The Journals of Gerontology Series A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
80(4)
Published: Dec. 24, 2024
We
aimed
to
assess
associations
between
black
carbon
(BC)
and
nonaccidental
mortality
among
advance-aged
adults
in
China.
conducted
a
prospective
cohort
study
22
provinces
of
Chinese
Longitudinal
Healthy
Longevity
Survey.
calculated
concentrations
3-year
average
BC,
fine
particulate
matter
(PM2.5),
other
PM2.5
components
(SO42-,
NO3-,
NH4+,
organic
matter)
at
individual
levels.
used
Cox
proportional
hazards
models
dose-response
BC
exposure
on
mortality,
adjusted
for
total
PM2.5,
green
space,
temperature,
humidity,
demographic
covariates.
studied
12
873
participants,
with
median
age
88
years
57.4%
females.
For
follow-up
4
years,
we
observed
7
426
events.
The
mean
were
3.49
66.97
μg/m3,
respectively.
An
increase
1
μg/m3
was
associated
39%
risks
(HR:
1.39,
95%
CI:
1.36,
1.43),
notably
higher
than
the
corresponding
linked
1.003,
1.002,
1.004)
model.
stratified
analyses
show
that
people
living
rural
areas,
lower
social
leisure
activity
index,
physical
activity,
greater
risk
from
exposure.
is
strong
predictor
effect
estimate
compared
components,
particularly
populations.
Although
has
been
target
indicator
clean
air
policy
interventions,
our
results
indicate
concentration
should
be
routinely
measured,
reported,
improve
public
health.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(10), P. 1256 - 1256
Published: Oct. 17, 2024
Environmental
pollution
continues
to
increase
with
industrial
development
and
has
become
a
threat
human
health.
Atmospheric
particulate
matter
(PM)
was
designated
as
Group
1
carcinogen
by
the
International
Agency
for
Research
on
Cancer
in
2013
is
an
emerging
global
environmental
risk
factor
that
major
cause
of
death
related
cardiovascular
respiratory
diseases.
PM
complex
composed
highly
reactive
organic
matter,
chemicals,
metal
components,
which
mainly
excessive
production
oxygen
species
(ROS)
can
lead
DNA
cell
damage,
endoplasmic
reticulum
stress,
inflammatory
responses,
atherosclerosis,
airway
remodeling,
contributing
increased
susceptibility
exacerbation
various
diseases
infections.
effects
health
depending
particle
size,
physical
chemical
characteristics,
source,
exposure
period.
smaller
than
5
μm
penetrate
accumulate
alveoli
circulatory
system,
causing
harmful
skin,
brain.
In
this
review,
we
describe
relationship
mechanism
ROS-mediated
oxidative
responses
caused
organs,
well
comprehensively
discuss
harmfulness
PM.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
AbstractBackground
Lower
respiratory
infections
(LRIs)
caused
by
PM2.5
pollution
are
a
major
factor
in
neonatal
and
under-five
mortality
across
India.
Therefore,
this
study
explores
the
linkage
between
PM2.5
pollution
on
from
LRIs.
Materials
Methods
This
utilized
ambient
geographic
mean
estimates
Washington
University
household
air
dataset
fifth
round
of
National
Family
Health
Survey
(NFHS-5).
Furthermore,
child
data
were
extracted
Global
Burden
Disease
2021
to
assess
impact
on
attributable
LRIs
The
employed
'Getis-Ord-Gi*'
statistics
ArcMap
10.4
identify
hotspots
cold
spots.
Temporal
trends
for
analyzed
using
joinpoint
regression
analysis,
risk
factors
visualized
through
heat
map
MS
Excel.
Results
From
1990
2021,
rate
(NMR)
per
100,000
live
births
declined
significantly
66%,
6,989.96
2,377.36
2021.
Similarly,
(U5MR)
74%,
358.52
94.15
births.
Additionally,
2019
notable
decline
was
observed
both
sexes
(NMR:
-11.56%;
U5MR:
-16.21%).
However,
states
such
as
Rajasthan,
Haryana,
Uttar
Pradesh,
Bihar
had
notably
experienced
elevated
concentrations,
which
likely
contributing
higher
burden
mortality.
HAP
contributor
concentrations
Indo-Gangetic
Plain
region
(IGP),
largely
due
limited
usage
clean
fuels.
Conclusion
revealed
that
linked
mortality,
particularly
IGP
region.
To
address
issue,
suggests
increasing
public
awareness
implementing
targeted
policies
reduce
Firat University Journal of Experimental and Computational Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
4(1), P. 163 - 181
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Air
pollution
affects
human
health,
the
environment,
and
economy
worldwide.
This
comprehensive
analysis
elucidates
intricate
characteristics
of
air
its
quality
by
amalgamating
latest
study
outcomes
derived
from
papers
published
on
DergiPark
platform
in
Türkiye
throughout
period
spanning
2022
to
2023.
The
our
are
classified
according
their
research
themes.
main
findings
suggest
that
weather,
urbanization,
industry,
wildfires
affect
quality.
Additionally,
COVID-19
pandemic
has
affected
dynamics,
requiring
further
study.
Scientists
have
used
various
methods
forecast,
evaluate,
simulate,
but
challenges
remain
require
new
approaches.
Investigating
causal
pathways
linking
climate
change,
urban
development,
transportation
will
help
us
better
understand
problem.
Empirical
into
effects
health
is
essential
for
making
informed
policy
decisions,
especially
vulnerable
groups.
Evaluating
efficacy
current
regulations
establishing
approaches
can
guide
effective
paper
a
synthesis
scholarly
studies
pertaining
pollution,
providing
overview
extensive
ramifications
associated
with
this
subject
matter.
BMC Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: April 7, 2025
Abstract
Background
Due
to
the
Air
Pollution
Prevention
and
Control
Measures
issued
by
Chinese
government,
air
quality
has
significantly
improved,
particularly
with
respect
PM
2.5
.
However,
studies
on
relationship
between
low
concentrations
of
preterm
birth
(PTB)
remain
limited
in
China.
Objective
To
examine
associations
its
constituents
PTB.
Methods
This
retrospective
cohort
study
was
conducted
from
July
2021
April
2023
Shenzhen,
Data
questionnaires
pregnancy
outcomes
were
collected
for
each
participant.
Using
Tracking
China
(TAP)
dataset,
we
assessed
chemical
constituents,
including
sulfate
(SO
4
2−
),
nitrate
(NO
3
−
organic
matter
(OM),
black
carbon
(BC),
ammonium
(NH
+
).
We
applied
a
generalized
additive
model
(GAM)
evaluate
relationship.
The
exposure
PTB
further
examined
using
method
that
combined
dummy
variable
settings
trend
tests.
Stratified
analysis
explore
potential
factors.
Results
Among
17,240
live-born
infants,
rate
6.0%,
average
concentration
20.24
μg/m
There
positive
With
interquartile
range
(IQR)
increase
during
third
trimester,
risk
increased
2.23
times.
effects
)
(OM)
comparable
total
trimester
might
be
critical
susceptibility
window.
higher
among
women
who
conceived
cold
season
exposed
temperatures
pregnancy.
Conclusion
Even
at
levels,
can
still
PTB,
varying
health
attributed
different
constituents.
underscores
importance
strengthening
environmental
management
characterizing
contributions
sources.
BMC Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: April 23, 2024
Abstract
Background
Hypertension
is
one
of
the
major
public
health
problems
in
China.
Limited
evidence
exists
regarding
sex
differences
association
between
hypertension
and
air
pollutants,
as
well
impact
dietary
factors
on
relationship
pollutants
hypertension.
The
aim
this
study
was
to
investigate
sex-specific
effects
patterns
fine
particulate
matter
(PM
2.5
),
ozone(O
3
)
adults
residing
Jiangsu
Province
Methods
A
total
3189
from
2015
China
Adult
Chronic
Disease
Nutrition
Surveillance
were
included
study.
PM
O
concentrations
estimated
using
satellite
space-time
models
assigned
each
participant.
Dietary
determined
by
reduced
rank
regression
(RRR),
multivariate
logistic
used
assess
associations
obtained
with
risk.
Results
After
adjusting
for
confounding
variables,
we
found
that
males
more
sensitive
long-term
exposure
(Odds
ratio
(OR)
=
1.42
95%CI:1.08,1.87),
females
(OR
1.61
95%CI:1.15,2.23).
Traditional
southern
pattern
identified
through
RRR
exhibited
a
protective
effect
against
0.73
95%CI:
0.56,1.00).
results
interaction
score
revealed
adherence
traditional
significantly
associated
decreased
risk
(
P
<
0.05),
while
no
significant
observed
among
females.
Conclusions
Our
findings
suggested
existed
patterns,
Furthermore,
may
mitigate
exposure-induced
males.