Summer Heatwave, Ozone Pollution and Ischemic Stroke Mortality: An Individual-Level Case-Crossover Study

Environmental Research, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 120818 - 120818

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Air pollution, temperature and mumps: A time-series study of independent and interaction effects

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 291, С. 117826 - 117826

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Effects of increased temperature on atmospheric pollutant levels and human health in small and medium-sized cities in southern Brazil

Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 11, С. 101170 - 101170

Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Impact of heat stress on cardiovascular health outcomes of older adults: A mini review

Aging and Health Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 4(2), С. 100189 - 100189

Опубликована: Март 27, 2024

Heat waves are increasingly becoming a serious threat to human health, especially for children, adults above 65 years and vulnerable populations. Older already burdened with several chronic illnesses cardiovascular diseases being the most prevalent among leading causes of death in that population. In this review, we explore evidence impact heat stress on health outcomes older adults. We further attempt simplify mechanisms by which aging compromises thermoregulation individuals age thereby exacerbating diseases. Articles used mini review were retrieved from PubMed, Google scholar, Scopus other academic internet databases relevant field study. The keywords search 'heat stress', 'cardiovascular adults' diseases' as well aging'. publications included have been carefully chosen based their relevance, reliability, contribution advancing our understanding topic. This reveals may lead increased hospitalization some cases. There is dearth studies focusing area developing countries. Therefore, can stimulate research interest under studied regions or countries subject considering growing concern risk factor Understanding role help care workers policy makers plan mitigation strategies avoid and/or during

Язык: Английский

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Challenges posed by climate hazards to cardiovascular health and cardiac intensive care: implications for mitigation and adaptation

European Heart Journal Acute Cardiovascular Care, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13(10), С. 731 - 744

Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024

Abstract Global warming, driven by increased greenhouse gas emissions, has led to unprecedented extreme weather events, contributing higher morbidity and mortality rates from a variety of health conditions, including cardiovascular disease (CVD). The disruption multiple planetary boundaries the probability connected, cascading, catastrophic disasters with magnified impacts on vulnerable populations. While impact climate change can be manifold, non-optimal air temperatures (NOTs) pose significant risks events. Vulnerable populations, especially those pre-existing CVD, face acute events during NOT. Factors such as age, socio-economic status, minority environmental conditions (especially pollution) amplify these risks. With rising global surface temperatures, frequency intensity heatwaves cold spells are expected increase, emphasizing need address their impacts. World Health Organization recommends implementing heat–health action plans, which include early warning systems, public education recognizing heat-related symptoms, guidelines for adjusting medications heatwaves. Additionally, intensive care units must prepared handle patient loads specific challenges posed heat. Comprehensive proactive adaptation mitigation strategies primary consideration measures enhance resilience essential protect populations reduce burden associated NOTs. current educational review will explore future projections, pathophysiology, drug interactions, recommend actions effective care.

Язык: Английский

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Impacts of exposure to humidex on cardiovascular mortality: a multi-city study in Southwest China

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 23(1)

Опубликована: Окт. 4, 2023

Abstract Background Many studies have reported the association between ambient temperature and mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, health effects of humidity are still unclear, much less combined humidity. In this study, we used humidex to quantify effect on CVD mortality. Methods Daily meteorological, air pollution, data were collected in four cities southwest China. We a distributed lag non-linear model (DLNM) first stage assess exposure–response city-specific A multivariate meta-analysis was conducted second pool these at overall level. To evaluate burden high low humidex, determined attributable fraction (AF). According abovementioned processes, stratified analyses based various demographic factors. Results Humidex curve showed an inverted “J” shape, minimum (MMH) 31.7 (77th percentile), cumulative relative risk (CRR) 2.27 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.76–2.91). At extremely CRRs 1.19 CI, 0.98–1.44) 2.52 1.88–3.38), respectively. The attributed non-optimal 21.59% empirical CI [eCI], 18.12–24.59%), most which due with AF 20.16% eCI, 16.72–23.23%). Conclusions Low could significantly increase mortality, vulnerability differed across populations different characteristics. elderly (> 64 years old), unmarried people, those limited level education (1–9 years) especially susceptible humidex. Therefore, is appropriate as predictor early-warning system.

Язык: Английский

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Long-term air pollution and adverse meteorological factors might elevate the osteoporosis risk among adult Chinese

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12

Опубликована: Янв. 29, 2024

Objective This study aims to investigate the relationship between exposure air pollution and adverse meteorological factors, risk of osteoporosis. Methods We diagnosed osteoporosis by assessing bone mineral density through Dual-Energy X-ray absorptiometry in 2,361 participants from Jiangsu, China. Additionally, we conducted physical examinations, blood tests, questionnaires. evaluated levels using grid data, considering various lag periods (ranging one five years) based on participants’ addresses. utilized logistic regression analysis, adjusted for temperature, humidity, individual examine connections seven pollutants: PM₁, PM₂.₅, PM₁₀, SO₂, NO₂, CO, O₃. assessed robustness our two-pollutant models distributed non-linear (DLNM) explored susceptibility stratified analyses. Results In China, prevalence among individuals aged 40 above was found be 15.1%. A consistent association observed five-year average most pollutants, including The effects PM₁₀ CO remained stable even after adjusting presence a second pollutant. However, PM₁ PM₂.₅ were significantly influenced O₃ levels. Individuals 60 above, those with BMI 25 or higher, males more susceptible pollution. Interestingly, showed higher compared females. provides valuable insights into long-term adult population Conclusion indicates potential pollutants osteoporosis, particularly exposure. induced is greater than 25, males. These findings underscore need further research public health interventions mitigate impact health.

Язык: Английский

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Effects of the interaction between cold spells and fine particulate matter on mortality risk in Xining: a case-crossover study at high altitude

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12

Опубликована: Май 15, 2024

With global climate change, the health impacts of cold spells and air pollution caused by PM

Язык: Английский

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Cold waves and fine particulate matter in high-altitude Chinese cities: assessing their interactive impact on outpatient visits for respiratory disease

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Май 22, 2024

Abstract Background Extreme weather events like heatwaves and fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) have a synergistic effect on mortality, but research the of cold waves PM outpatient visits for respiratory disease, especially at high altitudes in climate change-sensitive areas, is lacking. Methods we collected time-series data meteorological, air pollution, disease Xining. We examined associations between waves, , using time-stratified case-crossover approach distributional lag nonlinear modeling. Our analysis also calculated relative excess odds due to interaction (REOI), proportion attributable (AP), synergy index (S). additionally analyzed over time verify change. Results Under different definitions ratio correlation ranged from 0.95 (95% CI: 0.86, 1.05) 1.58 (1.47, 1.70). Exposure was significantly associated with an increase disease. found that can synergize (REOI > 0, AP S 1), decreasing stricter longer durations. Cold waves’ independent decreased time, their persisted. From 8.1 21.8% were high-level . People aged 0–14 ≥ 65 more susceptible significant those 15–64 65. Conclusion study fills gap how extreme synergistically affect high-altitude regions. The PM2.5 increases elderly. wave warnings reduction major public health benefits.

Язык: Английский

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Association of short-term exposure to ambient fine particulate matter and ozone with outpatient visits for anxiety disorders: A hospital-based case-crossover study in South China

Journal of Affective Disorders, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 361, С. 277 - 284

Опубликована: Июнь 5, 2024

Язык: Английский

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