Tag: Pollution, Air
World Trade Center Toxic Exposure Tied to Higher Risk for Lung Cancer
Greater exposure from Sept. 11, 2001, attacks tied to three times higher rate of disease incidence
Suicide Counts in a County Increase as Pollen Levels Rise
On days with highest pollen count, individuals with known mental health condition or treatment have 8.6 percent higher incidence of suicides
Higher Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Worse Sleep Apnea
Study revealed link between long-term particulate matter exposure and apnea hypopnea index
PM2.5 Exposure Linked to Increased Dementia Severity
Higher PM2.5 exposure prior to death linked to increased odds of more severe Alzheimer disease neuropathologic change
Use of HEPA Filters Tied to Reduced Systolic BP
No significant benefit seen for HEPA versus sham filter for diastolic BP or among those with normal systolic BP
Coal Coking Plant Closure Tied to Immediate and Long-Term Respiratory Health Benefits
Reductions in fossil fuel-related air pollution tied to immediate decrease for weekly respiratory emergency department visits
Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution Tied to Higher Risk for Dementia
Meta-analysis reveals link with long-term exposure to fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and black carbon
Air Pollution, Including Ultrafine Particles, Linked to Meningiomas
Ten-year mean exposure to UFPs, fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, elemental carbon linked to increased risk for meningioma
Wildfire Smoke Exposure Increases Risk for Heart Failure
Findings show even stronger association for more vulnerable older adults
