Tag: Pollution, Air
Traffic-Associated Nitrogen Dioxide Exposure Increases Risk for Preterm Birth
Findings also show higher risk for a range of poor neonatal outcomes
Occupational Exposure to Dust: Health Problems & Safety Tips
Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Smaller Babies at Birth
However, living in a greener area could help counteract this effect
Fine Particular Matter Linked to Increase in Breast Cancer Risk
Significant increase in risk seen for ER-positive breast cancer, but not ER-negative tumors
Wildfire PM2.5 Linked to Increase in Incidence of Asthma ED Visits
However, the rate of highest asthma ED visits due to wildfire PM2.5 was only 10 percent higher than earlier high pollen period days
Residential Fine Particulate Matter Tied to Higher Dementia Risk
Findings seen especially for fine particulate matter from agriculture and wildfires
Recent Rise in Disability, Years of Life Lost From CVD Due to Air Pollution
Age-standardized rates for deaths decreased, but all-age disability-adjusted life years increased
Outdoor Pollution Exposure Tied to Nonlung Cancers
Exposures to fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide were associated with increased risks for colorectal and prostate cancer in older adults
High Levels of Air Pollution Tied to Increased Use of Mental Health Services
Findings seen for older adults with dementia
Fine Particulate Matter Linked to Antibiotic Resistance Globally
If air quality guidelines set by WHO are reached in 2050, antibiotic resistance will decline by 16.8 percent
