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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Danielle A. Millar, Thandi Kapwata, Zamantimande Kunene, Mirriam Mogotsi, Bianca Wernecke, Rebecca M. Garland, Angela Mathee, Linda Theron, Diane T. Levine, Michael Ungar, Chiara Batini, Catherine John, Caradee Y. Wright
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of adverse respiratory health outcomes among adolescents living in a known air pollution hotspot in South Africa. The research found that respiratory illnesses among adolescents were associated with factors such as fuel use at home and the number of years lived in the polluted area.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Xiaorui Tan, Lijian Han, Xiaoyan Zhang, Weiqi Zhou, Weifeng Li, Yuguo Qian
Summary: Air quality is a major concern in urban environments due to rapid changes in pollutant emissions from human activities. Different countries have varied AQIs, making it necessary to develop a more standardized and comparable system to improve human well-being and achieve sustainable development.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Jaana I. Halonen, Marina Erhola, Eeva Furman, Tari Haahtela, Pekka Jousilahti, Robert Barouki, Ake Bergman, Nils E. Billo, Richard Fuller, Andrew Haines, Manolis Kogevinas, Marike Kolossa-Gehring, Kinga Krauze, Timo Lanki, Joana Lobo Vicente, Peter Messerli, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Riikka Paloniemi, Annette Peters, Karl-Heinz Posch, Pekka Timonen, Roel Vermeulen, Suvi M. Virtanen, Jean Bousquet, Josep M. Anto
Summary: The conference in Helsinki in 2019 highlighted the importance of promoting the concept of Planetary Health in Europe and concluded with an intention for action. The Helsinki Declaration underscored the urgent need to address the threats posed by human activities to the health of the planet, calling for global, regional, national, local, and individual actions, as well as multidisciplinary and multi-sectorial collaboration.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Adeleh Shirangi, Ting Lin, Ivana Iva 'nova', Grace Yun, Grant J. Williamson, Peter Franklin, Le Jian, Rowena Burch, Ashraf Dewan, Bradley Santos, Nathan Eaton, Jianguo Xiao
Summary: Landscape fires in Australia contribute to elevated PM 2.5 levels in cities and towns, which in turn increase the risk of emergency department attendances (EDA) for various health issues such as respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Alper Aslan, Buket Altinoz, Baki Ozsolak
Summary: The study explores the correlation between urbanization and air pollution in Turkey, finding a significant positive relationship between long-term urbanization and CO2 emissions. It also shows that GDP has a positive long-term association with CO2 emissions, pointing towards the need for regulatory measures for sustainable growth in the country.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jorge Arias de la Torre, Amy Ronaldson, Jordi Alonso, Alex Dregan, Ian Mudway, Jose M. Valderas, Paolo Vineis, Ioannis Bakolis
Summary: Air pollution and multimorbidity are important challenges for Public Health worldwide. Although the relationship between air pollution and single chronic conditions is well established, the evidence about the relationship between air pollution and multimorbidity is limited. Obtaining evidence about this relationship is challenging due to its multifaceted and complex nature, specific pollutants, levels of exposure over time, and data availability. This evidence could inform the development of recommendations to reduce harmful levels of air pollutants and prevent the development of multimorbidity.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Xiaoqi Ren, Shupei Huang, Jie Wang, Xin Xu
Summary: Africa is experiencing rapid urbanization and serious air pollution problem. This study uses remote sensing data and night lights to analyze the air quality distribution and the relationship between urbanization and AOD. The results confirm a significant positive impact of urbanization on AOD.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Lijian Han, Weiqi Zhou, Weifeng Li, Yuguo Qian
Summary: China's air quality has improved, but challenges remain. We evaluated the impact of pollution control on air quality improvement and found significant improvements in urban air quality, particularly in cities with higher pollution levels. To ensure continuous improvement, greater financial inputs and more adaptive policies are necessary.
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Environmental Sciences
Ling Han, Tian Qin, Zhaobin Sun, Hongyu Ren, Na Zhao, Xingqin An, Zhanshan Wang
Summary: This study investigated the influence of urbanization on the spatial distribution of air pollution-mortality associations in Beijing. The results showed that PM2.5-related mortality risks were higher in suburban areas compared to urban areas, and these risks increased as the urbanization level decreased. However, the risks associated with O-3 were not significantly different between urban and suburban areas. Implementing the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan reduced PM2.5-related mortality risks, but increased the risks of O-3 in some districts. This study highlights the need for targeted air pollution management policies based on levels of urbanization.
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Engineering, Environmental
Qian Luo, Fernando Garcia-Menendez, Haozhe Yang, Ranjit Deshmukh, Gang He, Jiang Lin, Jeremiah X. Johnson
Summary: China's regulated power system is transitioning towards market mechanisms to reduce costs and improve reliability. By modeling power system operations under economic dispatch, significant reductions in mortality related to air pollution and CO2 emissions can be achieved through more efficient coal-powered generation. Incorporating emission externalities in electricity generation costs can further enhance health and climate benefits. However, the transition may lead to unevenly distributed impacts across China.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Engineering, Environmental
Qian Luo, Fernando Garcia-Menendez, Haozhe Yang, Ranjit Deshmukh, Gang He, Jiang Lin, Jeremiah X. Johnson
Summary: China's power system is undergoing a transition from equal-share dispatch to economic dispatch, which can result in significant reductions in air pollution-related mortality and CO2 emissions. Incorporating emission externalities in electricity generation costs can further enhance health and climate benefits. However, the uneven distribution of benefits across China may lead to increased health damage in some regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Ruaraidh Dobson, Douglas Eadie, Rachel O'Donnell, Martine Stead, John W. Cherrie, Sean Semple
Summary: This study reported on PM2.5 exposure among the UK population during the COVID-19 pandemic. While there were minimal changes in PM2.5 exposure for most individuals, those living in smoking households experienced higher exposure, potentially leading to increased mortality and morbidity.
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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)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Erin M. Shellington, Phuong D. M. Nguyen, Karen Rideout, Prabjit Barn, Anna Lewis, Margaret Baillie, Sue Lutz, Ryan W. Allen, Jiayun Yao, Christopher Carlsten, Sarah B. Henderson
Summary: Wildfire smoke events in British Columbia, Canada are increasing, and communicating health-related risks and mitigation strategies to the public is crucial. A survey revealed that respondents received wildfire smoke messages from various sources, with radio being the most important source for populations at higher risk, such as Indigenous communities and tradespeople. Those with lower education suggested simplifying the messaging. Environmental and public health agencies should continue to use diverse methods and customize messages and methods for specific at-risk populations.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Immunology
Yi-Chiao Bai, Cheng-You Wang, Cheng-Li Lin, Jung-Nien Lai, James Cheng-Chung Wei
Summary: This study conducted a retrospective cohort study using the Taiwan Longitudinal Health Insurance Database and the Taiwan Air Quality Monitoring Database, revealing a significant association between air pollution and the risk of uveitis, especially at high THC and CH4 levels. The risk of uveitis seemed to increase with increasing levels of NOx and THC.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
