Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhihan Luo, Guofeng Shen, Yatai Men, Wenxiao Zhang, Wenjun Meng, Wenyuan Zhu, Jing Meng, Xinlei Liu, Qin Cheng, Ke Jiang, Xiao Yun, Hefa Cheng, Tao Xue, Huizhong Shen, Shu Tao
Summary: The study highlights the importance of considering both indoor and outdoor exposure in assessing air pollution inequality. It reveals that low-income groups are exposed to lower ambient PM2.5, but higher indoor PM2.5 due to residential emissions. The transition to clean household energy sources has significantly improved indoor air quality and reduced overall PM2.5 exposure, benefiting low-income groups. The study also shows a decreasing trend in PM2.5 exposure inequality over time.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mei W. Tessum, Susan C. Anenberg, Zoe A. Chafe, Daven K. Henze, Gary Kleiman, Iyad Kheirbek, Julian D. Marshall, Christopher W. Tessum
Summary: To improve air quality, it is crucial to understand the sources and locations of air pollutant emissions. This study quantifies the contribution of different types and locations of pollutant emissions to PM2.5 exposure using the InMAP model. The research finds significant variations in the proportion of PM2.5 exposure caused by within-city emissions among different cities, which is not explained well by surrounding population density. Thus, there is a need to improve global urban air emission inventories.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Patrick E. Brown, Yurie Izawa, Kalpana Balakrishnan, Sze Hang Fu, Joy Chakma, Geetha Menon, Rajesh Dikshit, R. S. Dhaliwal, Peter S. Rodriguez, Guowen Huang, Rehana Begum, Howard Hu, George D'Souza, Randeep Guleria, Prabhat Jha
Summary: This retrospective cohort study provides the first-ever quantification of national mortality in India from long-term exposure to PM2.5. The results show that PM2.5 exposure levels have increased from 1999 to 2014, particularly in central and eastern India. The study finds a significant risk of stroke deaths associated with PM2.5 exposure, but no significant impact on deaths from chronic respiratory disease, ischemic heart disease, and total mortality.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Feiby L. Nassan, Cuicui Wang, Rachel S. Kelly, Jessica A. Lasky-Su, Pantel S. Vokonas, Petros Koutrakis, Joel D. Schwartz
Summary: This study aimed to determine the relative contribution of different species of PM2.5 exposure to perturbed metabolic pathways. Results showed that specific PM2.5 species were associated with inflammation, oxidative stress, immunity, and nucleic acid damage and repair in plasma metabolites. These findings highlight the importance of considering specific sources of PM2.5 exposure in understanding its impact on metabolic pathways.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Trang VoPham, Nicole J. Kim, Kristin Berry, Jason A. Mendoza, Joel D. Kaufman, George N. Ioannou
Summary: This study found a positive association between ambient PM2.5 exposure and odds of NAFLD among hospitalized patients using nationwide cross-sectional analysis. The effect of this association varied based on factors such as age, race, diabetes, smoking, and region.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Diana Younan, Xinhui Wang, Tara Gruenewald, Margaret Gatz, Marc L. Serre, William Vizuete, Meredith N. Braskie, Nancy F. Woods, Ka Kahe, Lorena Garcia, Fred Lurmann, JoAnn E. Manson, Helena C. Chui, Robert B. Wallace, Mark A. Espeland, Jiu-Chiuan Chen
Summary: This study found that ambient fine particles (PM2.5) may contribute to racial/ethnic disparities in Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk, with a stronger association observed among Black women.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rui Chen, Chao Yang, Pengfei Li, Jinwei Wang, Ze Liang, Wanzhou Wang, Yueyao Wang, Chenyu Liang, Ruogu Meng, Huai-yu Wang, Suyuan Peng, Xiaoyu Sun, Zaiming Su, Guilan Kong, Yang Wang, Luxia Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether the effect of PM2.5 on obesity is affected by sunlight exposure among the general population in China. The results showed that long-term exposure to PM2.5 increased the risk of obesity and abdominal obesity, and this effect was influenced by sunshine duration.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hao Zhao, Xuening Zhang, Wanxin Wang, Jingman Shi, Wenjian Lai, Yanzhi Li, Caiyun Zhang, Lan Guo, Jianhua Gong, Li Li, Ciyong Lu
Summary: This study assessed the spatiotemporal trends of neonatal disorders burden caused by ambient and household PM2.5 exposure from 1990 to 2019. It found that in 2019, approximately one-fifth of the global neonatal disorders burden was attributable to PM2.5 exposure, with 7.54% for ambient PM2.5 and 13.23% for household PM2.5. While the burden related to household PM2.5 decreased, that related to ambient PM2.5 increased, especially in lower socio-demographic index regions.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zengjing Liu, Adam A. Szpiro, Tsegaselassie Workalemahu, Michael T. Young, Joel D. Kaufman, Daniel A. Enquobahrie
Summary: This study found associations between PM2.5 exposure and gestational weight gain and birth weight, which may be affected by exposure window and pre-pregnancy BMI. Further exploration of these associations is needed to better understand their impact on maternal and child health outcomes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yonghua Wu, Xu Yang, Haining Wang, Guang Jia, Tiancheng Wang
Summary: There is a significant association between PM2.5 exposure and blood Cd level in children, with younger children being more sensitive to Cd from PM2.5 exposure. There was no significant difference in PM2.5 concentration between heating and non-heating seasons in winter, and gender did not have a significant impact on children's blood Cd level.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yijing Feng, Yaguang Wei, Brent A. Coull, Joel D. Schwartz
Summary: This study corrects the measurement error of PM2.5 predictions using stratified regression calibration and investigates its impact on the association between PM2.5 and mortality. The results show that using error-prone measures of PM2.5 underestimates the association between PM2.5 and all-cause mortality.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ming Liu, Rebecca K. Saari, Gaoxiang Zhou, Jonathan Li, Ling Han, Xiangnan Liu
Summary: Over the period of 2005-2017, PM2.5 exposure in China has led to a significant increase in premature deaths, with stroke and IHD being the primary causes, while COPD and LRI disproportionately affect poorer provinces. As time progresses, disparities in wealth and health burden are becoming more equal among different provinces in China.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Guoxing Li, Jing Huang, Jinwei Wang, Minghui Zhao, Yang Liu, Xinbiao Guo, Shaowei Wu, Luxia Zhang
Summary: This study found that long-term exposure to high environmental PM2.5 levels is associated with CKD prevalence in the general Chinese population, with stronger effects seen in urban areas, males, individuals under 65 years old, and those without comorbid diseases.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Yuzhi Xi, David B. Richardson, Abhijit V. Kshirsagar, Timothy J. Wade, Jennifer E. Flythe, Eric A. Whitsel, Ana G. Rappold
Summary: This study found that long-term exposure to ambient PM2.5 was associated with cardiovascular disease outcomes among patients receiving maintenance in-center hemodialysis. Stronger associations between long-term PM2.5 exposure and adverse effects were observed among patients who were of advanced age, had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or were Asian.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF KIDNEY DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Yanfei Guo, Nawi Ng, Paul Kowal, Hualiang Lin, Ye Ruan, Yan Shi, Fan Wu
Summary: This study investigated the association between long-term exposure to ambient PM2.5 and frailty. The results showed that in rural areas, each 10 μg/m³ increase in ambient PM2.5 was associated with a 30% increase in the odds of frailty, and this association appeared to be stronger in men.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Danielle N. Medgyesi, Britton Trabert, Jared A. Fisher, Qian Xiao, Peter James, Alexandra J. White, Jessica M. Madrigal, Rena R. Jones
Summary: This study is the first to evaluate the association between outdoor light at night (LAN) and the risk of endometrial cancer. The study found no association between LAN and endometrial cancer risk based on the analysis of postmenopausal women's enrollment addresses and satellite imagery of nighttime radiance.
CANCER CAUSES & CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Alaina H. Shreves, Ian D. Buller, Elizabeth Chase, Hannah Creutzfeldt, Jared A. Fisher, Barry I. Graubard, Robert N. Hoover, Debra T. Silverman, Susan S. Devesa, Rena R. Jones
Summary: Despite successful smoking cessation campaigns, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Research found a correlation between smoking patterns and lung cancer mortality rates, with higher rates in the Appalachian region and lower rates in the West. However, there are also geographic variations in mortality rates that cannot be explained by smoking. Study results highlight specific counties where factors other than smoking may be driving lung cancer mortality, indicating a need for further investigation into environmental and other risk factors.
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jacqueline Bangma, James McCord, Nathan Giffard, Kate Buckman, Jonathan Petali, Celia Chen, Daniel Amparo, Barbara Turpin, Glenn Morrison, Mark Strynar
Summary: While high-resolution MS is suitable for novel PFAS identification and quantification, low-resolution MS/MS is the more commonly used and affordable approach for routine PFAS monitoring. However, the interference of chemical compounds in the quantitative ion channel hinders the verification of PFPeA and PFBA on low-resolution instrumentation. Adjustments to analytical methods, such as altering LC conditions and using matched internal standards, are recommended to investigate and confirm PFBA and PFPeA detections in both biological and environmental samples.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mary H. Ward, Jessica M. Madrigal, Rena R. Jones, Melissa C. Friesen, Roni T. Falk, David Koebel, Catherine Metayer
Summary: Based on the California Childhood Leukemia Study, this research evaluated the relationship between residential pesticide use and the risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The study found that glyphosate concentrations in house dust were associated with occupational pesticide exposure, nearby agricultural use, treatment for lawn weeds and bees/wasps, and sampling season. However, increasing glyphosate concentrations were not associated with an increased ALL risk. This study highlights the potential risk of young children being exposed to pesticides in residential settings and the need for further research.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jessica M. Madrigal, Robert B. Gunier, Rena R. Jones, Abigail Flory, Catherine Metayer, John R. Nuckols, Mary H. Ward
Summary: This study evaluated the relationship between pesticide exposure and adverse health effects. The results showed higher concentrations of pesticides in household dust in areas closer to agricultural insecticide applications. Six out of the nine pesticides measured were found to be associated with indoor contamination. These findings highlight the importance of considering time and distance factors in assessing the potential impacts of pesticides on residential environments.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Rena R. Jones, Jared A. Fisher, Danielle N. Medgyesi, Ian D. Buller, Linda M. Liao, Gretchen Gierach, Mary H. Ward, Debra T. Silverman
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between environmental exposure to ethylene oxide (EtO) and the risk of breast and non-Hodgkin lymphoma cancers. The results showed an increased risk of in situ breast cancer associated with EtO-emitting facilities within 10 km, but no clear pattern of increased risk for invasive breast cancer or non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
JNCI-JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
(2023)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Brittany A. Trottier, Nicole M. Niehoff, Alexander P. Keil, Rena R. Jones, Keith E. Levine, Nathaniel S. MacNell, Alexandra J. White
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jongeun Rhee, Danielle N. Medgyesi, Jared A. Fisher, Alexandra J. White, Joshua N. Sampson, Dale P. Sandler, Mary H. Ward, Rena R. Jones
Summary: This study evaluated the association between residential exposure to industrial emissions of PCDD/F and breast cancer risk in a large U.S. cohort. The results suggest that living within 3 kilometers of the pollution source, especially near municipal solid waste facilities, may increase the risk of breast cancer.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Vicky C. C. Chang, Jongeun Rhee, Sonja I. I. Berndt, Steven C. C. Moore, Neal D. D. Freedman, Rena R. R. Jones, Debra T. T. Silverman, Gretchen L. L. Gierach, Jonathan N. N. Hofmann, Mark P. P. Purdue
Summary: In this nested case-control study, prediagnostic serum levels of PFOS and PFOA were found to be associated with breast cancer risk, particularly for hormone receptor-positive tumors, providing evidence of a possible positive association.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
A. Karamanos, Y. Lu, I. S. Mudway, S. Ayis, F. J. Kelly, S. D. Beevers, D. Dajnak, D. Fecht, C. Elia, S. Tandon, A. J. Webb, A. J. Grande, O. R. Molaodi, M. J. Maynard, J. K. Cruickshank, S. Harding, Chelsea Weitekamp
Summary: Longitudinal evidence suggests that air pollution is associated with blood pressure in adolescence. Specifically, higher levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) were associated with lower systolic blood pressure in girls, while higher levels of particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) were associated with higher systolic blood pressure in girls and boys.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paul M. Bradley, Dana W. Kolpin, Darrin A. Thompson, Kristin M. Romanok, Kelly L. Smalling, Sara E. Breitmeyer, Mary C. Cardon, David M. Cwiertny, Nicola Evans, R. William Field, Michael J. Focazio, Laura E. Beane Freeman, Carrie E. Givens, James L. Gray, Gordon L. Hager, Michelle L. Hladik, Jonathan N. Hofmann, Rena R. Jones, Leslie K. Kanagy, Rachael F. Lane, R. Blaine McCleskey, Danielle Medgyesi, Elizabeth K. Medlock-Kakaley, Shannon M. Meppelink, Michael T. Meyer, Diana A. Stavreva, Mary H. Ward
Summary: Contaminant exposure in unregulated private-well tap water is a public health concern in the United States and globally. A study conducted in northeast Iowa farms found high levels of inorganics, organics, and microbial contaminants in private-well tap water. The presence of pesticides and bacteria in the water exceeds safe limits, highlighting the need for residential treatment systems and increased monitoring of rural private-well homes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Marina R. Sweeney, Hazel B. Nichols, Rena R. Jones, Andrew F. Olshan, Alexander P. Keil, Lawrence S. Engel, Peter James, Dale P. Sandler, Alexandra J. White, Chandra L. Jackson
Summary: This study investigated the association between indoor light at night (such as TV, lights, nightlight) and sleep health dimensions. Results showed that sleeping with a TV on was associated with multiple poor sleep dimensions among US women, suggesting the negative impact of light exposure on sleep.
Article
Environmental Sciences
David Dajnak, Nosha Assareh, Nutthida Kitwiroon, Andrew V. Beddows, Gregor B. Stewart, William Hicks, Sean D. Beevers
Summary: The recent UK Environment Act consultation aimed to set two targets for PM2.5, one related to annual average concentration and the other to reducing population exposure. Predictions showed that by 2030, over 99% of the UK's area was expected to have PM2.5 concentrations below the World Health Organization's target. However, kerbside concentrations in London and other major cities still posed a risk of surpassing the target. Local action in London was found to be effective in achieving the target by 2030. Despite the uncertainties in predicting future PM2.5 concentrations, policy actions at EU, UK, and city levels can help achieve the WHO target.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiuqi Ma, Jared A. Fisher, Trang Vo Pham, Vasilis Vasiliou, Rena R. Jones
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the independent and joint effects of PFAS on liver function biomarkers in the US general population. It found that serum levels of PFOA, PFHxS, and PFNA were positively associated with high levels of ALT, and some PFAS were weakly positively associated with TB. Associations among heavy drinkers may warrant further investigation.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Marc Webb, Liyong Cui, Glenn Morrison, Karsten Baumann, Jason D. Surratt, Zhenfa Zhang, Joanna Atkin, Barbara J. Turpin
Summary: Humidity affects the removal and concentrations of indoor pollutants, especially in humid homes. Research on a model organic peroxide showed that the relative humidity has a greater effect on the removal rate and reaction probability on soiled surfaces compared to clean surfaces. These findings are important for predicting indoor concentrations of organic peroxides.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-PROCESSES & IMPACTS
(2023)