Article
Environmental Sciences
Hari S. Iyer, Jaime E. Hart, Melissa R. Fiffer, Elise G. Elliott, Jeff D. Yanosky, Joel D. Kaufman, Robin C. Puett, Francine Laden
Summary: This study examined the associations between multiple particulate matter and gaseous air pollutants and inflammatory cytokines. The findings suggest that these associations are generally weak, and further research is needed to clarify the specific mechanisms.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Yuewei Liu, Jingju Pan, Chuangang Fan, Ruijun Xu, Yaqi Wang, Chang Xu, Shuguang Xie, Hai Zhang, Xiuqing Cui, Zhe Peng, Chunxiang Shi, Yunquan Zhang, Hong Sun, Yun Zhou, Lan Zhang
Summary: Short-term exposure to PM2.5, PM10, and NO2 is associated with increased risk of MI mortality, with NO2 showing a stronger association in older adults.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Erin R. Kulick, Joel D. Kaufman, Coralynn Sack
Summary: Despite recent advances in treatment and prevention, stroke remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. A body of evidence suggests that elevated levels of ambient air pollutants may trigger cerebrovascular events in susceptible people and increase the risk of future events. This review assesses the evidence for both short and long-term exposure to ambient air pollution as a risk factor for stroke incidence and outcomes, and makes recommendations for mitigating exposure.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jialong Wu, Bing Guo, Han Guan, Fei Mi, Jingru Xu, Basang, Yajie Li, Haojiang Zuo, Lei Wang, Shiyu Feng, Jing Wei, Gongbo Chen, Shanshan Li, Yonglan Wei, Yuming Guo, Xing Zhao
Summary: This study found that long-term exposure to PM1, PM2.5, PM10, and NO2 was significantly associated with decreased bone strength in southwestern China adults. Additionally, populations with higher bone strength may be more susceptible to the adverse effects of air pollution.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhebin Yu, Fang Wei, Mengyin Wu, Hongbo Lin, Liming Shui, Mingjuan Jin, Jianbing Wang, Mengling Tang, Kun Chen
Summary: The study found that long-term exposure to PM2.5, PM10, and NO2 was associated with an increased risk of sleep disorders in the Chinese population. Results from the analysis of multiple pollutants indicated a significant association between air pollution mixture and incident sleep disorders.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
C. Kelly, P. Kenny, M. O'Dwyer, K. I. Quintyne
Summary: This study found that COVID-19 transport restrictions led to improved air quality in Dublin and a significant reduction in asthma-related hospital admissions. Nitrogen dioxide showed a significant correlation with asthma admissions, while particulate matter did not. Public health authorities should advocate for transportation policies that improve air quality.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michelle L. Trevenen, Jane Heyworth, Osvaldo P. Almeida, Bu B. Yeap, Graeme J. Hankey, Jonathan Golledge, Christopher Etherton-Beer, Suzanne Robinson, Mark J. Nieuwenhuijsen, Leon Flicker
Summary: Exposure to air pollution is not associated with an increased risk of incident dementia in older men living in a region with relatively low ambient air pollution, and this association is influenced by other factors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Pearl L. H. Mok, Sussie Antonsen, Esben Agerbo, Jorgen Brandt, Camilla Geels, Jesper H. Christensen, Lise M. Frohn, Carsten B. Pedersen, Roger T. Webb
Summary: The study revealed a dose relationship between childhood exposure to PM2.5 and NO2 and subsequent self-harm risk, with exposure to higher levels of PM2.5 showing a more significant effect. Although the associations were attenuated after adjusting for covariates, the risk remained independently elevated, suggesting a potential link between ambient air pollution and the development of mental health issues.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chao Yang, Wanzhou Wang, Ze Liang, Yueyao Wang, Rui Chen, Chenyu Liang, Fulin Wang, Pengfei Li, Lin Ma, Feili Wei, Shuangcheng Li, Luxia Zhang
Summary: Based on a nationwide survey, this study evaluated the associations between fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentrations with the prevalence of obesity and abdominal obesity. The results showed that increased levels of PM2.5 and NO2 were associated with higher prevalence of obesity and abdominal obesity. People in rural regions experienced stronger adverse effects than those in urban regions, and lower night light index values amplified the associations of PM2.5 and NO2 with obesity and abdominal obesity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Haoyu Huang, Lei Yang, Yuewei Liu, Guang-Hui Dong, Lijun Chen, Shanshan Li, Yuming Guo, Bing Xie, Gongbo Chen
Summary: This study investigated the association between air pollutants and methylation of BDNF promoters in the peripheral brain. The results showed that long-term exposures to PM1, PM2.5, PM10, and NO2 were associated with significant changes in BDNF promoter methylation levels with threshold effects.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yifan Wang, Pengfei Liu, Joel Schwartz, Edgar Castro, Wenhao Wang, Howard Chang, Noah Scovronick, Liuhua Shi
Summary: Since the enactment of the Clean Air Act, average ambient concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in the United States have declined. However, racial/ethnic minorities are still disproportionately exposed to higher levels of NO2 pollution compared with Whites, both across the country and within major metropolitan areas. These exposure disparities have persisted and in many cases worsened over time, despite a decrease in national average NO2 concentration. Traffic is found to contribute the largest fraction to the NO2 disparity, while the contributions of other emission sources vary by location. These findings provide insights into policies aimed at reducing air pollution exposure disparities among races/ethnicities and locations.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Amelia K. Wesselink, Lynn Rosenberg, Lauren A. Wise, Michael Jerrett, Patricia F. Coogan
Summary: This study found that among Black women, ambient concentrations of ozone (O-3) were associated with an increased risk of uterine leiomyomata (UL), while particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) showed no significant associations. This suggests that environmental exposures may have varying effects on UL risk among different racial groups.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Igor Popovic, Ricardo J. Soares Magalhaes, Yurong Yang, Shukun Yang, Boyi Yang, Guanghui Dong, Xiaolin Wei, Greg J. Fox, Melanie S. Hammer, Randall Martin, Aaron van Donkelaar, Erjia Ge, Guy B. Marks, Luke D. Knibbs
Summary: This study conducted in a rural area in China with a high burden of tuberculosis found that there is a correlation between levels of air pollution, particularly PM2.5 and NO2, and tuberculosis incidence. These findings suggest that improving air quality in endemic regions may have beneficial effects on reducing tuberculosis incidence.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Huihuan Luo, Qingli Zhang, Kexin Yu, Xia Meng, Haidong Kan, Renjie Chen
Summary: This study examines the association between air pollution and cardiometabolic multimorbidity (CMM) and finds that air pollution is associated with the onset and progression of CMM. The results highlight the importance of clean air in mitigating the development of CMM.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marion Mortamais, Laure-Anne Gutierrez, Kees de Hoogh, Jie Chen, Danielle Vienneau, Isabelle Carriere, Noemie Letellier, Catherine Helmer, Audrey Gabelle, Thibault Mura, Jordi Sunyer, Tarik Benmarhnia, Benedicte Jacquemin, Claudine Berr
Summary: The study used reliable tools for diagnosing dementia and found that long-term exposure to PM2.5 was associated with an increased incidence of dementia.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
