Tag: Pollution, Air
Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk for Childhood Asthma
Risk for asthma incidence at ages 4 and 11 years rose with increases in early-life exposure to nitrogen dioxide, PM2.5
Fine Particulate Matter Levels Below WHO Guidelines Tied to Hospital Admission
Studies show increased relative risk for admission for composite CVD and increased risk for admission for natural causes
Harmful Association Identified Between Traffic Pollution, Amyloid Plaques
Strongest association seen between fine particulate matter and neuropathology was among those without APOE ε4 alleles
Prenatal Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Severe Respiratory Distress in Newborns
Findings seen for assisted ventilation, multiple clinical interventions, and systemic antibiotics
Climatic Hazards Linked to Aggravation of Atopic Dermatitis
Evidence of aggravation of AD seen for most climatic hazards, with impact ranging from direct to indirect effects
Air Pollution Emissions Down Since 1970 Clear Air Act, but Inequities Persist
Racial/ethnic disparities identified, especially in industry and energy generation source sectors
Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Increase in Sedentary Behavior
Authors say air pollution may create feedback loop, increasing risk for chronic disease
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Does Not Affect Severe Pneumonia Risk in Infants
Replacement of biomass fuel with LPG does not reduce the incidence of severe pneumonia among infants
Skin Clinic Visits Increased With High Carbon Monoxide Levels Due to Wildfires
Atypical summer peak CO levels in Boston region in 2023 linked to spike in AD, dermatitis, eczema-related clinic visits
Prenatal Exposure to Non-Tailpipe Air Emissions Tied to Autism in Offspring
Prenatal exposure may impact development of autism spectrum disorder in first five years
