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Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between short-term exposure to six pollutants and non-accidental mortality in Beijing. The results showed a link between air pollutants, particularly gaseous pollutants, and non-accidental mortality. The study emphasized the need to control gaseous pollution and prioritize the health protection of vulnerable groups.
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Jixiang Deng, Xingxing Hu, Changchun Xiao, Faming Pan
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ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2021)
Review
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Xianwei Guo, Qiuxia Song, Hao Wang, Ning Li, Wanying Su, Mingming Liang, Chenyu Sun, Xiuxiu Ding, Qiwei Liang, Yehuan Sun
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies in China, finding a positive correlation between ambient carbon monoxide exposure and non-accidental mortality, cardiovascular mortality, and respiratory mortality. Despite the presence of potential publication bias, these findings have important implications and call for stronger intervention policies and initiatives to reduce the health effects of CO exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Kai Chen, Susanne Breitner, Kathrin Wolf, Massimo Stafoggia, Francesco Sera, Ana M. Vicedo-Cabrera, Yuming Guo, Shilu Tong, Eric Lavigne, Patricia Matus, Nicolas Valdes, Haidong Kan, Jouni J. K. Jaakkola, Niilo R. Ryti, Veronika Huber, Matteo Scortichini, Masahiro Hashizume, Yasushi Honda, Baltazar Nunes, Joana Madureira, Iulian Horia Holobaca, Simona Fratianni, Ho Kim, Whanhee Lee, Aurelio Tobias, Carmen Iniguez, Bertil Forsberg, Christofer Astrom, Martina S. Ragettli, Yue-Liang Leon Guo, Bing-Yu Chen, Shanshan Li, Ai Milojevic, Antonella Zanobetti, Joel Schwartz, Michelle L. Bell, Antonio Gasparrini, Alexandra Schneider
Summary: This study is the largest epidemiological investigation on the short-term association between ambient carbon monoxide (CO) exposure and daily mortality to date. Significant associations were found between CO and daily mortality, even at levels below current air quality guidelines. Further research is needed to distinguish the independent effect of CO from other traffic-related pollutants.
LANCET PLANETARY HEALTH
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Ying Zhang, Qiqi Tian, Xinyuan Feng, Wendong Hu, Pan Ma, Jinyuan Xin, Shigong Wang, Canjun Zheng
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Xiuyu Cao, Xiaojie You, Dongming Wang, Weihong Qiu, You Guo, Min Zhou, Weihong Chen, Xiaokang Zhang
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hao Wu, Keke Lu, Junjie Fu
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FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
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Environmental Sciences
Garam Byun, Yongsoo Choi, Sera Kim, Jong-Tae Lee
Summary: This study investigated the association between long-term exposure to ambient ozone and mortality in South Korea, using different exposure metrics. The results showed heterogeneous effect estimates for different ozone exposure metrics, and suggested that year-round 24-h average ozone can be considered as an alternative long-term standard for ozone.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Cheng He, Peng Yin, Renjie Chen, Ya Gao, Wei Liu, Alexandra Schneider, Michelle L. Bell, Haidong Kan, Maigeng Zhou
Summary: This nationwide study confirms that higher summer temperatures are associated with an increased risk of accidental deaths. Younger age groups and males face a higher risk. This indicates that current estimates of the health effects of climate change might be underestimated, particularly for younger populations.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Yulong Wei, Lin Fei, Yongbin Wang, Min Zhang, Zhigang Chen, Huige Guo, Shiqi Ge, Sen Zhu, Pingshuan Dong, Kan Yang, Na Xie, Guoan Zhao
Summary: This study investigated the association between short-term exposure to ozone (O3) and hospitalization for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in Henan, China. The results showed that O3 exposure was a risk factor for AMI hospitalizations, with the most significant effect observed at a lag of 3 days. Subgroup analyses revealed that males, younger individuals, warm seasons, and long sunshine duration were more susceptible to the effects of O3. The study also highlighted the substantial health and economic benefits associated with reducing ambient O3 levels in Henan.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Lina Liu, Lu Hu, Yifan Liu, Haikun Wang
Summary: Ground-level ozone pollution in China and India has become a pressing environmental issue, leading to significant negative health impacts and mortality. Despite similar ozone concentrations in both countries, China has a lower ozone-attributable mortality rate compared to India, primarily due to factors such as population size, aging population, baseline mortality rate, and ambient ozone exposure. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers and enhances understanding of ozone-related health burdens in the two countries at a provincial level.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Yutong Wang, Youchao Wang, Zhaozhong Feng, Xiangyang Yuan, Yu Zhao
Summary: A new metric, O3MET, was developed to assess long-term regional ozone-induced risk on winter wheat in China. The study found that the average losses of wheat yield and forest gross primary production were 26.5 Mt and 552.6 TgC, respectively, with the most severe damages occurring in the East and South China regions. These losses are projected to increase over time.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yizhang Xia, Chunli Shi, Yang Li, Xianyan Jiang, Shijuan Ruan, Xufang Gao, Yu Chen, Wei Huang, Mingjiang Li, Rong Xue, Xianying Wen, Xiaojuan Peng, Jianyu Chen, Li Zhang
Summary: This study reveals that exposure to both high and low temperatures is associated with increased mortality in Chengdu, China. This effect is more pronounced in individuals over 85 years old, women, those with low education levels, and unmarried individuals.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Titaporn Supasri, Shabbir H. Gheewala, Ronald Macatangay, Anurak Chakpor, Surat Sedpho
Summary: Air pollution in Thailand, especially in the northern region, poses a serious health threat due to high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10). This study analyzed the relationship between exposure to ambient concentrations of PM2.5 and PM10 and the burden of disease in northern Thailand. The findings highlight the severity of the impact of air pollution on human health and provide valuable insights for organizations to address this issue effectively.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Weilin Zeng, Min Yu, Weizhen Mai, Maigeng Zhou, Chunliang Zhou, Yize Xiao, Zhulin Hou, Yanjun Xu, Tao Liu, Jianxiong Hu, Xiaojun Xu, Lifeng Lin, Ruying Hu, Junhua Li, Donghui Jin, Mingfang Qin, Weiwei Gong, Peng Yin, Yiqing Xu, Jianpeng Xiao, Xing Li, Guanhao He, Siqi Chen, Yonghui Zhang, Cunrui Huang, Shannon Rutherford, Xianbo Wu, Biao Huang, Wenjun Ma
Summary: The study found that the elderly are more affected by cold and hot temperatures in terms of YLL rates compared to the young population. However, the YLL per death caused by non-optimal temperature decreased with age for different regions or causes of death.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)