Tag: Pollution, Air
Air Pollution May Damage Kidneys
Study finds link between particulate matter and renal function
Exposure to Particulate Matter Linked to Metabolic Alterations
Higher exposure to particulate matter ≤2.5 µm linked to increases in cortisol, cortisone, epinephrine
Work Exposure to Noxious Fumes May Up Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
Among men, bricklayers and concrete workers, electrical and electronic workers have increased risk
Occupational Exposures Linked to Interstitial Lung Disease
Job exposure matrix score increase in vapors, gas, dust, fumes exposure ups high attenuation areas
Climate Change Expected to Up Premature Deaths From Pollution
Premature mortality attributable to climate change estimated to be greatest in India, East Asia
Pollutant Exposure May Lead to Multi-Generational Asthma Risk
Elevated susceptibility to allergic asthma persists into F2, and with lesser magnitude, into F3 mice
Risk of Heart, Respiratory Disease Up in 9/11 Survivors
Intense exposure on first day of disaster tied to substantially increased risk of future disease
Even Low Levels of Pollution Raise Mortality Risk for Seniors
Research suggests blacks, men, and the poor are especially vulnerable
Pollution Linked to Destructive Effect on Upper Sinonasal Airway
Destructive effect of chronic airborne PM in mice includes pro-inflammatory cytokine release
Vitamin B May Help Mitigate Health Risks From Air Pollution
Small study suggests vitamin B might help, but reducing pollution levels remains the priority
