Article
Environmental Sciences
Hedi Katre Kriit, Bertil Forsberg, Daniel Oudin Astrom, Anna Oudin
Summary: This study estimated that approximately 5% of annual dementia cases in Sweden could be attributed to PM2.5 exposure, leading to a substantial monetary burden. These findings highlight the importance of considering airborne toxic pollutants associated with dementia incidence in public health policy decisions.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sofia Caumo, Aleinnys B. Yera, Ana Vicente, Celia Alves, Deborah A. Roubicek, Perola de Castro Vasconcellos
Summary: Increased industrialization and fossil fuel consumption in the Metropolitan Region of Sao Paulo have led to an increase in particulate matter emissions and population health problems. A study found high concentrations of organic carbon, elemental carbon, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in this area, with benzo(a)pyrene being one of the most abundant compounds. Pesticide concentrations and estimated risks also suggest potential dangers to human health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Kevin J. Sullivan, Xinhui Ran, Fan Wu, Chung-Chou H. Chang, Ravi Sharma, Erin Jacobsen, Sarah Berman, Beth E. Snitz, Akira Sekikawa, Evelyn O. Talbott, Mary Ganguli
Summary: This study examined the association between ambient PM2.5 levels and the risk of incident MCI and dementia in an older population, finding that higher estimated PM2.5 levels were associated with increased risk of both conditions, particularly with longer-term exposure.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Teresa Urbano, Annalisa Chiari, Carlotta Malagoli, Andrea Cherubini, Roberta Bedin, Sofia Costanzini, Sergio Teggi, Giuseppe Maffeis, Marco Vinceti, Tommaso Filippini
Summary: Exposure to outdoor air pollutants, particularly PM10, may nonlinearly increase the risk of conversion from MCI to dementia. Higher PM10 levels were associated with increased concentrations of cerebrospinal fluid tau proteins and decreased beta-amyloid levels. The risk of dementia was positively associated with mean PM10 levels above 10 μg/m3 and maximum PM10 levels above 35 μg/m3.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel A. Enquobahrie, James MacDonald, Michael Hussey, Theo K. Bammler, Christine T. Loftus, Alison G. Paquette, Nora Byington, Carmen J. Marsit, Adam Szpiro, Joel D. Kaufman, Kaja Z. LeWinn, Nicole R. Bush, Frances Tylavsky, Catherine J. Karr, Sheela Sathyanarayana
Summary: This study identified an association between prenatal exposure to PM2.5 and placental gene expression, particularly in the first half of pregnancy. Offspring sex may also play a role in modulating this association, with a positive correlation observed in males and a negative correlation in females.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shams Azad, David G. Luglio, Terry Gordon, George Thurston, Masoud Ghandehari
Summary: In this study, we examined the concentration and composition of PM2.5 in the New York City subway system. Realtime measurements were taken on train cars and platforms, revealing higher concentrations underground than aboveground. XRF analysis showed that iron accounted for a significant portion of the PM2.5 mass, surpassing outdoor levels. The comparison with US EPA standards based on fossil fuel combustion is not appropriate, and further health impact analysis is needed.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Dario Mandaglio-Collados, Raquel Lopez-Galvez, Antonio Jose Ruiz-Alcaraz, Cecilia Lopez-Garcia, Vanessa Roldan, Gregory Y. H. Lip, Francisco Marin, Jose Miguel Rivera-Caravaca
Summary: This review examines the association between exposure to particulate matter (PM) and the onset of atrial fibrillation (AF), as well as the risk of adverse clinical outcomes in patients with pre-existent AF. The findings indicate that exposure to PM increases the risk of new-onset AF, as well as mortality and stroke in AF patients. Therefore, PM should be considered a global risk factor for AF and worse clinical outcomes in AF patients, and specific measures to prevent air pollution exposure should be implemented.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Yongfu Wu, Ning Zhang, Yan Shi, Zetao Chen, Han Zhang, Jiaqiang Yin, Tao Zeng, Zhongyu Yuan, Ni Li, Yibin Ren, Liqun Cai, Yunzhao Li, Shengzhong Du
Summary: In China, the concentration and pollution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in atmospheric particulate matter have significantly increased in cities with over 500,000 people. The levels of contamination and health risks are higher in northern China compared to southern China. The ecological risk level in 73 cities in China is above the moderate level, mainly due to coal combustion for heating and heavy industry in northern China, and automobile exhaust and light industries in southern China.
EXPOSURE AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zehui Liu, Mi Zhou, Youfan Chen, Dan Chen, Yuepeng Pan, Tao Song, Dongsheng Ji, Qi Chen, Lin Zhang
Summary: Recent Chinese air pollution actions have significantly lowered PM2.5 levels in North China through controlling SO2 and NOx emissions, but unregulated NH3 emissions pose a challenge. Reductions in NH3 emissions can greatly mitigate PM2.5 pollution. NH3 emission control should be considered in conjunction with SO2 and NOx emission controls when designing strategies to mitigate PM2.5 pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
S. Cheng, Y. Jin, Y. Dou, Y. Zhao, Y. Duan, H. Pei, P. Lyu
Summary: This study analysed the association between particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and dementia, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and vascular dementia (VaD). The results showed that long-term exposure to PM2.5 may increase the risk of dementia, including AD and VaD. These findings emphasize the need for further research on the detrimental impact of PM2.5 and strategies to reduce air pollution.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Katarzyna Bebkiewicz, Zdzislaw Chlopek, Hubert Sar, Krystian Szczepanski, Magdalena Zimakowska-Laskowska
Summary: This study investigates the environmental hazards posed by solid particles from road transport, classifies particulates based on properties and sources, and examines emissions from different road transport sources. It found that technological progress in the automobile sector has reduced particulate matter emissions from engine exhaust gases.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ruth Peters, Ian Mudway, Andrew Booth, Jean Peters, Kaarin J. Anstey
Summary: Air pollution, especially fine particulate matter like PM2.5, is a risk factor for various noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and is emerging as a risk factor for dementia. While there is growing evidence for PM2.5's impact on dementia, the evidence is not as strong as it is for other NCDs. Varied measurement and methodology issues currently hinder clarity in the field.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Lilian Calderon-Garciduenas, Diana A. Chavez-Franco, Samuel C. Luevano-Castro, Edgar Macias-Escobedo, Ariatna Hernandez-Castillo, Esperanza Carlos-Hernandez, Agustina Franco-Ortiz, Sandra P. Castro-Romero, Monica Cortes-Flores, Celia Nohemi Crespo-Cortes, Ricardo Torres-Jardon, Elijah W. Stommel, Ravi Philip Rajkumar, Partha S. Mukherjee
Summary: Exposure to metals, especially through PM2.5, has been associated with cognitive impairments and neurobehavioral alterations, while heavy-duty diesel vehicles in Metropolitan Mexico City are major emitters of metal-rich PM2.5. A study on Mexican volunteers revealed high prevalence of cognitive deficits in urban areas, with age and residency playing a role. Urgent efforts are needed to identify and reduce key pollutants affecting neural risks and monitor cognitive performance. Controlling PM2.5 emissions, targeting metal emissions, and implementing early neural interventions are crucial.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philip Crepeau, Zhenyu Zhang, Rhea Udyavar, Lilah Morris-Wiseman, Shyam Biswal, Murugappan Ramanathan Jr, Aarti Mathur
Summary: This study found that exposure to PM2.5, a type of air pollution, is closely associated with the diagnosis of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). The results showed that cumulative exposure to PM2.5 over 3 years is significantly linked to an increased risk of PTC diagnosis, with the association being most pronounced in individuals with higher incomes. This suggests disparities in access to healthcare among different socioeconomic groups.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Yu, Jason Su, Michael Jerrett, Kimberly C. Paul, Eunice Lee, I. -Fan Shih, Mary Haan, Beate Ritz
Summary: This study investigated the interactions between air pollution and noise on cognitive impairment in elderly Mexican Americans. The results showed that PM2.5 and NO2 air pollution have a negative impact on cognitive function in this population. Additionally, the study found that traffic-related noise exposure may exacerbate the effects of air pollution on cognitive function.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Sharma, R. Sharma, S. K. Sahu, S. H. Kota
Summary: The study found elevated PM2.5 concentrations in Thimphu, Bhutan, above the WHO recommended limit, with a significant portion of it originating from transboundary pollution, and only a marginal reduction observed during the lockdown period.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Beatrice Kennedy, Hugo Fitipaldi, Ulf Hammar, Marlena Maziarz, Neli Tsereteli, Nikolay Oskolkov, Georgios Varotsis, Camilla A. Franks, Diem Nguyen, Lampros Spiliopoulos, Hans-Olov Adami, Jonas Bjork, Stefan Engblom, Katja Fall, Anna Grimby-Ekman, Jan-Eric Litton, Mats Martinell, Anna Oudin, Torbjorn Sjostrom, Toomas Timpka, Carole H. Sudre, Mark S. Graham, Julien Lavigne du Cadet, Andrew T. Chan, Richard Davies, Sajaysurya Ganesh, Anna May, Sebastien Ourselin, Joan Capdevila Pujol, Somesh Selvachandran, Jonathan Wolf, Tim D. Spector, Claire J. Steves, Maria F. Gomez, Paul W. Franks, Tove Fall
Summary: The app-based COVID Symptom Study in Sweden utilized daily symptom reports to create a model for estimating the probability of symptomatic COVID-19 and predicting hospital admissions. The model showed lower prediction errors compared to a model based on case notifications and demonstrated transferability when applied to an English dataset.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Cecilie Svanes, Ane Johannessen, Randi Jacobsen Bertelsen, Shyamali Dharmage, Bryndis Benediktsdottir, Lennart Braback, Thorarinn Gislason, Mathias Holm, Oskar Jogi, Caroline J. Lodge, Andrei Malinovschi, Jesus Martinez-Moratalla, Anna Oudin, Jose Luis Sanchez-Ramos, Signe Timm, Christer Janson, Francisco Gomez Real, Vivi Schlunssen
Summary: The RHINESSA cohort aims to investigate the impact of exposures before conception and in previous generations on health and disease, particularly allergies and respiratory health. Data collected so far suggests that parental environment and male prepuberty may play important roles in asthma and lung function. Future plans include follow-up studies and linkage with health registries.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kerstin Nilsson, Anna Oudin, Inger Arvidsson, Carita Hakansson, Kai Osterberg, Ulf Leo, Roger Persson
Summary: The objective of this study is to increase knowledge about school principals' work situations and their willingness to work until 65 years of age or longer. The study found that exhaustion symptoms and excessive burden were associated with school principals' inability and unwillingness to work beyond 65 years of age. The support from executive management was found to be crucial for the school principals' desire to work until 65 years of age and beyond.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Elinor Chelsom Vogt, Francisco Gomez Real, Eystein Sverre Husebye, Sigridur Bjornsdottir, Bryndis Benediktsdottir, Randi Jacobsen Bertelsen, Pascal Demoly, Karl Anders Franklin, Leire Sainz de Aja Gallastegui, Francisco Javier Callejas Gonzalez, Joachim Heinrich, Mathias Holm, Nils Oscar Jogi, Benedicte Leynaert, Eva Lindberg, Andrei Malinovschi, Jesus Martinez-Moratalla, Raul Godoy Mayoral, Anna Oudin, Antonio Pereira-Vega, Chantal Raherison Semjen, Vivi Schlunssen, Kai Triebner, Marianne Oksnes
Summary: This study investigated markers of premature menopause and the prevalence of autoimmune primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) in European women. The results showed that premature menopause was associated with nulliparity, obesity, osteoporosis, hormone replacement therapy, and never smokers. It was found that 1.1% of women had idiopathic POI and 4.5% of POI cases were likely of autoimmune origin based on positive steroidogenic autoantibodies.
ENDOCRINE CONNECTIONS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Johan N. Sommar, David Segersson, Erin Flanagan, Anna Oudin
Summary: This study aimed to assess the risk of diabetes incidence associated with source-specific air pollution. The results showed that air pollution related to particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5) and traffic emissions was associated with an increased incidence of diabetes. These findings are consistent with the current evidence on traffic pollution as an environmental risk factor for diabetes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Tosca O. E. de Crom, Bigina N. R. Ginos, Anna Oudin, M. Kamran Ikram, Trudy Voortman, M. Arfan Ikram
Summary: According to the Rotterdam Study, exposure to air pollution has been suggested to be associated with an increased risk of dementia. However, this study found no clear evidence for an association between exposure to air pollution and the risk of dementia or cognitive decline.
JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jens. C. C. Richter, Erin Flanagan, Tahir. M. M. Taj, Lina Al-Nahar, Kristina Jakobsson, Anna Oudin
Summary: This study describes the impact of housing renovations on child health in a disadvantaged neighborhood in Malmo, Sweden. The renovations improved self-reported health to some extent, but the effects were not significant. This may be due to the fact that only kitchens and bathrooms were renovated, without addressing other housing conditions.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nina Roswall, Jesse D. Thacher, Mikael Ogren, Andrei Pyko, Agneta akesson, Anna Oudin, Anne Tjonneland, Annika Rosengren, Aslak H. Poulsen, Charlotta Eriksson, David Segersson, Debora Rizzuto, Emilie Helte, Eva M. Andersson, Gunn Marit Aasvang, Hrafnhildur Gudjonsdottir, Jibran Khan, Jenny Selander, Jesper H. Christensen, Jorgen Brandt, Karin Leander, Kristoffer Mattisson, Kristina Eneroth, Lara Stucki, Lars Barregard, Leo Stockfelt, Maria Albin, Mette K. Simonsen, Marten Spanne, Pekka Jousilahti, Pekka Tiittanen, Peter Molnar, Petter L. S. Ljungman, Tarja Yli-Tuomi, Thomas Cole-Hunter, Timo Lanki, Ulla A. Hvidtfeldt, Youn-Hee Lim, Zorana J. Andersen, Goran Pershagen, Mette Sorensen
Summary: This study investigated the association between traffic noise and colon cancer in a pooled population of 155,203 individuals from 11 Nordic cohorts. The results showed that road traffic noise was associated with an increased risk of colon cancer, particularly distal colon cancer.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
John Andersson, Anna Sundstrom, Maria Nordin, David Segersson, Bertil Forsberg, Rolf Adolfsson, Anna Oudin
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between PM2.5 exposure and dementia in a low exposure area, and the role of olfaction and the APOE epsilon 4 allele in these associations.
JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Qi Qi, Shuai Wang, Hui Zhao, Sri Harsha Kota, Hongliang Zhang
Summary: This study used the WRF-CMAQ model system, the parameterized Jarvis stomatal conductance model, and the O3 flux model to simulate the changes of O3 uptake flux in rice stomata in major rice growing areas in China from 2013 to 2020. The results showed that rice yield losses due to O3 pollution exhibited an overall increasing and decreasing trend from 2013 to 2018 and 2018 to 2020, respectively. The estimated rice yield losses based on AOT40 and POD gamma indicators ranged from 3.5% to 5.9%, 1.8% to 3.5%, and 2.4% to 5.4% for single rice, double-early rice, and double-late rice during 2013-2020, respectively. The yearly rice yield losses based on AOT40 and POD gamma were 5.9-11.4 million metric tons and 8.0-28.0 million metric tons for 2013-2020, respectively. This study provides an important reference for mitigating the impact of O3 pollution and climate change on rice yield in the future.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Medhavi Gupta, Diljit Kumar Nayak, Sri Harsha Kota
Summary: India's air quality is severely affected by high levels of particulate matter (PM), leading to the implementation of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) to reduce PM concentrations. However, studies show that PM-centric action plans may negatively impact ozone air quality. This study utilizes the WRF-Chem model to analyze the effect of the NCAP on PM and ozone levels in India, finding that the NCAP can improve PM levels in most nonattainment cities (NACs) but may exacerbate ozone issues in some regions. The reduction in ozone is attributed to decreased nitrogen oxides and VOC emissions, as well as an increase in forest cover.
ACS EARTH AND SPACE CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Pragati Goyal, Mina Chandra, Rushi, Mona Choudhary
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of mindfulness practices on attention, perceived stress, emotional competence, and mental health among Indian high school adolescents. The results showed significant psychological benefits of formal mindfulness-based practices for adolescents, but further randomized controlled effectiveness trials are needed to establish their effectiveness in the non-clinical adolescent population.
JOURNAL OF INDIAN ASSOCIATION FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shubham Sharma, Mukesh Khare, Sri Harsha Kota
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of different hotspot interventions on PM2.5 concentrations in Delhi. PM2.5 concentrations can be reduced by scaling down total emissions. Further reduction can be achieved by stopping emissions from industries, road dust, and construction in emission hotspots. Non-local contribution varies significantly in hotspot areas. It is important to consider source and hotspot-specific interventions as well as citywide interventions to effectively reduce PM2.5 concentrations.
AEROSOL AND AIR QUALITY RESEARCH
(2022)
