Tag: Pollution, Air
Volatile Organic Compound Exposure Tied to Higher Risk of Overactive Bladder
Age, gender, hypertension, and alcohol consumption may influence the association
First Responders With More Debris Exposure Have Higher Risk of Early Dementia
Findings among World Trade Center responders and incidence of dementia at <65 years of age
EPA Designates Two ‘Forever Chemicals’ as Hazardous
Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk for Childhood Asthma
Risk for asthma incidence at ages 4 and 11 years rose with increases in early-life exposure to nitrogen dioxide, PM2.5
Fine Particulate Matter Levels Below WHO Guidelines Tied to Hospital Admission
Studies show increased relative risk for admission for composite CVD and increased risk for admission for natural causes
Harmful Association Identified Between Traffic Pollution, Amyloid Plaques
Strongest association seen between fine particulate matter and neuropathology was among those without APOE ε4 alleles
Prenatal Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Severe Respiratory Distress in Newborns
Findings seen for assisted ventilation, multiple clinical interventions, and systemic antibiotics
Climatic Hazards Linked to Aggravation of Atopic Dermatitis
Evidence of aggravation of AD seen for most climatic hazards, with impact ranging from direct to indirect effects
Air Pollution Emissions Down Since 1970 Clear Air Act, but Inequities Persist
Racial/ethnic disparities identified, especially in industry and energy generation source sectors
Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Increase in Sedentary Behavior
Authors say air pollution may create feedback loop, increasing risk for chronic disease
