Article
Environmental Sciences
Natalia de Souza Xavier Costa, Aila Mirtes Teles, Jose Mara de Brito, Thais de Barros Mendes Lopes, Renata Calciolari Rossi, Fernanda Magalhaes, Arantes Costa, Beatriz Mangueira Saraiva-Romanholo, Adenir Perini, Tatiane Katsue Furuya, Alexis German Murillo Carrasco, Mariana Matera Veras, Paulo Hilaroi Nascimento Saldiva, Roger Chammas, Thais Mauad
Summary: This study investigates the effects of early exposure to allergic sensitization and urban-derived fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on lung development in adult mice. The results suggest that concomitant exposure to both insults leads to worsened inflammation and alveolar enlargement in young adult mice.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yu-Ni Ho, Fu-Jen Cheng, Ming-Ta Tsai, Chih-Min Tsai, Po-Chun Chuang, Chi-Yung Cheng
Summary: This study found that PM2.5 and its chemical constituents OC and nitrate are associated with ED visits for pediatric asthma. Among PM2.5 constituents, OC was most closely related to ED visits for pediatric asthma. Children are more vulnerable to PM2.5 and OC during cold days.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amy McCarron, Sean Semple, Christine F. Braban, Colin Gillespie, Vivien Swanson, Heather D. Price
Summary: This study investigates the acute effects of personal exposure to PM2.5 on self-reported asthma-related health. The results show individual exposure to PM2.5 varies across microenvironments and is associated with asthma symptoms. However, there is no significant association between exposure and reliever inhaler use.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chalerm Liwsrisakun, Warawut Chaiwong, Chaiwat Bumroongkit, Athavudh Deesomchok, Theerakorn Theerakittikul, Atikun Limsukon, Konlawij Trongtrakul, Pattraporn Tajarernmuang, Nutchanok Niyatiwatchanchai, Chaicharn Pothirat
Summary: This study aimed to determine the association between PM10 and asthma control. It found that during high PM10 periods, asthma control, as measured by ACT scores, was significantly lower compared to low PM10 periods. Increase in monthly average PM10 levels resulted in a significant decrease in ACT scores.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hyun Lee, Sang Hyuk Kim, Sun-Kyung Lee, Hayoung Choi, Sung Jun Chung, Dong Won Park, Tai Sun Park, Ji-Yong Moon, Tae-Hyung Kim, Sang-Heon Kim, Jang Won Sohn, Ho Joo Yoon
Summary: This study found significant correlations between air pollutant concentrations and the risk of healthcare utilization in patients with bronchiectasis, particularly for PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO. The risk was observed even at concentrations below the recommended safe thresholds for the general population.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Allergy
Jose Chatkin, Liana Correa, Ubiratan Santos
Summary: Air pollution is a concerning risk factor for global morbidity and mortality, playing a special role in respiratory conditions. Pollutants induce various respiratory symptoms and significantly impact asthma outcomes. Factors such as modern lifestyle, socioeconomic status, and age play different roles in environmental exposure and health impacts.
CLINICAL REVIEWS IN ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tianyi Chen, Fei'er Chen, Kan Wang, Xuedong Ma, Xinping Wei, Weigang Wang, Pengyu Huang, Dong Yang, Zhaolin Xia, Zhuohui Zhao
Summary: The study revealed that elderly individuals with chronic respiratory diseases are more sensitive to exposure to particles, showing changes in fractional exhaled nitric oxide and pulmonary function. Lower BMI, females, and non-allergic individuals are more responsive to particle exposure, while robust effects were not observed in subjects without chronic respiratory diseases.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jack T. Pryor, Lachlan O. Cowley, Stephanie E. Simonds
Summary: Nine out of 10 people breathe air that does not meet World Health Organization pollution limits, leading to approximately 8 million deaths annually. Particulate matter is the most dangerous form of air pollution, causing inflammatory and oxidative tissue damage. This review will summarize the impact of particulate matter on physiological systems, referring to relevant epidemiological and toxicological studies.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Benjamin Bowe, Andrew K. Gibson, Yan Xie, Yan Yan, Aaron van Donkelaar, Randall V. Martin, Ziyad Al-Aly
Summary: The study found a correlation between PM2.5 and the risks of weight gain and obesity, especially at PM2.5 concentrations below the national standard. Results were consistent across different sensitivity analyses, suggesting that PM2.5 air pollution may contribute to obesity and weight gain.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nicholas J. Nassikas, Elizabeth A. W. Chan, Christopher G. Nolte, Henry A. Roman, Niamh Micklewhite, Patrick L. Kinney, E. Jane Carter, Neal L. Fann
Summary: Exposure to PM2.5 is associated with asthma development and exacerbation in children. Future climate change may increase the concentration and distribution of PM2.5, leading to additional childhood asthma cases and albuterol inhaler use. These outcomes could be mitigated by reducing air pollution emissions.
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Quan Zhou, Shu-Ling Kang, Xin Lin, Xiao-Yang Zhang
Summary: Rapid social development in China has led to severe air pollution and adverse effects on people's health. This study assessed the relationship between air pollutants and asthma-related outpatient and emergency visits in infants and children in Fuzhou city, China. The results showed that sulfur dioxide (SO2) had the highest impact on pediatric respiratory health, with younger children being more affected by air pollution than older children.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chung-Hsiang Li, Mei-Lan Tsai, Hsin-Ying (clair) Chiou, Yi-Ching Lin, Wei-Ting Liao, Chih-Hsing Hung
Summary: This article explores the pathogenesis of asthma and the negative impact of air pollution on asthma outcomes, with a focus on the role of macrophages in patients with asthma exposed to air pollutants.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huizhong Shen, Boyu Liu, Yilin Chen, Xi Zhu, Xiao Yun, Wenjun Meng, Cengxi Lu, Guofeng Shen, Yongtao Hu, Armistead G. Russell, Kirk R. Smith, Shu Tao
Summary: The popularity of facemasks has increased in northern China due to severe air pollution. While wearing facemasks can reduce exposure to particulate matter, the protection is limited as people spend most of their time indoors. Installing indoor air purifiers is a more effective strategy for long-term protection against particulate matter exposure.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Respiratory System
Matteo Bonato, Elisa Gallo, Erica Bazzan, Giovanna Marson, Luca Zagolin, Manuel G. Cosio, Angelo Barbato, Marina Saetta, Dario Gregori, Simonetta Baraldo
Summary: The study found that in children without wheezing, prolonged exposure to PM10 and NO2 was associated with reduced eosinophilic and neutrophilic inflammation. However, in children with wheezing, prolonged exposure to PM10 was linked to increased basement membrane thickness and eosinophilic inflammation, potentially contributing to asthma development by promoting airway remodeling and inflammation.
ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Hua-Chuan Lin, Jing-Min Guo, Pin Ge, Ping Ou
Summary: This study found a modest association between prenatal exposure to PM2.5 and the risk of hypospadias, particularly within 1 month before pregnancy or the first trimester. There was no significant association observed between exposure to PM2.5-10 and PM10 during pregnancy and the risk of hypospadias in offspring.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Gholamreza Goudarzi, Nadali Alavi, Ali Akbar Babaei, Sahar Geravandi, Esmaeil Idani, Shokrolah Salmanzadeh, Mohammad Javad Mohammadi
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics, sources, and health risks of PM10-bound polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) on residents in different regions of Ahvaz, Southwest Iran. The results showed that industrial areas had the highest PAHs levels, while residential areas had the lowest. Industrial processing and petroleum refining were identified as major outdoor sources of PAHs. Increased exposure concentration of PAHs was found to significantly increase the risk of health issues.
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Masoud Yousefi, Kourosh Rahmani, Reza Jalilzadeh Yengejeh, Gholamreza Goudarzi
Summary: In this study, oak leaf extract was used to synthesize zero iron nanoparticles (nZVI) through a green synthesis method. The PS/nZVI process effectively degraded STM, indicating its potential application in removing drug contaminants from aquatic environments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eda Unal, Aysel Ozdemir, Narges Khanjani, Maryam Dastoorpoor, Guven Ozkaya
Summary: The study found that short-term exposure to air pollution in children in Bursa was associated with increased risks of pneumonia, asthma, and bronchitis hospitalization. Different pollutants were associated with different disease hospitalization risks, and there were gender differences in the associations between pollutants and hospitalization risks.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zahra Rastegar, Mohammad Reza Ghotbi Ravandi, Sajad Zare, Narges Khanjani, Reza Esmaeili
Summary: Heat stress has a significant impact on the cognitive performance of petrochemical workers, leading to increased omission errors and response time at the end of the shift. Additionally, heat stress increases reaction time and decreases average correct responses during the shift. Overall, heat stress impairs cognitive performance of workers by increasing commission errors and response time, and reducing average correct responses at the end of the shift.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Heidar Maleki, Armin Sorooshian, Khan Alam, Ahmad Fathi, Tammy Weckwerth, Hadi Moazed, Arsalan Jamshidi, Ali Akbar Babaei, Vafa Hamid, Fatemeh Soltani, Gholamreza Goudarzi
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between meteorological parameters, PM10, AOD, air mass source origin, and visibility during severe desert dust storms in Ahvaz, Iran. The study finds that there is an alarming PM10 concentration peak before the dominant peak of the storm, and that wind speed, relative humidity, dew point temperature, and air pressure are all associated with PM10 concentration.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Seyed Hamid Borsi, Gholamreza Goudarzi, Gholamreza Sarizadeh, Maryam Dastoorpoor, Sahar Geravandi, Habib Allah Shahriyari, Zahra Akhlagh Mohammadi, Mohammad Javad Mohammadi
Summary: The presence of criteria air pollutants in the ambient air poses a serious threat to public health. This study evaluated the health outcomes of cardiovascular mortalities, hospital admissions with cardiovascular disease, and hospital admissions for respiratory disease due to exposure to these pollutants. The results showed that increased levels of particle matter, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfide dioxide were associated with higher morbidity and mortality rates. Thus, these findings are of great importance in improving public health.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hassan Dehdari Rad, Heydar Maleki, Gholamreza Goudarzi, Mohammad-Ali Assarehzadegan, Ismaeil Idani, Ali Akbar Babaei, Abdolkazem Neisi, Saeed Jahantab, Mohammad Reza Parishani, Mehri Dinarvand, Armin Sorooshian, Foroogh Namjoyan, Mojtaba Nakhaei Pour
Summary: Pollen and fungi cause annual acute respiratory attacks worldwide, with thunderstorm asthma attacks leading to hospitalizations in Ahvaz. A study collected various pollen grains and fungal spores during two consecutive autumn and winter seasons. A fungal spore called Curvularia genous showed a significant correlation with daily rainfall, reaching its peak during the first rain. The outbreak may be triggered by a combination of Curvularia genous spores, industrial air pollutants, and pollen grains from the predominant tree species in Ahvaz.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Nahid Javadifar, Mitra Tadayon, Maryam Dastoorpoor, Nahid Shahbazian
Summary: This study examined the experiences of mothers with placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) who had also experienced maternal near miss. Through in-depth interviews, three main themes emerged: distorted identity, exacerbated exhaustion, and a threatened future. The study suggests that mothers with PAS need integrated and well-organized psycho-social support.
JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mehrsa Drikvandi, Mahdis Goudarzi, Shahrzad Molavinia, Zeynab Baboli, Gholamreza Goudarzi
Summary: During the COVID-19 outbreak, lockdown policies implemented by many countries had a positive impact on the Air Quality Index (AQI) by restricting air-polluting activities. However, these policies were found to be ineffective in controlling natural sources of air pollution and local dust. This study highlights the importance for policymakers to approve legislation to limit air pollutant sources.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Omid Aboubakri, Reza Rezaee, Afshin Maleki, Mahdi Safari, Gholamreza Goudarzi, Guoxing Li, Mohammad Sadegh Hassanvand, Rahim Sharafkhani
Summary: This study compared the burden of heat and cold-related mortality between 2015 and 2022 with 2008-2014 in eight cities of Kurdistan, Iran. It was found that heat and extreme heat caused more mortality in the later period, with higher relative risk values. This emphasizes the need for adaptation or preventive strategies for heat-related mortality in the region.
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2023)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Reza Sadeghi, Narges Khanjani
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Narges Khanjani, Mohammad Amin Farahmandfard, Marzieh Eslahi
Summary: This review summarizes studies on the health effects of air pollution in Iran using the Air Q software. A total of 44 studies were identified, with main pollutants being PM, NO2, O-3, and SO2. Results showed that levels of pollutants were higher than WHO guidelines and associated with significant health effects. However, due to variability in pollutant levels and study locations, it was not possible to aggregate the total number of casualties. The review highlights the need for measures to improve air quality, such as using clean renewable energies and increasing green spaces, to reduce health impacts in Iran.
CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Ergonomics
Jamal Biganeh, Azadeh Ashtarinezhad, Davood Behzadipour, Narges Khanjani, Atefeh Tavakoli Nik, Majid Bagheri Hosseinabadi
Summary: In the study, the levels of SOD and TAC were significantly higher in the case group compared to the control group, while MDA levels were significantly lower. TAC levels decreased significantly with increased stress, and MDA levels were negatively associated with stress and workload.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Ergonomics
Vahid Gharibi, Mohammad Hossein Ebrahimi, Esmaeel Soleimani, Narges Khanjani, Anahita Fakherpour, Majid Bagheri Hosseinabadi
Summary: This study found that exposure to flour dust may impair pulmonary function by increasing oxidative stress and weakening antioxidant defense.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS
(2022)
