
Biomedicines, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(9), С. 2043 - 2043
Опубликована: Сен. 8, 2024
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has been linked to air pollution, especially particulate matter (PM). PM comprises various elements, including iron-rich particles that may reach the brain through inhalation. Lima, Peru is one of most polluted cities in Latin America, with a high rate AD. The study aims evaluate association between iron (Fe) trace elements PM10 and AD cases Peru. This retrospective ecological used monthly Fe concentration data from Peruvian Ministry Health. (ICD-10-G30) dementia (DAD, ICD-10-F00) were obtained CDC. element available for six districts Lima years 2017–2019 2022. Cases standardized based on ≥60-year-old populations each district. Hierarchical mixed-effects models Gaussian negative binomial families constructed both outcomes jointly (AD + DAD) separately (AD, DAD). A sensitivity analysis was conducted by excluding Lima’s downtown In complete model, log-Fe associated higher DAD DAD, IRR three outcomes. After controlling other metals, observed (β-coeff = 6.76, 95%CI 0.07; 13.46, p 0.048), (1.55, 1.09; 2.20, 0.014) (1.83, 1.21; 2.78, 0.004). not significant analysis. conclusion, exposure inhalation be presence Lima.
Язык: Английский