Tag: Pollution, Air
CDC: 1999 to 2018 Saw Decrease in Pneumoconiosis Deaths
Decreases in pneumoconiosis deaths largest for those linked to coal workers' pneumoconiosis, silicosis
Exposure to Urban Air Pollution May Up Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
Adjusted risk 29 percent higher among those residing in more urbanized areas
Air Filters Shown to Improve Breathing in Children With Asthma
Daily in-bedroom use of a PM2.5 filter results in significant improvement of airway mechanics
PM2.5 Linked to Later Mortality in Certain Pediatric, AYA Cancers
Mortality risk increased at 5 years, 10 years among those with pediatric lymphomas, CNS tumors
Nearly Half of U.S. Population Breathes Unhealthy Air
More cities saw increase in days with spikes in particle pollution for 2016-2018 versus 2015-2017
Reduced Power Plant Emissions Tied to Better Asthma Measures
Local residents used less rescue medication, had fewer asthma-related hospitalizations, ED visits
Heavy Wildfire Smoke Tied to Higher Risk for Cardiac Arrest
Risk further increased for individuals with lower socioeconomic status
Air Pollution May Hasten Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Higher exposure linked to lower scores on thinking and memory tests and faster cognitive loss over time
CVD May Play Role in Link Between Air Pollution, Dementia
Heart failure, ischemic heart disease, stroke may contribute to link between air pollution and dementia
Ambient Air Pollution Causes Decreased Life Expectancy
Loss of life expectancy from all ambient air pollution found to be 2.9 years, exceeding that of tobacco smoking
