Tag: Pollution, Air
Air Pollution Tied to Risk for Dementia
Trend seen for fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and nitrogen oxide, but not ozone
High Air Pollution Days Tied to Excess Hospitalizations
Findings seen for ozone pollution and a range of cardiovascular events
Long-Term PM₂.₅ Exposure Linked to Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Events
Increased risk for incident AMI, IHD mortality seen with exposure to PM2.5 at moderate versus low concentrations
Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women
Findings particularly strong between nitrogen oxides exposure and lumbar spine density
Air Pollution Tied to Changes in Systolic Blood Pressure in Teens
Larger changes seen among girls, regardless of ethnicity, body size, or socioeconomic status
Long-Term Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Late-Life Depression
Risk for late-late depression increased in association with increases in fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone
Long-Term Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Higher Depression, Anxiety Risk
Findings significant and similar for fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and nitric oxide
Air Pollution Tied to Psoriasis Occurrence
Females, children more sensitive to changes in air pollutants
Prenatal Exposure to Non-Tailpipe Air Emissions Tied to Autism in Offspring
Prenatal exposure may impact development of autism spectrum disorder in first five years
Federal Agency Mulls Ban on Gas Stoves Due to Health Concerns
Gas ranges emit nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and fine particulate matter at levels deemed unsafe by the EPA
