Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Uzair Aslam Bhatti, Yuhuan Yan, Mingquan Zhou, Sajid Ali, Aamir Hussain, Qingsong Huo, Zhaoyuan Yu, Linwang Yuan
Summary: As Pakistan's economy, transportation, and industry develop, environmental pollution has become a prominent issue, with air quality in Lahore exceeding national standards. There is a strong correlation between particulate matter and other pollutants, with future predictions showing an increase in PM2.5 concentration.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Junhui Wu, Yaohua Tian, Yao Wu, Zijing Wang, Yiqun Wu, Tao Wu, Xueying Qin, Mengying Wang, Xiaowen Wang, Jiating Wang, Yonghua Hu
Summary: The study revealed a significant association between PM2.5 levels and outpatient visits for venous thromboembolism in Beijing, with a more pronounced relationship observed during the warm season. Adjusting for temperature at various time lags should be considered when investigating seasonal associations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yanhu Ji, Bin Liu, Jian Song, Rubing Pan, Jian Cheng, Hong Su, Heng Wang
Summary: This study found a positive correlation between ambient particulate matter (PM), including PM10, PMc, and PM2.5, and the risk of schizophrenia (SCZ) hospital re-admissions in the coastal Chinese city of Qingdao. Stronger associations were observed in males and younger individuals, suggesting the need for active intervention measures to reduce PM exposure and the risk of SCZ hospital re-admissions for these vulnerable subgroups.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ji Zhang, Yicheng Yang, Lin Fu, Dian Jing, Bo Sun, Yilin Chen, Junyi Chen, Shuqun Shen
Summary: This study investigated the association between air pollution and eczema, and found that short-term exposure to PM2.5 and PM10 increases the number of eczema outpatient visits, particularly among children and the elderly.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Junhui Wu, Hongbo Chen, Ruotong Yang, Huan Yu, Shaomei Shang, Yonghua Hu
Summary: This study finds that short-term exposure to PM2.5 may be associated with exacerbations in psoriasis. Female and older patients appear to be more sensitive to the effects of PM2.5.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Jin Youp Kim, Dong Su Lee, Hyun-Joon Woo, Hyung Gu Kim, Bu-Soon Son, Moo Kyun Park, Seung-No Hong
Summary: The study investigated the association between PM10 concentration and severity of rhinitis symptoms in 590 participants. Results showed a positive correlation between PM10 concentration and the severity and duration of rhinitis symptoms, particularly in non-allergic individuals.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Suji Lee, Whanhee Lee, Eunil Lee, Myung Ho Jeong, Seung-Woon Rha, Chong-Jin Kim, Shung Chull Chae, Hyo-Soo Kim, Hyeon-Cheol Gwon, Ho Kim
Summary: This study examined the effect of PM on Asian dust-induced myocardial infarction and found that PM2.5 and PM10 emissions had a significant impact on STEMI patients during Asian dust weather, especially in the < 65-year-old group. Additionally, revision of the Asian dust alarm system is needed to protect vulnerable populations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhenyu Liang, Chuming You, Xiao Zhang, Xiaojie Wang, Danxia Xiao, Si He, Fan Wu, Qiong Meng
Summary: This study investigated the association between ALRI and exposure to size-specific particulate matter using different exposure metrics. The adverse effects of particulate matter exposure on ALRI hospitalizations were reconfirmed, and DECH may be a possible alternative exposure indicator for PM2.5 assessment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tingting Wu, Xinyi Yang, Aiai Chu, Xinling Xie, Ming Bai, Yu Peng, Zheng Zhang
Summary: This study examined the short-term effects of exposure to PM2.5 on cardiovascular diseases hospitalizations in Lanzhou, China. The results showed a positive correlation between PM2.5 and daily admissions for total or cause-specific CVD, with both low and high temperatures increasing the risk. Stratified analysis by gender and age did not reveal any differences. The study also found an almost linear relationship between PM2.5 exposure and cause-specific CVD admissions, with males and the elderly being more vulnerable.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES EUROPE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hahn Jin Jung, Young-Kyung Ko, Woo Sub Shim, Hyun Jik Kim, Dong-Young Kim, Chae-Seo Rhee, Moo Kyun Park, Doo Hee Han
Summary: This study investigated the effect of DEP exposure on allergic rhinitis using a mouse model sensitized to house dust mite. The results showed that mice co-exposed to HDM and DEP exhibited increased allergic symptom scores compared to mice exposed to HDM alone. This suggests that DEP may exacerbate allergic rhinitis by increasing levels of interleukin-17A in the nasal mucosa.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Rheumatology
Hee Jung Ryu, Mi Ryoung Seo, Hyo Jin Choi, Jaelim Cho, Han Joo Baek
Summary: The study found that short-term exposure to PM10 had a significant impact on the risk of acute gout flares. Men, individuals aged 40, and those with a history of diabetes mellitus or gout were more susceptible to the effects of PM10 exposure on acute gout flares.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Penelope J. Jones, Iain S. Koolhof, Amanda J. Wheeler, Grant J. Williamson, Christopher Lucani, Sharon L. Campbell, David J. M. S. Bowman, Nick Cooling, Antonio Gasparrini, Fay H. Johnston
Summary: The study found non-linear associations between airborne pollen and respiratory symptoms, with the highest risk on the day of exposure. Different pollen taxa also showed diverse shapes of non-linear associations. There was a positive interaction between pollen concentration and PM2.5, where risks associated with pollen were significantly higher in the presence of high concentrations of PM2.5.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zizheng Zhang, Yang Su, Renjie Jing, Jiying Qi, Xiaohui Qi, Zhen Xie, Bin Cui
Summary: This study found that short-term exposure to ambient PM2.5 may lead to dyslipidemia in adults, particularly an increase in high LDL-C and total cholesterol. This effect was more pronounced in females and individuals with normal weight.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kangbing Chen, Yuqi Li, Jie Ji, Youhu Wang
Summary: This study investigates the association between diurnal temperature range (DTR) and allergic rhinitis (AR) outpatient visits in Lanzhou, China, using more than 7 years of participant surveys. The distributed lag non-linear model (DLNM) was employed to evaluate this association, along with subgroup analyses by gender and age groups. The study finds a non-linear correlation between DTR and AR outpatient visits in Lanzhou from 2013 to 2019, with an increased risk of visits at certain DTR ranges, particularly for males and children.
INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Lisen Lin, Tianyu Li, Mengqi Sun, Qingqing Liang, Yuexiao Ma, Fenghong Wang, Junchao Duan, Zhiwei Sun
Summary: A meta-analysis of 21 studies found that PM2.5 has a bigger impact on childhood AR than PM10, and the performance of PM2.5 and PM10 varies in different subgroups. The results of the study are stable without publication bias, leading to the conclusion that exposure to PM may increase the prevalence of AR among children.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Xiaowen Wang, Yonghua Hu, Li-Qiang Qin, Jia-Yi Dong
Summary: The study found that compared to eating three meals a day, eating four meals a day was associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the Chinese population, particularly in individuals with a BMI < 25 kg/m².
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yao Wu, Rongbin Xu, Shanshan Li, Ee Ming Wong, Melissa C. Southey, John L. Hopper, Michael J. Abramson, Shuai Li, Yuming Guo
Summary: A study found that short-term temperature fluctuations can affect DNA methylation levels and are associated with various diseases such as cancer and mental disorders, providing evidence for exploring the biological mechanisms underlying the health impact of temperature fluctuations.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rongbin Xu, Shanshan Li, Yao Wu, Xu Yue, Ee Ming Wong, Melissa C. Southey, John L. Hopper, Shuai Li, Yuming Guo
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the associations between long-term exposure to wildfire-related PM2.5 and blood DNA methylation, and whether the associations differ from those with non-wildfire-related PM2.5. The results showed that long-term exposure to wildfire-related PM2.5 was associated with various blood DNA methylation signatures in Australian women, and these were distinct from those associated with non-wildfire-related PM2.5.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuming Guo, Yao Wu, Tingting Ye, Lei Zhang, Amanda Johnson, Shanshan Li
Summary: This study conducted a national level analysis in Brazil from 2000 to 2015 to accurately estimate the causal relationship between PM2.5 exposure and hospitalisations. A novel approach using a panel analysis was employed to control for seasonality and long-term trends. The findings showed that a 10 μg/m3 increase in PM2.5 concentrations was associated with a 1.06% increase in hospitalisations, with larger effects observed among children and the elderly.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bo Wen, Bin Bin Su, Jiahui Xue, Junqing Xie, Yao Wu, Li Chen, Yanhui Dong, Xiaolan Wu, Mengfan Wang, Yi Song, Jun Ma, Xiaoying Zheng
Summary: This study used data from the UREP study to investigate the association between long-term temperature variability and the prevalence of various diseases in the elderly. The results showed that cardio-cerebrovascular diseases, stomach diseases, asthma, chronic lung diseases, arthritis, and cataracts were significantly associated with long-term temperature variability. Targeted strategies, such as an early warning system, should be implemented based on geographical regions and specific population characteristics.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yaohua Tian, Junhui Wu, Hui Liu, Yiqun Wu, Yaqin Si, Xiaowen Wang, Mengying Wang, Yao Wu, Lulin Wang, Dan Li, Weixuan Wang, Libo Chen, Chen Wei, Tao Wu, Pei Gao, Yonghua Hu
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between temperature variability (TV) and daily hospitalizations for pneumonia in 184 major cities in China. The results showed a positive correlation between TV and pneumonia admissions, with an approximately linear exposure-response curve. This relationship was more pronounced in cities with a higher average age.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Bo Wen, Yao Wu, Yuming Guo, Shanshan Li
Summary: This study proposed a new method to decompose temperature variability into interday and intraday components, and analyzed their effects on mortality using data from France from 2019-2021. The results showed that interday and intraday temperature variability had differential impacts on mortality risks.
BMC MEDICAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yao Wu, Shanshan Li, Rongbin Xu, Gongbo Chen, Xu Yue, Pei Yu, Tingting Ye, Bo Wen, Micheline de Sousa Zanotti Stagliorio Coelho, Paulo Hilario Nascimento Saldiva, Yuming Guo
Summary: This study assessed the health economic losses attributable to wildfire-related fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Brazil. Daily time-series data on mortality from 510 regions in Brazil during 2000-2016 were collected, and a combination of modeling and machine learning was used to estimate wildfire-related PM2.5 data. The results showed that wildfire-related PM2.5 resulted in US$81.08 billion economic losses in Brazil, accounting for 0.68% of economic losses and approximately 0.14% of Brazil's GDP. The proportion of GDP from agriculture and services influenced the economic losses.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bo Wen, Zanfina Ademi, Yao Wu, Rongbin Xu, Pei Yu, Tingting Ye, Micheline de Sousa Zanotti Stagliorio Coelho, Paulo Hilario Nascimento Saldiva, Yuming Guo, Shanshan Li
Summary: Non-optimal temperatures are associated with significant labor losses and economic costs in Brazil. A total of 3,629,661 PALYs were lost due to non-optimal temperatures during 2000-2019, accounting for 2.90% of the total PALYs lost. The economic burden amounted to US$104.86 billion, with higher costs observed in males and the population aged 15-44 years. Extreme cold temperatures were more prevalent in the South region, while extreme hot temperatures were observed in the Central West and Northeast regions. Tailored policies and adaptation strategies are necessary to mitigate the impacts of non-optimal temperatures on labor supply in a changing climate.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiaming Miao, Shurong Feng, Siqi Dou, Yang Ma, Liu Yang, Lailai Yan, Pei Yu, Yao Wu, Tingting Ye, Bo Wen, Peng Lu, Shanshan Li, Yuming Guo
Summary: This prospective cohort study of 1800 college students found a significant association between blood mercury concentrations and decreased lung function in young adults. The effect was more pronounced among male participants with high blood mercury and participants who consumed fish more than once a week. Therefore, it is necessary to implement measures to reduce the impact of mercury on the respiratory system.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Wenyi Zhang, Yao Wu, Bo Wen, Yongming Zhang, Yong Wang, Wenwu Yin, Shanhua Sun, Xianyu Wei, Hailong Sun, Zhijie Zhang, Shanshan Li, Yuming Guo
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) for COVID-19 on other infectious diseases and assessed the health economic benefits associated with the reduction in disease incidence. The findings showed that implementing NPIs in 2020 resulted in 5.13 million avoided cases and USD 1.77 billion avoided hospital expenditures. Children and adolescents benefited the most, with 89.3% of the avoided cases related to influenza.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF POVERTY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xiaowen Wang, Jie Jiang, Yonghua Hu, Li-Qiang Qin, Yuantao Hao, Jia-Yi Dong
Summary: Art engagement, such as going to the cinema, the art gallery or museum, and the theatre, a concert, or the opera, is prospectively associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. This association remains significant even after adjusting for socioeconomic factors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Letter
Health Care Sciences & Services
Bo Wen, Rongbin Xu, Yao Wu, Micheline de Sousa Zanotti Stagliorio Coelho, Paulo Hilario Nascimento Saldiva, Yuming Guo, Shanshan Li
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-AMERICAS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Bo Wen, Rongbin Xu, Yao Wu, Micheline de Sousa Zanotti Stagliorio Coelho, Paulo Hilario Nascimento Saldiva, Yuming Guo, Shanshan Li
Summary: This study found an association between ambient temperature and hospitalizations for renal diseases. The risk of hospitalization increased with each 1°C increase in daily mean temperature, with the strongest association observed at lag 0 days. Females, children aged 0-4 years, and the elderly were more vulnerable to the effects. The increase in temperature was responsible for a significant burden of hospitalizations for renal diseases in Brazil.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-AMERICAS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yao Wu, Shanshan Li, Qi Zhao, Bo Wen, Antonio Gasparrini, Shilu Tong, Ala Overcenco, Ales Urban, Alexandra Schneider, Alireza Entezari, Ana Maria Vicedo-Cabrera, Antonella Zanobetti, Antonis Analitis, Ariana Zeka, Aurelio Tobias, Baltazar Nunes, Barrak Alahmad, Ben Armstrong, Bertil Forsberg, Shih-Chun Pan, Carmen Iniguez, Caroline Ameling, Cesar De la Cruz Valencia, Christofer Astrom, Danny Houthuijs, Do Van Dung, Dominic Roye, Ene Indermitte, Eric Lavigne, Fatemeh Mayvaneh, Fiorella Acquaotta, Francesca De'Donato, Shilpa Rao, Francesco Sera, Gabriel Carrasco-Escobar, Haidong Kan, Hans Orru, Ho Kim, Iulian-Horia Holobaca, Jan Kysely, Joana Madureira, Joel Schwartz, Jouni J. K. Jaakkola, Klea Katsouyanni, Magali Hurtado Diaz, Martina S. Ragettli, Masahiro Hashizume, Mathilde Pascal, Micheline de Sousa Zanotti Stagliorio Coelho, Nicolas Valdes Ortega, Niilo Ryti, Noah Scovronick, Paola Michelozzi, Patricia Matus Correa, Patrick Goodman, Paulo Hilario Nascimento Saldiva, Rosana Abrutzky, Samuel Osorio, Tran Ngoc Dang, Valentina Colistro, Veronika Huber, Whanhee Lee, Xerxes Seposo, Yasushi Honda, Yue Leon Guo, Michelle L. Bell, Yuming Guo
Summary: This study assessed the global burden of mortality associated with temperature variability using global temperature data and found geographical heterogeneity and temporal trends in the mortality burden.
LANCET PLANETARY HEALTH
(2022)