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Li Ping Wong

University of Malaya

Dr. Wong Li Ping received her Ph.D. in medical science (Epidemiology) from the University of Malaya in 2004. She takes part in the Faculty's research methodology, epidemiology, and biostatistical teaching both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Wong’s research has centered almost exclusively on social and behavioral medicine. Her current research activity focuses on the role of race, culture, and ethnicity on health. She has diverse research interests, all in the field of social and behavioral medicine, include: [1] research on risk behaviors (HIV/AIDS Surveillance; youth risk behavior surveillance), [2] research on preventive behaviors (Cervical cancer screening; HPV vaccination; 2009 influenza H1N1 vaccine; dengue fever, Zika), [3] Community responses (Behavioral responses to emerging infectious diseases (Zika, COVID-19), influenza H1N1 and influenza vaccination; HPV vaccines; deceased organ and tissue donation; knowledge and attitudes towards thalassemia), [4] sexual reproductive health research (dysmenorrheal and PMS of the young female; hysterectomy and detrimental effect on women psychosocial well-being and sexual functioning; midlife crisis; the impact of aging on sexual function in women).

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Latest work with IntechOpen by Li Ping Wong

Smoking can lead to a variety of ongoing complications in the body, as well as long-term effects on body systems. While smoking can increase the risk of a variety of problems over several years, some of the bodily effects are immediate. This book provides a comprehensive overview of opinions and research findings on smoking and its harmful effects and serves as a valuable reference for researchers and the general public. The issue of electronic cigarettes is one of the most controversial topics in public health. This book also provides an overview of electronic cigarettes and their efficacy as smoking cessation aids. Because there is intense debate and dividing opinions about their use patterns and health concerns, up-to-date evidence of the health risks and safety of electronic cigarettes are discussed. This book also highlights the policies and regulations on electronic cigarettes that vary across countries. Lastly, readers are also enlightened on the future perspectives of electronic cigarettes and whether they are a threat or an opportunity for public health.

Smoking

Smoking

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Chapters authored

Commuting on Public Transport: Health Risks and Responses

By Li Ping Wong, Haridah Alias, Nasrin Aghamohammadi, Nik Meriam Nik Sulaiman, Hualiang Lin and Jinshun Zhao

Rapid urbanization places a huge demand for infrastructure on busy city roads, exposing commuters to the health risks of atmospheric air pollutants. Traffic-related air pollution causes significant health burdens worldwide and enormous economic losses. Both short- and long-term exposures to atmospheric air pollutants cause a range of adverse health effects on people who commute. The short-term symptoms of exposure include coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, and headaches. Long-term exposure is associated with cardiovascular, respiratory, and lung cancer mortality. Exposure to traffic-related air pollution also has detrimental effects on psychological and mental health. Although the use of proper respiratory protection may greatly reduce inhalation of microparticulate matter commonly found at high concentrations on busy roads, its use is not common in some communities. The adverse health risks associated with traffic-related air pollution can also be reduced through diet and lifestyle modifications, and these should be encouraged. A lack of environmental health literacy may result in the underutilization of preventive resources; therefore, fostering proper delivery of information may improve the health of commuters. Attention is drawn to the need for research tailored to individual societies or countries due to the influence of innumerable factors such as culture, religion, and climate, as well as policy and governance that contribute to diversity among health impacts and local community mitigation measures.

Part of the book: Air Pollution

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Nasrin Aghamohammadi

University Malaya Medical Centre , Malaysia

Nik Meriam Nik Sulaiman

University of Malaya , Malaysia

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