Tag: Pollution, Air
Fine Particulate Matter Linked to Increased Prevalence of CKD
Associations seen in adults in China significantly stronger in urban areas and for men, younger adults, those without comorbidities
Air Pollution May Up Alzheimer Disease Risk in Elderly
Association seen in older women persisted even at PM2.5 levels below U.S. regulatory standards
Air Pollution May Affect Mood, Memory in Oldest-Old Women
Indirect effect of remote NO2 and PM2.5 exposure on declines in episodic memory mediated by depressive symptoms
Air Pollution Tied to Neurological Disorders in Seniors
Higher fine particulate matter tied to higher risk for Parkinson disease, Alzheimer disease
Air Pollution May Raise Stroke Risk With Atrial Fibrillation
Findings account for neighborhood-specific pollution data, sociodemographic factors
Exposure to Air Pollution Tied to New Asthma in Children
Family risk factors, including maternal smoking, parental asthma, also tied to new asthma onset
Exposure to Outdoor Air Pollution May Increase Risk for CVD
Findings seen for adults living in 21 high-income, middle-income, and low-income countries
Environmental Factors Tied to Childhood Obesity
Smoking during pregnancy strongly associated with higher BMI in offspring
Respiratory-Related ED Visits Up in Days Before Thunderstorms
Findings seen among Medicare beneficiaries, particularly those with asthma, COPD, or both
WTC Responders With Impaired Cognition Have Brain Changes
Another study IDs plasma proteins associated with PTSD, MCI, both in World Trade Center responders
