/a:1010655503471 ISSN: 1573-1480 Issue: 4 Journal: Climatic Change Pages: 475-487 Title: An investigation of the relationship between pesticide usage and climate change Volume: 50 Year: 2001 _chapter: Ch6 _record_number: 17899 _uuid: c11c6252-a26d-431f-b450-2d590921cdc7 reftype: Journal Article child_publication: /article/10.1023/a:1010655503471 href: https://data.globalchange.gov/reference/c11c6252-a26d-431f-b450-2d590921cdc7.yaml identifier: c11c6252-a26d-431f-b450-2d590921cdc7 uri: /reference/c11c6252-a26d-431f-b450-2d590921cdc7 - attrs: .reference_type: 0 Abstract: "BACKGROUND: Severe heat-related illness can result in hospitalisation and possibly death. These illnesses are potentially preventable; in Australia high environmental temperatures are common. AIMS: To identify (i) possible risk factors for hospital attendance with heat-related illness during a heat wave, (ii) problems with diagnosis and therapy, (iii) issues in prevention, and (iv) areas for further study. METHODS: A retrospective descriptive survey from four major teaching hospitals in Adelaide, South Australia (SA), was conducted during a ten day period of exceptional heat in February 1993, in order to review all emergency department presentations (i.e. deaths, casualty treatment or hospital admissions) with a heat-related illness as determined by attending doctors' documentation. Demographic, clinical, management and outcome data were collected. RESULTS: Ninety-four patients were classified as having a heat-related illness of whom 78% had heat exhaustion. Eighty-five per cent were age 60 years or over; 20% came from institutional care; 48% lived alone; 30% had poor mobility. Peak presentation followed high daily temperatures for four consecutive days. Severity was related to pre-existing cognitive impairment, diuretic use and presenting temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, plasma sodium and plasma creatinine. Treatment tended to be non-standardised. Mortality was 12%. Seventeen per cent required a more dependent level of residential care upon discharge. CONCLUSION: Problems were identified in accuracy of diagnosis and appropriate intervention. Awareness of the risk factor profile is needed among health workers, to ensure early preventative strategies. Populations to target for future prevention include elderly people (including those in institutional care), patients with cognitive impairment and patients taking diuretics, multiple medication and/or with other severe co-existing illnesses. Treatment could be more standardised." Author: 'Faunt, J. D.; Wilkinson, T. J.; Aplin, P.; Henschke, P.; Webb, M.; Penhall, R. K.' DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-5994.1995.tb02822.x Date: Apr ISSN: 0004-8291 Issue: 2 Journal: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine Keywords: 'Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Female; Frail Elderly/statistics & numerical data; *Heat Exhaustion/epidemiology/prevention & control/therapy; *Hospitalization; Hot Temperature/*adverse effects; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Retrospective Studies; Risk Factors; South Australia/epidemiology' Language: eng Notes: 'Faunt, J D Wilkinson, T J Aplin, P Henschke, P Webb, M Penhall, R K Journal Article Australia Aust N Z J Med. 1995 Apr;25(2):117-21.' Pages: 117-121 Title: 'The effete in the heat: Heat-related hospital presentations during a ten day heat wave' Volume: 25 Year: 1995 _record_number: 18087 _uuid: c142a857-65af-499e-9f99-3e1666903eca reftype: Journal Article child_publication: /article/10.1111/j.1445-5994.1995.tb02822.x href: https://data.globalchange.gov/reference/c142a857-65af-499e-9f99-3e1666903eca.yaml identifier: c142a857-65af-499e-9f99-3e1666903eca uri: /reference/c142a857-65af-499e-9f99-3e1666903eca - attrs: .reference_type: 0 Author: 'Levantesi, Caterina; Bonadonna, Lucia; Briancesco, Rossella; Grohmann, Elisabeth; Toze, Simon; Tandoi, Valter' DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2011.06.037 Date: 3// ISSN: 1873-7145 Issue: 2 Journal: Food Research International Keywords: Water-borne outbreaks; Salmonella; Typhoid fever; Surface water; Multiple drug resistance; Drinking water Pages: 587-602 Title: 'Salmonella in surface and drinking water: Occurrence and water-mediated transmission' Volume: 45 Year: 2012 _record_number: 19018 _uuid: c14babc5-c018-4eb8-aa5a-8630fc626451 reftype: Journal Article child_publication: /article/10.1016/j.foodres.2011.06.037 href: https://data.globalchange.gov/reference/c14babc5-c018-4eb8-aa5a-8630fc626451.yaml identifier: c14babc5-c018-4eb8-aa5a-8630fc626451 uri: /reference/c14babc5-c018-4eb8-aa5a-8630fc626451 - attrs: .reference_type: 0 Author: 'Trainer, Vera L.; Eberhart, Bich-Thuy L.; Wekell, John C.; Adams, Nicolaus G.; Hanson, Linda; Cox, Frank; Dowell, Judy' ISSN: 1943-6319 Issue: 1 Journal: Journal of Shellfish Research Keywords: alexandrium; PSP; Puget Sound; Washington Pages: 213-223 Title: 'Paralytic shellfish toxins in Puget Sound, Washington state' Volume: 22 Year: 2003 _record_number: 17498 _uuid: c18994b6-018f-40ab-95e0-f8f9102723c8 reftype: Journal Article child_publication: /article/paralytic-shellfish-toxins-puget-sound-washington-state href: https://data.globalchange.gov/reference/c18994b6-018f-40ab-95e0-f8f9102723c8.yaml identifier: c18994b6-018f-40ab-95e0-f8f9102723c8 uri: /reference/c18994b6-018f-40ab-95e0-f8f9102723c8 - attrs: .reference_type: 0 Abstract: 'OBJECTIVE: This study estimated the prevalence of psychopathology at a three-month follow-up among persons seeking emergency relief services after a wildfire and identified a practical screener for use in these disaster assistance settings to aid early identification of persons at risk of subsequent psychopathology. METHODS: During the October 2003 California firestorm that occurred at the wildland-urban interface, 357 persons who were seeking assistance from adjacent American Red Cross and government relief centers were recruited for this study. Within days of mandatory evacuation, participants completed baseline self-administered questionnaires assessing demographic characteristics, initial subjective reactions, and degree of fire exposure. At the three-month follow-up, symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression were measured via a mailed survey. RESULTS: At follow-up 33% showed evidence of probable major depression; 24% exhibited probable PTSD. On a bivariate basis, seven initial reaction and fire exposure items were significantly associated with subsequent psychopathology. Best-subsets logistic regression analyses revealed that property damage and physical injury were the best multivariate predictors of psychopathology at follow-up. No additional items provided a significant incremental improvement in prediction. CONCLUSIONS: Individuals seeking immediate emergency assistance related to the wildland-urban interface fire were at elevated risk of psychopathology in the weeks after the fire. A short, easily administered, two-item screener, composed of items assessing fire exposure severity, appears to hold promise for aiding early identification of persons at risk of postfire psychopathology. These findings may also have implications for other mass disasters.' Author: 'Marshall, G. N.; Schell, T. L.; Elliott, M. N.; Rayburn, N. R.; Jaycox, L. H.' DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.58.4.509 Date: Apr ISSN: 1557-9700 Issue: 4 Journal: Psychiatric Services Keywords: 'Adult; California; Comorbidity; Cross-Sectional Studies; Depressive Disorder, Major/diagnosis/*epidemiology/psychology; Early Diagnosis; Female; Financing, Government/*utilization; Fires/*statistics & numerical data; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Mass Screening/statistics & numerical data; Middle Aged; Psychopathology; Questionnaires; *Red Cross; Risk Factors; Rural Population/statistics & numerical data; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/diagnosis/*epidemiology/psychology; Urban Population/statistics & numerical data' Language: eng Notes: "Marshall, Grant N Schell, Terry L Elliott, Marc N Rayburn, Nadine R Jaycox, Lisa H MH-056122/MH/NIMH NIH HHS/United States Journal Article Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't United States Psychiatr Serv. 2007 Apr;58(4):509-14." Pages: 509-514 Title: Psychiatric disorders among adults seeking emergency disaster assistance after a wildland-urban interface fire Volume: 58 Year: 2007 _record_number: 18130 _uuid: c1f322cc-dd13-470a-bcba-de7e5a992310 reftype: Journal Article child_publication: /article/10.1176/appi.ps.58.4.509 href: https://data.globalchange.gov/reference/c1f322cc-dd13-470a-bcba-de7e5a992310.yaml identifier: c1f322cc-dd13-470a-bcba-de7e5a992310 uri: /reference/c1f322cc-dd13-470a-bcba-de7e5a992310