Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Thalia R. Segal, Linda C. Giudice
Summary: Climate change is a major risk factor for overall health, including reproductive health. This review examines the evidence for the adverse impacts of climate change-related factors on male and female fertility, the developing fetus, and obstetric outcomes, highlighting the unique role of reproductive health care providers in mitigating the effects of climate change.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Surabhi Shah, Eunji Kim, Kyoung-Nam Kim, Eunhee Ha
Summary: This study found that there is relatively scarce evidence supporting the effect of individual protective measures (IPMs) on air pollution. After performing a systematic review and meta-analysis, it was found that air purifiers are effective in reducing cardiopulmonary inflammation, while the effects of air-purifying respirators and cookstove changes are insufficient. Therefore, air purifiers can serve as efficient IPMs against air pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eryn Campbell, Sri Saahitya Uppalapati, John Kotcher, Edward Maibach
Summary: Due to dependence on fossil fuels, climate change and air pollution have severely impacted human and planetary health. However, climate solutions offer an opportunity to create cleaner, healthier, and safer communities at both local and global levels. This review highlights the health risks of climate change, explores climate and health solutions, and provides a synthesis of social science research on climate and health communication. It demonstrates that messaging strategies emphasizing the health impacts of climate change and the benefits of climate solutions can effectively build public and political support. Additionally, health professionals are trusted sources of information and have expressed interest in engaging with the public and policymakers on the health implications of climate change and clean energy. This review suggests that health students and professionals have the potential to address climate change as a public health imperative by aligning message strategies with the interests of highly trusted messengers.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Zhuo Wang, Li Zhao, Qin Huang, Andy Hong, Chao Yu, Qian Xiao, Bin Zou, Shunning Ji, Longhao Zhang, Kun Zou, Yi Ning, Junfeng Zhang, Peng Jia
Summary: The review systematically reviewed the relationship between traffic-related environmental factors and childhood obesity and found that long-term traffic pollution is weakly positively associated with children's BMI growth, while traffic flow, pollution, and noise could affect weight-related behaviors. However, associations between traffic density and noise and weight status are still inconclusive.
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Eva Sayone Cohen, Lisanne H. J. A. Kouwenberg, Kate S. Moody, Nicolaas H. Sperna H. Weiland, Dionne Sofia Kringos, Anne Timmermans, Wouter J. K. Hehenkamp
Summary: This review aims to identify the environmental impact of services, procedures, and products within obstetric and gynaecological care, and to assess the magnitude of this impact. The findings suggest that replacing disposable materials with reusable ones and reducing the content of surgical custom packs are the most effective mitigation strategies.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
William Borchert, Stephanie T. Grady, Jie Chen, Nicole V. Deville, Charlotte Roscoe, Futu Chen, Carol Mita, Isabel Holland, Grete E. Wilt, Cindy R. Hu, Unnati Mehta, Rachel C. Nethery, Christine M. Albert, Francine Laden, Jaime E. Hart
Summary: Current literature indicates a link between environmental exposures and cardiovascular disease, while their connection to OHCA/SCD remains uncertain. Studies suggest that particulate matter air pollution, ozone, and extreme temperatures are associated with an increased risk of OHCA/SCD, highlighting the impact of pollution and climate-related exposures on these conditions.
CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Cortes
Summary: Air pollution in Chile presents unique challenges due to inequalities and geographical and climatic diversity. Current policies have not effectively aligned air quality with international and national standards, nor have they significantly mitigated public health impacts. The monitoring network is limited and does not effectively reduce exposure to pollutants. Improvements and expansions in intersectoral plans are needed to address the high exposure to pollutants and broad population health risks. A public debate is necessary to establish additional actions for addressing environmental injustice and improving equity.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marshall Burke, Anne Driscoll, Sam Heft-Neal, Jiani Xue, Jennifer Burney, Michael Wara
Summary: Recent research examines the changing risk and societal burden of wildfires in the United States. A statistical model is developed to analyze the impact of wildfire activity on air pollution and health outcomes. The study highlights the potential health benefits of fuel management interventions and the uncertain future health impacts from climate-change-induced wildfire smoke.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ashtyn Tracey Areal, Qi Zhao, Claudia Wigmann, Alexandra Schneider, Tamara Schikowski
Summary: The study found that exposure to air pollution modified by high temperature increases the odds of respiratory mortality and hospital admissions. However, results for low temperatures were inconsistent. Analysis on the interaction effect of air pollution and temperature on health outcomes is a relatively new research field with largely inconsistent results, prompting the need for further research to establish more conclusive conclusions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Beate R. Ritz
Summary: This commentary focuses on the research of the health effects of air pollution, providing an overview of the contributions and controversies in environmental epidemiology. Epidemiologists have introduced new methodologies and concepts, generating data for environmental policies and prevention. The rapidly changing conditions of the planet challenge them to address new environmental health questions.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Frederic Dutheil, Aurelie Comptour, Roxane Morlon, Martial Mermillod, Bruno Pereira, Julien S. Baker, Morteza Charkhabi, Maelys Clinchamps, Nicolas Bourdel
Summary: Exposure to air pollutants during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder in newborns, with PM2.5 showing the strongest impact. The most at-risk periods seem to be during pregnancy and the postnatal period.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marie Lynn Miranda, Rashida Callender, Joally M. Canales, Elena Craft, Katherine B. Ensor, Max Grossman, Loren Hopkins, Jocelyn Johnston, Umair Shah, Joshua Tootoo
Summary: The collaborative project of establishing the Texas Flood Registry aims to track the health and housing impacts of major flooding events. By recruiting participants who both did and did not flood during storm events, important comparisons can be made to assess the effects. This type of population-level data is crucial in preparing for the future impacts of climate change-induced extreme weather events.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sasan Faridi, Ryan W. Allen, Robert D. Brook, Fatemeh Yousefian, Mohammad Sadegh Hassanvand, Christopher Carlsten
Summary: Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is a leading contributor to cardiovascular disease. Portable air cleaners (PACs) have been found to have a beneficial effect on blood pressure. A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on true mode filtration showed that PACs were associated with a reduction in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP). However, there are barriers to the use of PACs in low- and middle-income countries, such as cost and filter replacements. It is suggested that government programs and education should be implemented to promote the use of PACs in reducing the impact of PM2.5 on cardiometabolic diseases globally.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Katie Eminson, Yutong Samuel Cai, Yingxin Chen, Claire Blackmore, Georgia Rodgers, Nigel Jones, John Gulliver, Benjamin Fenech, Anna L. Hansell
Summary: This article reviews the evidence on the confounding and interaction of air pollution in relation to associations between environmental noise and cardiovascular outcomes. Most studies suggest that the associations between traffic noise and cardiovascular outcomes are independent of air pollution, but more research is needed on potential interactions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Rhiannon Thompson, Rachel B. Smith, Yasmin Bou Karim, Chen Shen, Kayleigh Drummond, Chloe Teng, Mireille B. Toledano
Summary: This systematic review examines the literature on the association between air pollution and general population cognition. The results suggest that there is a link between air pollution exposure and worsened cognition, although the evidence is varied and sometimes contradictory. Specifically, there is moderate certainty evidence supporting the detrimental associations between certain pollutants and cognitive functions in adults and children.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)