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Zhang F, Wang Z, Li L, Su X, Hu Y, Du Y, Zhan Q, Zhang T, An Q, Liu T, Wu Y. Long-term exposure to low-level ozone and the risk of hypertension: A prospective cohort study conducted in a low-pollution region of southwestern China. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 952:175900. [PMID: 39216766 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2024] [Revised: 08/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND The current evidence regarding the association between long-term exposure to ozone (O3) and hypertension incidence is limited and inconclusive, particularly at low O3 concentrations. Therefore, our research aims to investigate the potential link between long-term O3 exposure and hypertension in a region with low pollution levels. METHODS From 2010 to 2012, we conducted a cohort prospective study by recruiting nearly 10,000 attendees through multistage cluster random sampling in Guizhou Province, China. These individuals were followed up from 2016 to 2020, and 5563 cases were finally included in the analysis. We employed a high-resolution model with both temporal and spatial accuracy to estimate the maximum daily 8-h average O3 and utilized annual average O3 concentrations for three exposure periods (2009_10, 2007_10, 2005_10) as the exposure indicator. Time-dependent covariates Cox regression model was exerted to estimate the hazard ratios (HRs) of hypertension incidence. Generalized linear model was employed to assess the association between O3 and systolic, diastolic, pulse, and mean arterial pressure. The dose-response curve was explored using a restricted cubic spline function. RESULTS 1213 hypertension incidents occurred during 39,001.80 person-years, with an incidence density of 31.10/1000 Person Years (PYs). The average O3 concentrations during the three exposure periods were 66.76 μg/m3, 67.85 μg/m3, and 67.21 μg/m3, respectively. Per 1 μg/m3 increase in O3 exposure was associated with 11 % increase in the incidence of hypertension in the single-pollution model, and the association was more pronounced in Han, urban, and higher altitude areas. SBP, PP, and MAP were increased by 0.619 (95 % CI, 0.361-0.877) mm Hg, 0.477 (95 % CI, 0.275-0.679) mm Hg, 0.301 (95 % CI, 0.127-0.475) mm Hg, respectively. Furthermore, we observed a nonlinear exposure-response relationship between O3 and hypertension incidence. CONCLUSIONS Long-term exposure to low-level O3 exposure is associated with an increased risk of hypertension.
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Affiliation(s)
- Fuyan Zhang
- School of Public Health, The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, No. 6 Ankang Road, Guian New Area, Guizhou 561113, China
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- School of Public Health, The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, No. 6 Ankang Road, Guian New Area, Guizhou 561113, China
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- Chronic Disease Prevention and Cure Research Institute, Guizhou Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guiyang, Guizhou 555004, China
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- Chronic Disease Prevention and Cure Research Institute, Guizhou Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guiyang, Guizhou 555004, China
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- Chronic Disease Prevention and Cure Research Institute, Guizhou Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guiyang, Guizhou 555004, China
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- Chronic Disease Prevention and Cure Research Institute, Guizhou Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guiyang, Guizhou 555004, China
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- School of Public Health, The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, No. 6 Ankang Road, Guian New Area, Guizhou 561113, China
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- School of Public Health, The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, No. 6 Ankang Road, Guian New Area, Guizhou 561113, China
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- Guizhou University Medical College, Guiyang, Guizhou 550025, China
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- School of Public Health, The Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, No. 6 Ankang Road, Guian New Area, Guizhou 561113, China; Chronic Disease Prevention and Cure Research Institute, Guizhou Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guiyang, Guizhou 555004, China; Guizhou University Medical College, Guiyang, Guizhou 550025, China.
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- Chronic Disease Prevention and Cure Research Institute, Guizhou Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guiyang, Guizhou 555004, China.
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Zhang J, Luo L, Chen G, Ai B, Wu G, Gao Y, Lip GYH, Lin H, Chen Y. Associations of ambient air pollution with incidence and dynamic progression of atrial fibrillation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 951:175710. [PMID: 39181259 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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The influence of air pollution on dynamic changes in clinical state from healthy to atrial fibrillation (AF), further AF-related complications and ultimately, death are unclear. We aimed to investigate the relationships between air pollution and the occurrence and progression trajectories of AF. We retrieved 442,150 participants free of heart failure (HF), myocardial infarction (MI), stroke and dementia at baseline from UK Biobank. Exposures to air pollution for each transition stage were estimated at the geocoded residential address of each participant using the bilinear interpolation approach. The outcomes were incident AF, complications, and death. Multi-stage models were used to evaluate the associations between air pollution and dynamic progression of AF. Over a 12.6-year median follow-up, a total of 21,670 incident AF patients were identified, of whom, 4103 developed complications and 1331 died. PM2.5, PM10, NOx and NO2 were differentially positively associated, while O3 was negatively associated with risks of progression trajectories of AF. PM2.5 exposure was significantly associated with an increased risk of progression. The associations of PM2.5, PM10, NOx, and NO2 on incident AF were generally more pronounced compared to other transitions. The cumulative transition probabilities were generally higher in individuals with higher exposure levels of PM2.5, PM10, NOx, and NO2 and lower exposure to O3. Air pollution could potentially have a role in increasing the risk of both the occurrence and progression of AF, emphasizing the significance of air pollution interventions in both the primary prevention of AF and the management of AF-related outcomes.
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- Junguo Zhang
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endoscopy, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China; State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Statistics, School of Basic Medicine and Public Health, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science at University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom; Danish Center for Health Services Research, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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Zhou Y, Li X, Fouxi Zhao, Yao C, Wang Y, Tang E, Wang K, Yu L, Zhou Z, Wei J, Li D, Liu T, Cai T. Rural-urban difference in the association between particulate matters and stroke incidence: The evidence from a multi-city perspective cohort study. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 261:119695. [PMID: 39102936 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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Available evidence suggests that air pollutants can cause stroke, but little research has investigated the confounding effects of urban-rural differences. Here, we investigated the urban-rural difference in the correlation between particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) exposure and stroke. This cohort study was based on a prospective multi-city community-based cohort (Guizhou Population Health Cohort Study (GPHCS)) in Guizhou Province, China. A total of 7988 eligible individuals (≥18 years) were enrolled with baseline assessments from November 2010 to December 2012, and follow-up was completed by June 2020. Two major particulate matters (PMs, including PM2.5 and PM10) were assessed monthly from 2000 by using satellite-based spatiotemporal models. The risk of stroke was estimated using a Cox proportional hazard regression model. The association between particulate matters' exposure and stroke in different areas (total, urban, and rural) and the potential modification effect of comorbidities (hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia) and age (≤65/>65 years) were examined using stratified analyses. The risk of stroke increased for every 10 μg/m3 increase in mean PMs' concentrations during the previous 1 year at the residential address (HR: 1.26, 95%CI: 1.24, 1.29 (PM2.5); HR: 1.13, 95%CI: 1.11, 1.15 (PM10)). The presence of diabetes and dyslipidemia increased the risk of PM10-induced stroke in whole, urban, and rural areas. Specifically, people living in rural areas were more likely to experience the effects of PMs in causing a stroke. The risk of stroke due to PMs was statistically increased in the young and older populations living in rural areas. In conclusion, long-term exposure to PMs increased the risk of stroke and such association was more pronounced in people living in rural areas with lower income levels. Diabetes and dyslipidemia seemed to strengthen the association between PMs and stroke.
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- Yumeng Zhou
- Department of Epidemiology, College of Preventive Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Guizhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guiyang, Guizhou, 550004, China
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- Guizhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guiyang, Guizhou, 550004, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Preventive Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Guizhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guiyang, Guizhou, 550004, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Preventive Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Preventive Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Guizhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guiyang, Guizhou, 550004, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Preventive Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Guizhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guiyang, Guizhou, 550004, China.
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Preventive Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China.
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Schaidhauer ACG, Costa FVD, Melo-Júnior JCFD. Air pollution generated in an industrial region: Effect on the cardiovascular health of humans and damage caused to a plant species, Piper gaudichaudianum (Piperaceae), used for biomonitoring. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 360:124584. [PMID: 39032548 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 06/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Atmospheric pollution due to anthropogenic activities is a complex mixture of gasses and particulate matter (PM) that is currently one of the main causes of premature death in the world. Similarly, it is also capable of directly interfering with plant species by reducing their photosynthetic capacity and growth and killing cells. This work is about an observational study conducted in a region with two industries: a mine and an automobile parts manufacturer. Mining rocks is a source of PM in the air like that caused by other industrial activities. Twenty-five people that work or live in the industrial region cited (area A) and 25 people that live further away (area B) were selected to evaluate their vital signs and conduct a transthoracic echocardiogram. Leaves of Piper gaudichaudianum (Piperaceae), a native plant species, were also collected in both areas and evaluated in a laboratory. The PM accumulated on the leaves was evaluated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). A statistical difference (P < 0.05) was verified for the levels of systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and left ventricular mass index by echocardiography; the values were greater in people in area A. For the plant analysis, there was a statistical difference for all characters evaluated, chlorophyll levels, fresh mass, dry mass and leaf area were reduced, and thickness was greater in area A (P < 0.001). The PM analysis revealed a predominance of silicon, iron, and aluminum chemical elements. The present study suggests that particulate matter pollution is harmful to both humans and the flora.
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- Program of Postgraduate in Health and Environment, University of Joinville Region, Brazil
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Cui Z, Yi X, Huang Y, Li M, Zhang Z, Kuang L, Song R, Liu J, Pan R, Yi W, Jin X, Song J, Cheng J, Wang W, Su H. Effects of socioeconomic status and regional inequality on the association between PM 2.5 and its components and cardiometabolic multimorbidity: A multicenter population-based survey in eastern China. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 946:174453. [PMID: 38964410 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Despite evidence linking fine particulate matter (PM2.5) to cardiometabolic multimorbidity (CMM), the impact of its components remains unclear. Socioeconomic status (SES) and regional disparities may confound their association. We aim to evaluate the associations between PM2.5 components and CMM and explore how socioeconomic status and regional disparities affect these relationships. METHODS We recruited 108,941 participants aged 35-76 years from ten cities in eastern China. Individual exposure was assessed using Tracking Air Pollution in China (TAP) data, including PM2.5 and five components: ammonium (NH4+), black carbon (BC), nitrates (NO3-), organic matter (OM), and sulfates (SO42-). Generalized linear models and quantile g-computation models were employed to quantify the effects of PM2.5 components on CMM and to identify key components. Stratified analyses were performed to investigate the modifying effect of SES and regional disparities. RESULTS For each increase in interquartile range (IQR), BC (odds ratio [OR] 1.37, 95 % CI 1.29-1.47), OM (1.38, 1.29-1.48), NH4+ (1.31, 1.21-1.40), NO3- (1.34, 1.25-1.44), and SO42- (1.28, 1.20-1.38) were positively associated with CMM. Joint exposure to five components was significantly positively associated with CMM (OR: 1.27, 95 % CI: 1.21-1.33), with SO42- having the highest estimated weight, followed by NO3- and BC. These associations were stronger for participants from low socio-economic status and poor regions. CONCLUSION In summary, we found a stronger hazard effect of PM2.5 and its components on CMM, compared to those suffering from CMDs, particularly among participants with low socioeconomic status and in poor regions. SO42- may be a primary contributor to the association between PM2.5 components and CMM. These findings underscore the importance of prioritizing CMM and targeting SO42-related pollution sources in health policies, particularly amid China's aging population, reducing environmental health inequalities is critical.
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- Zhiqian Cui
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China.
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Zhang L, Liu Z, Zeng J, Wu M. Long-term effects of air quality on hospital readmission for heart failure in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Int J Cardiol 2024; 412:132344. [PMID: 38977226 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2024.132344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, with air pollution posing significant risks to cardiovascular health. The effect of air quality on heart failure (HF) readmission in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients is unclear.The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of a single measure of air pollution exposure collected on the day of first hospitalization. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed data from 12,857 acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients (January 2015-March 2023). After multiple screenings, 4023 AMI patients were included. The air pollution data is updated by the automatic monitoring data of the national urban air quality monitoring stations in real time and synchronized to the China Environmental Monitoring Station. Cox proportional hazards regression assessed the impact of air quality indicators on admission and outcomes in 4013 AMI patients. A decision tree model identified the most susceptible groups. RESULTS After adjusting for confounders, NO2 (HR 1.009, 95% CI 1.004-1.015, P = 0.00066) and PM10 (HR 1.006, 95% CI 1.002-1.011, P = 0.00751) increased the risk of HF readmission in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients. No significant effect was observed in non-STEMI (NSTEMI) patients (P > 0.05). STEMI patients had a 2.8-fold higher risk of HF readmission with NO2 > 13 μg/m3 (HR 2.857, 95% CI 1.439-5.670, P = 0.00269) and a 1.65-fold higher risk with PM10 > 55 μg/m3 (HR 1.654, 95% CI 1.124-2.434, P = 0.01064). CONCLUSION NO2 and PM10 are linked to increased HF readmission risk in STEMI patients, particularly when NO2 exceeds 13 μg/m3 and PM10 exceeds 55 μg/m3. Younger, less symptomatic male STEMI patients with fewer underlying conditions are more vulnerable to these pollutants.
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- Lingling Zhang
- Department of Cardiology, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan 411100, China; Chest Pain Centre, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan 411100, China; Department of Scientific Research, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan 411100, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan 411100, China; Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan 411100, China; Department of Scientific Research, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan 411100, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan 411100, China; Chest Pain Centre, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan 411100, China; Department of Scientific Research, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan 411100, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan 411100, China; Chest Pain Centre, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan 411100, China; Department of Scientific Research, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan 411100, China; Graduate Collaborative Training Base of Xiangtan Central Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China.
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Hreha H, Spencer-Hwang R, Knutsen S, Shavlik D. The impact of green space on nonaccidental and cause-specific mortality in the Adventist Health Study-2 population. Environ Epidemiol 2024; 8:e332. [PMID: 39157693 PMCID: PMC11326467 DOI: 10.1097/ee9.0000000000000332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024] Open
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Background There is growing interest in evaluating the long-term health effects of neighborhood environments, particularly green space. However, only a limited body of research further incorporates multiple ambient air pollutants. Methods This study looked at the relationship between green space, as measured by the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index, and mortality adjusted by key confounders in the Adventist Health Study-2, a longitudinal cohort study from 2002 to 2015, across the contiguous United States (N = 67,400). We used Cox proportional hazard regression models to assess the risk of nonaccidental, cardiovascular disease (CVD), ischemic heart disease (IHD), and respiratory disease mortality from green space around subjects' home address under multiple covariate and pollutant adjustments. Results We found a 0.1 unit increase in the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index was associated with nonaccidental (hazard ratio [HR]: 0.96 [95% confidence interval (CI): 0.93, 0.99]), CVD (HR: 0.94 [95% CI: 0.90, 0.98]), and IHD (HR: 0.87 [95% CI: 0.81, 0.94]) mortality, with the greatest precision in fully adjusted three-pollutant models using the 1000-m buffer. Effect estimates were strengthened in urban areas, when incorporating seasons, and for females. However, all associations between green space and respiratory mortality were null. Conclusion This study supports evidence that increased neighborhood green space is inversely associated with nonaccidental, CVD, and IHD mortality, where the inclusion of multiple environmental covariates had a greater impact on effect estimate magnitude and precision than adjustment by individual lifestyle and health factors.
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- Holly Hreha
- School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California
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- School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California
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- School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California
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Xu J, Shi Y, He G, Guo Y, Ruan Y, Hu J, Zhu Q, Chen Z, Liang S, Zheng Y, Huang Z, Yu S, Zhu R, Dong X, Wu F, Ma W, Liu T. Effects of Long-Term Exposure to Ambient Formaldehyde on Hypertension and Angina Pectoris Symptoms: Evidence From the WHO SAGE Cohort Study. J Am Heart Assoc 2024:e035341. [PMID: 39291508 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.124.035341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND We aimed to investigate the associations of long-term exposure to ambient formaldehyde with hypertension and angina pectoris symptoms in Chinese adults. METHODS AND RESULTS Participants' information was obtained from the WHO SAGE (World Health Organization Study on Global Aging and Adult Health) study. The Cox proportional hazards regression model was applied to estimate the associations of formaldehyde with hypertension and angina pectoris symptoms. Mediating effect analysis was used to investigate the mediating effect of hypertension between formaldehyde exposure and angina pectoris symptoms. Long-term exposure to formaldehyde was positively associated with the risk of angina pectoris symptoms (hazard ratio [HR], 1.66 [95% CI, 1.29-2.13], per interquartile range [IQR], 3.33, 1015 molecules/cm2) and hypertension (HR, 1.17 [95% CI, 1.02-1.34], per IQR, 3.34, 1015 molecules/cm2). The associations between formaldehyde and angina pectoris symptoms were greater in participants aged ≥65 years (HR, 1.90 [95% CI, 1.29-2.80]) and in rural areas (HR, 2.71 [95% CI, 1.54-4.77]), whereas the associations of formaldehyde with hypertension were stronger in men (HR, 1.27 [95% CI, 1.02-1.58]), rural areas (HR, 1.22 [95% CI, 0.94-1.59]), and in ever smokers (HR, 1.33 [95% CI, 1.02-1.72]). The mediation effect analysis indicated that 18.44% (95% CI, 2.17-37.65) of the association between formaldehyde exposure and angina pectoris symptoms was mediated by hypertension. CONCLUSIONS Long-term exposure to ambient formaldehyde was positively associated with hypertension and angina pectoris symptoms. The effects of formaldehyde may be modified by age, sex, urbanicity, and smoking status. Hypertension might play a mediating effect in formaldehyde-induced angina pectoris symptoms.
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- Jiahong Xu
- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
- China Greater Bay Area Research Center of Environmental Health, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
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- Shanghai Municipal Centre for Disease Control and Prevention Shanghai China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
- China Greater Bay Area Research Center of Environmental Health, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
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- Shanghai Municipal Centre for Disease Control and Prevention Shanghai China
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- Shanghai Municipal Centre for Disease Control and Prevention Shanghai China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
- China Greater Bay Area Research Center of Environmental Health, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
- China Greater Bay Area Research Center of Environmental Health, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
- China Greater Bay Area Research Center of Environmental Health, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
- China Greater Bay Area Research Center of Environmental Health, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
- China Greater Bay Area Research Center of Environmental Health, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
- China Greater Bay Area Research Center of Environmental Health, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
- China Greater Bay Area Research Center of Environmental Health, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health Fudan University Shanghai China
- Shanghai Institute of Infectious Disease and Biosecurity Fudan University Shanghai China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
- China Greater Bay Area Research Center of Environmental Health, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
- Key Laboratory of Viral Pathogenesis & Infection Prevention and Control(Jinan University) Ministry of Education Guangzhou China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
- China Greater Bay Area Research Center of Environmental Health, School of Medicine Jinan University Guangzhou China
- Key Laboratory of Viral Pathogenesis & Infection Prevention and Control(Jinan University) Ministry of Education Guangzhou China
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Tian Y, Ma Y, Wu J, Wu Y, Wu T, Hu Y, Wei J. Ambient PM 2.5 Chemical Composition and Cardiovascular Disease Hospitalizations in China. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:16327-16335. [PMID: 39137068 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c05718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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Little is known about the impacts of specific chemical components on cardiovascular hospitalizations. We examined the relationships of PM2.5 chemical composition and daily hospitalizations for cardiovascular disease in 184 Chinese cities. Acute PM2.5 chemical composition exposures were linked to higher cardiovascular disease hospitalizations on the same day and the percentage change of cardiovascular admission was the highest at 1.76% (95% CI, 1.36-2.16%) per interquartile range increase in BC, followed by 1.07% (0.72-1.43%) for SO42-, 1.04% (0.63-1.46%) for NH4+, 0.99% (0.55-1.43%) for NO3-, 0.83% (0.50-1.17%) for OM, and 0.80% (0.34%-1.26%) for Cl-. Similar findings were observed for all cause-specific major cardiovascular diseases, except for heart rhythm disturbances. Short-term exposures to PM2.5 chemical composition were related to higher admissions and showed diverse impacts on major cardiovascular diseases.
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- Yaohua Tian
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No.13 Hangkong Road, 430030 Wuhan, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No.13 Hangkong Road, 430030 Wuhan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Peking University, No.38 Xueyuan Road, 100191 Beijing, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Peking University, No.38 Xueyuan Road, 100191 Beijing, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Peking University, No.38 Xueyuan Road, 100191 Beijing, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Peking University, No.38 Xueyuan Road, 100191 Beijing, China
- Medical Informatics Center, Peking University, No.38 Xueyuan Road, 100191 Beijing, China
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- Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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Ning Z, Ma Y, He S, Li G, Xu Y, Wang Z, Zhang Y, Ma E, Ma C, Wu J. High altitude air pollution and respiratory disease: Evaluating compounded exposure events and interactions. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 285:117046. [PMID: 39276646 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.117046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2024] [Revised: 09/06/2024] [Accepted: 09/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/17/2024]
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Today, air pollution remains a significant issue, particularly in high-altitude areas where its impact on respiratory disease remains incompletely explored. This study aims to investigate the association between various air pollutants and outpatient visits for respiratory disease in such regions, specifically focussing on Xining from 2016 to 2021. By analysing over 570,000 outpatient visits using a time-stratified case-crossover design and conditional logistic regression, we assessed the independent effects of pollutants like PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NO2, and CO, as well as their interactions. The evaluation of interactions employed measures such as relative excess odds due to interaction (REOI), attributable proportion due to interaction (AP), and synergy index (S). We also conducted a stratified analysis to identify potentially vulnerable populations. Our findings indicated that exposure to PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NO2, and CO significantly increased outpatient visits for respiratory disease, with odds ratios (ORs) of 2.40 % (95 % CI: 2.05 %, 2.74 %), 1.07 % (0.98 %, 1.16 %), 3.86 % (3.23 %, 4.49 %), 4.45 % (4.14 %, 4.77 %), and 6.37 % (5.70 %, 7.04 %), respectively. However, exposure to O3 did not show a significant association. We found significant interactions among PM2.5, SO2, NO2, and CO, where combined exposure further exacerbated the risk of respiratory diseases. For example, in the combination of PM2.5 and SO2, the REOI, AP, and S were 0.07 (95 % CI: 0.06, 0.09), 0.07 (0.06, 0.07), and 1.07 (1.05, 1.09), respectively. Additionally, elderly individuals and females were more sensitive to these pollutants, but no statistically significant interaction effects were observed between different age and gender groups. In conclusion, our study highlights the strong link between air pollution and respiratory disease in high-altitude areas, with combined pollutant exposure posing an even greater risk. It underscores the need for enhanced air quality monitoring and public awareness campaigns, particularly to protect vulnerable populations like the elderly and females.
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- Zhenxu Ning
- Department of Public Health, Qinghai University Medical College, Xining, Qinghai 810016, China
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- Qinghai Institute of Health Sciences, Xining, Qinghai 810016, China.
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- Xining Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Xining, Qinghai 810000, China.
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- Department of Public Health, Qinghai University Medical College, Xining, Qinghai 810016, China
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- Qinghai Meteorological Bureau, Xining, Qinghai 810000, China
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- Datong County Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Xining, Qinghai 810100, China
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- The First People's Hospital of Xining, Xining, Qinghai 810000, China
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- Qinghai Meteorological Bureau, Xining, Qinghai 810000, China
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- Xining Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Xining, Qinghai 810000, China
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- Xining Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Xining, Qinghai 810000, China
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Lee TL, Shen WC, Chen YC, Lai TC, Lin SR, Lin SW, Yu IS, Yeh YH, Li TK, Lee IT, Lee CW, Chen YL. Mir221- and Mir222-enriched adsc-exosomes mitigate PM exposure-exacerbated cardiac ischemia-reperfusion injury through the modulation of the BNIP3-MAP1LC3B-BBC3/PUMA pathway. Autophagy 2024:1-20. [PMID: 39245438 DOI: 10.1080/15548627.2024.2395799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 08/19/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024] Open
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Epidemiology has shown a strong relationship between fine particulate matter (PM) exposure and cardiovascular disease. However, it remains unknown whether PM aggravates myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury, and the related mechanisms are unclear. Our previous study has shown that adipose stem cell-derived exosomes (ADSC-Exos) contain high levels of Mir221 and Mir222. The present study investigated the effects of PM exposure on I/R-induced cardiac injury through mitophagy and apoptosis, as well as the potential role of Mir221 and Mir222 in ADSC-Exos. Wild-type, mir221- and mir222-knockout (KO), and Mir221- and Mir222-overexpressing transgenic (TG) mice were intratracheally injected with PM (10 mg/kg). After 24 h, mice underwent left coronary artery ligation for 30 min, followed by 3 h of reperfusion (I/R). H9c2 cardiomyocytes were cultured under 1% O2 for 6 h, then reoxygenated for 12 h (hypoxia-reoxygenation [H/R]). PM aggravated I/R (or H/R) cardiac injury by increasing ROS levels and causing mitochondrial dysfunction, which increased the expression of mitochondrial fission-related proteins (DNM1L/Drp1 and MFF) and mitophagy-related proteins (BNIP3 and MAP1LC3B/LC3B) in vivo and in vitro. Treatment with ADSC-Exos or Mir221- and Mir222-mimics significantly reduced PM+I/R-induced cardiac injury. Importantly, ADSC-Exos contain Mir221 and Mir222, which directly targets BNIP3, MAP1LC3B/LC3B, and BBC3/PUMA, decreasing their expression and ultimately reducing cardiomyocyte mitophagy and apoptosis. The present data showed that ADSC-Exos treatment regulated mitophagy and apoptosis through the Mir221 and Mir222-BNIP3-MAP1LC3B-BBC3/PUMA pathway and significantly reduced the cardiac damage caused by PM+I/R. The present study revealed the novel therapeutic potential of ADSC-Exos in alleviating PM-induced exacerbation of myocardial I/R injury.Abbreviation: ADSC-Exos: adipose-derived stem cell exosomes; AL: autolysosome; ATP: adenosine triphosphate; BBC3/PUMA: BCL2 binding component 3; BNIP3: BCL2/adenovirus E1B interacting protein 3; CASP3: caspase 3; CASP9: caspase 9; CDKN1B/p27: cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor 1B; CVD: cardiovascular disease; DCFH-DA: 2',7'-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate; DHE: dihydroethidium; DNM1L/Drp1: dynamin 1-like; EF: ejection fraction; FS: fractional shortening; H/R: hypoxia-reoxygenation; I/R: ischemia-reperfusion; LDH: lactate dehydrogenase; MAP1LC3B/LC3B: microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 beta; MFF: mitochondrial fission factor; miRNA: microRNA; NAC: N-acetylcysteine; OCR: oxygen consumption rate; PIK3C3/Vps34: phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase catalytic subunit type 3; PM: particulate matter; PRKAA1/AMPK: protein kinase AMP-activated catalytic subunit alpha 1; ROS: reactive oxygen species; SQSTM1/p62: sequestosome 1; TEM: transmission electron microscopy; TRP53/p53: transformation related protein 53; TUNEL: terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling.
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- Tzu-Lin Lee
- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Life Sciences, College of Life Sciences, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
- The iEGG and Animal Biotechnology Center, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioscience Technology, College of Science, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Center for Nanotechnology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Medical Biotechnology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Laboratory Animal Center, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department and Graduate Institute of Microbiology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department and Graduate Institute of Microbiology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Center for Biotechnology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Centers for Genomic and Precision Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Puzi, Chiayi, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Division of Basic Medical Sciences, and Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion Research Center Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Puzi, Chiayi, Taiwan
- Research Center for Industry of Human Ecology and Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Sørensen M, Poulsen AH, Nøhr B, Khan J, Ketzel M, Brandt J, Raaschou-Nielsen O, Jensen A. Long term exposure to road traffic noise and air pollution and risk of infertility in men and women: nationwide Danish cohort study. BMJ 2024; 386:e080664. [PMID: 39231578 PMCID: PMC11372855 DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2024-080664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/06/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate associations between long term residential exposure to road traffic noise and particulate matter with a diameter <2.5 µm (PM2.5) and infertility in men and women. DESIGN Nationwide prospective cohort study. SETTING Denmark. PARTICIPANTS 526 056 men and 377 850 women aged 30-45 years, with fewer than two children, cohabiting or married, and residing in Denmark between 2000 and 2017. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Incident infertility in men and women during follow-up in the Danish National Patient Register. RESULTS Infertility was diagnosed in 16 172 men and 22 672 women during a mean follow-up of 4.3 years and 4.2 years, respectively. Mean exposure to PM2.5 over five years was strongly associated with risk of infertility in men, with hazard ratios of 1.24 (95% confidence interval 1.18 to 1.30) among men aged 30-36.9 years and 1.24 (1.15 to 1.33) among men aged 37-45 years for each interquartile (2.9 µg/m3) higher PM2.5 after adjustment for sociodemographic variables and road traffic noise. PM2.5 was not associated with infertility in women. Road traffic noise (Lden, most exposed facade of residence) was associated with a higher risk of infertility among women aged 35-45 years, with a hazard ratio of 1.14 (1.10 to 1.18) for each interquartile (10.2 dB) higher five year mean exposure. Noise was not associated with infertility among younger women (30-34.9 years). In men, road traffic noise was associated with higher risk of infertility in the 37-45 age group (1.06, 1.02 to 1.11), but not among those aged 30-36.9 years (0.93, 0.91 to 0.96). CONCLUSIONS PM2.5 was associated with a higher risk of an infertility diagnosis in men, whereas road traffic noise was associated with a higher risk of an infertility diagnosis in women older than 35 years, and potentially in men older than 37 years. If these results are confirmed in future studies, higher fertility could be added to the list of health benefits from regulating noise and air pollution.
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- Mette Sørensen
- Work, Environment and Cancer, Danish Cancer Institute, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Natural Science and Environment, Roskilde University, Roskilde, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Herlev and Gentofte, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Environmental Science, Aarhus University, Roskilde, Denmark
- Danish Big Data Centre for Environment and Health (BERTHA), Aarhus University, Roskilde, Denmark
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- Department of Environmental Science, Aarhus University, Roskilde, Denmark
- Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE), University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
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- Department of Environmental Science, Aarhus University, Roskilde, Denmark
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- Work, Environment and Cancer, Danish Cancer Institute, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Environmental Science, Aarhus University, Roskilde, Denmark
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- Virus, Lifestyle and Genes, Danish Cancer Institute, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Errasti N, Lertxundi A, Barroeta Z, Alvarez JI, Ibarluzea J, Irizar A, Santa-Marina L, Urbieta N, García-Baquero G. Temporal change and impact on air quality of an energy recovery plant using the M-BACI design in Gipuzkoa. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 363:142809. [PMID: 38986782 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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A significant concern in our society is the potential impact on both health and the environment of air pollutants released during the incineration of waste. Therefore, it is crucial to conduct thorough control and monitoring measures. In this context, the objective of this research was to study the evolution of particulate matter (PM2.5) and associated trace elements during the period before and after the installation of an Energy Recovery Plant (ERP). For that, a descriptive and temporal analysis of PM2.5 concentration and composition were performed on two similar areas (impact/control) using the Before-After/Control-Impact (BACI) design and two periods (before from January 01, 2018 to February 06, 2020 and after from December 10, 2020 to September 30, 2022). Results showed a decrease in the levels of PM2.5 and associated trace elements is observed in the impact zone (IZ) and in the control zone (CZ) throughout the study period. In the case of PM2.5, the most notable decrease occurred in the period of the start-up of the ERP, a period that coincides with the confinement and restrictions of COVID, with a subsequent increase in both zones, without reaching the levels observed in the period prior to the start-up of the ERP. Selenium is the only trace element that increases significantly in the IZ. In conclusion, a decrease is observed for all pollutants except selenium in both zones, although less pronounced in the IZ. Since selenium already showed an upward trend in the phase prior to the start of the ERP, it is necessary to investigate its evolution and find out the possible cause.
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- Nuria Errasti
- Department of Preventative Medicine and Public Health, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Department of Preventative Medicine and Public Health, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain; Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute, Group of Environmental Epidemiology and Child Development, Paseo Doctor Begiristain S/n, 20014, San Sebastian, Spain; Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, C/Monforte de Lemos 3-5, 28029, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Preventative Medicine and Public Health, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain; Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute, Group of Environmental Epidemiology and Child Development, Paseo Doctor Begiristain S/n, 20014, San Sebastian, Spain.
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- Public Health Laboratory of the Basque Government, Bizkaia Technology Park, Ibaizabal Bidea, Building 502, 48160, Derio, Spain
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- Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute, Group of Environmental Epidemiology and Child Development, Paseo Doctor Begiristain S/n, 20014, San Sebastian, Spain; Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, C/Monforte de Lemos 3-5, 28029, Madrid, Spain; Department of Health of the Basque Government, Subdirectorate of Public Health of Gipuzkoa, Avenida Navarra 4, 20013, San Sebastian, Spain; Faculty of Psychology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 20008, San Sebastian, Spain
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- Department of Preventative Medicine and Public Health, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain; Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute, Group of Environmental Epidemiology and Child Development, Paseo Doctor Begiristain S/n, 20014, San Sebastian, Spain; Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, C/Monforte de Lemos 3-5, 28029, Madrid, Spain
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- Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute, Group of Environmental Epidemiology and Child Development, Paseo Doctor Begiristain S/n, 20014, San Sebastian, Spain; Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, C/Monforte de Lemos 3-5, 28029, Madrid, Spain; Department of Health of the Basque Government, Subdirectorate of Public Health of Gipuzkoa, Avenida Navarra 4, 20013, San Sebastian, Spain
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- Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute, Group of Environmental Epidemiology and Child Development, Paseo Doctor Begiristain S/n, 20014, San Sebastian, Spain
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- Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute, Group of Environmental Epidemiology and Child Development, Paseo Doctor Begiristain S/n, 20014, San Sebastian, Spain; CEADIR. Faculty of Biology, University of Salamanca, Campus Miguel de Unamuno, Avda Licenciado Méndez Nieto S/n, 37007, Salamanca, Spain
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Martinez Bravo G, Annarapu G, Carmona E, Nawarskas J, Clark R, Novelli E, Mota Alvidrez RI. Platelets in Thrombosis and Atherosclerosis: A Double-Edged Sword. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY 2024; 194:1608-1621. [PMID: 38885926 PMCID: PMC11373056 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2024.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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This review focuses on the dual role of platelets in atherosclerosis and thrombosis, exploring their involvement in inflammation, angiogenesis, and plaque formation, as well as their hemostatic and prothrombotic functions. Beyond their thrombotic functions, platelets engage in complex interactions with diverse cell types, influencing disease resolution and progression. The contribution of platelet degranulation helps in the formation of atheromatous plaque, whereas the reciprocal interaction with monocytes adds complexity. Alterations in platelet membrane receptors and signaling cascades contribute to advanced atherosclerosis, culminating in atherothrombotic events. Understanding these multifaceted roles of platelets will lead to the development of targeted antiplatelet strategies for effective cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment. Understanding platelet functions in atherosclerosis and atherothrombosis at different stages of disease will be critical for designing targeted treatments and medications to prevent or cure the disease Through this understanding, platelets can be targeted at specific times in the atherosclerosis process, possibly preventing the development of atherothrombosis.
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- Vascular Medicine Institute, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences-Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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- Cell Biology and Physiology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Clinical and Translational Science Center, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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- Vascular Medicine Institute, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Biomedical Engineering Department, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Pharmaceutical Sciences-Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Clinical and Translational Science Center, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Wang SN, Shi YC, Lin S, He HF. Particulate matter 2.5 accelerates aging: Exploring cellular senescence and age-related diseases. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 284:116920. [PMID: 39208581 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 08/17/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Exposure to Particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) accelerates aging, causing declines in tissue and organ function, and leading to diseases such as cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, and musculoskeletal disorders. PM2.5 is a major environmental pollutant and an exogenous pathogen in air pollution that is now recognized as an accelerator of human aging and a predisposing factor for several age-related diseases. In this paper, we seek to elucidate the mechanisms by which PM2.5 induces cellular senescence, such as genomic instability, telomere attrition, epigenetic alterations, loss of proteostasis, and mitochondrial dysfunction, and age-related diseases. Our goal is to increase awareness among researchers within the field of the toxicity of environmental pollutants and to advocate for personal and public health initiatives to curb their production and enhance population protection. Through these endeavors, we aim to promote longevity and health in older adults.
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- Sheng-Nan Wang
- Department of Anesthesiology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Centre of Neurological and Metabolic Research, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China; Group of Neuroendocrinology, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, 384 Victoria St, Sydney, Australia; St Vincent's Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW Sydney, Australia
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- Centre of Neurological and Metabolic Research, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China; Group of Neuroendocrinology, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, 384 Victoria St, Sydney, Australia.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China.
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Li X, Jiang H. Global, regional, and national burden of ischaemic heart disease and its attributable risk factors in youth from 1990 to 2019: a Global Burden of Disease study. Public Health 2024; 236:43-51. [PMID: 39159577 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2024.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to analyse the global, regional, and national burdens of ischaemic heart disease (IHD) in adults aged 15-49 years and its attributable risk factors from 1990 to 2019. STUDY DESIGN Epidemiological study. METHODS Data were obtained from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2019. The estimated annual percentage change was used to evaluate temporal trends in incidence, deaths, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of youth IHD. We selected IHD-associated risk factors, including five environmental/occupational factors, 16 behavioural risks, and five metabolic factors. We computed the age-standardised rates and percentage of age-standardised DALY rates attributable to these factors of youth IHD. RESULTS Globally, there were 2.26 million cases of incidence, 0.63 million deaths, and 30.58 million DALYs in 2019. The age-standardised incidence, death, and DALY rates decreased from 1990 to 2019, whereas the absolute number of incidences, deaths, and DALYs increased significantly. Globally, approximately 94.1% of age-standardised DALY rates from IHD in youths aged 15-49 years are attributable to risk factors listed in the GBD 2019 dataset. The leading global and regional risk factors for youth IHD in 2019 were high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (68.9%), high systolic blood pressure (51.2%), high body mass index (33.1%), smoking (30.5%), and ambient particulate-matter pollution (25.4%). CONCLUSIONS The burden of IHD among young people is still heavy, and metabolic risk factors are the leading drivers of IHD. Therefore, formulating relevant policies to control and treat cardiovascular risk factors is an effective measure to reduce the IHD burden in youth.
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- Xiaolu Li
- Experimental Research Center, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel Diseases, Beijing 100029, China
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- Experimental Research Center, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel Diseases, Beijing 100029, China.
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Wang Y, Wang R, Peng Z, Li Z, Qi Z, Wu Q, Ding B. A novel concern from two sample Mendelian randomization study: The effects of air pollution exposure on the cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous system. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 284:116871. [PMID: 39151368 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 08/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/09/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous system diseases have high morbidity and mortality rates, but the causal relationship between air pollution and these diseases remains controversial. METHODS We conducted a large-scale genome-wide association (GWAS) study using Mendelian randomization (MR) to investigate the association between air pollution like Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), Nitrogen oxides (NOX), Particulate matter with diameter<2.5μm (PM2.5), Particulate matter with diameter<10μm (PM10) and cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous system diseases, including acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, stroke and Parkinson's disease. This study included 337,199 patients with acute myocardial infarction, 178,726 patients with heart failure, 463,010 patients with asthma, 462,933 patients with COPD, 486,484 patients with pneumonia, 484,598 patients with stroke, and 482,730 patients with Parkinson's disease. All genetic tools were identified from GWAS. The association effects of environmental pollution and these diseases were investigated using MR analysis, sensitivity analysis with heterogeneity, pleiotropy test, and leave-one-out test. RESULTS Our MR analysis showed the association between NOX and the development of COPD and stroke (Odds ratio (OR)=1.010, 95 % Confidence interval (CI): 1.000~1.020, P=0.046; OR=1.017, 95 %CI:1.003-1.031, P=0.019), the association between PM2.5 and the development of asthma, COPD and stroke (OR=1.013, 95 %CI:1.003-1.024, P=0.011; OR=1.010, 95 %CI:1.000-1.019, P=0.035; OR=1.019, 95 %CI:1.004-1.033, P=0.012). No significant associations were found between the rest of the air pollution exposures and diseases. Leave-one-out sensitivity analysis showed stable results. CONCLUSIONS The study clarifies the relationship between air pollution and cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous system diseases, providing valuable evidence for environmental pollution prevention and population health monitoring, and provides a clear direction and evidence for the subsequent investigation of the association between air pollution and diseases.
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- Yueyao Wang
- Guangzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine University, Guangzhou, China; The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research on Emergency in TCM, Guangzhou, China.
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- College of Environment and Climate, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China; International Laboratory for Air Quality and Health, School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- Guangzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Gerontology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guangzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine University, Guangzhou, China; Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
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Rocha-Velasco OA, Morales-Suárez-Varela M, Llopis-González A. Dietary Flavonoids: Mitigating Air Pollution's Cardiovascular Risks. Nutrients 2024; 16:2647. [PMID: 39203784 PMCID: PMC11356943 DOI: 10.3390/nu16162647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2024] [Revised: 08/05/2024] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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Air pollution significantly impacts cardiovascular health, yet pollution reduction strategies in cardiovascular disease prevention remain limited. Dietary flavonoids show promise in protecting cardiovascular health, but their potential to mitigate air-pollution-induced risks is unexplored. This study investigates this research gap. Following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, literature from 2014-2024 was searched across MedLine/PubMed, ScienceDirect, and MDPI databases. Of 463 identified studies, 53 were eligible for analysis based on PICO criteria. Findings revealed significant impacts of air pollution on cardiovascular health, including increased disease risks and mortality. Flavonoid intake demonstrated protective effects against these risks. Flavonoid mechanisms include improved endothelial function, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, blood pressure regulation, antiplatelet effects, cardioprotection, and enhanced lipid and glucose metabolism. Higher flavonoid intake was consistently associated with reduced cardiovascular risks. While reducing pollution remains crucial, promoting flavonoid-rich diets is a promising complementary strategy. Public health initiatives should raise awareness about these benefits. Further research on direct interactions between flavonoid intake and air pollution exposure is needed. Current evidence supports integrating dietary interventions into broader strategies to reduce air pollution's cardiovascular impacts.
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- Oscar Andrés Rocha-Velasco
- Research Group in Social and Nutritional Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology and Public Health, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Food Sciences, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, Universitat de València, Av. Vicent Andrés Estelles s/n, 46100 Burjassot, Spain; (O.A.R.-V.); (A.L.-G.)
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- Research Group in Social and Nutritional Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology and Public Health, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Food Sciences, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, Universitat de València, Av. Vicent Andrés Estelles s/n, 46100 Burjassot, Spain; (O.A.R.-V.); (A.L.-G.)
- Biomedical Research Center in Epidemiology and Public Health Network (CIBERESP), Carlos III Health Institute, Av. Monforte de Lemos 3-5 Pabellón 11 Planta 0, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Research Group in Social and Nutritional Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology and Public Health, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Food Sciences, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, Universitat de València, Av. Vicent Andrés Estelles s/n, 46100 Burjassot, Spain; (O.A.R.-V.); (A.L.-G.)
- Biomedical Research Center in Epidemiology and Public Health Network (CIBERESP), Carlos III Health Institute, Av. Monforte de Lemos 3-5 Pabellón 11 Planta 0, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Forastiere F, Spadaro JV, Ancona C, Jovanovic Andersen Z, Cozzi I, Gumy S, Loncar D, Mudu P, Medina S, Perez Velasco R, Walton H, Zhang J, Krzyzanowski M. Choices of morbidity outcomes and concentration-response functions for health risk assessment of long-term exposure to air pollution. Environ Epidemiol 2024; 8:e314. [PMID: 39045486 PMCID: PMC11265782 DOI: 10.1097/ee9.0000000000000314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
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Background Air pollution health risk assessment (HRA) has been typically conducted for all causes and cause-specific mortality based on concentration-response functions (CRFs) from meta-analyses that synthesize the evidence on air pollution health effects. There is a need for a similar systematic approach for HRA for morbidity outcomes, which have often been omitted from HRA of air pollution, thus underestimating the full air pollution burden. We aimed to compile from the existing systematic reviews and meta-analyses CRFs for the incidence of several diseases that could be applied in HRA. To achieve this goal, we have developed a comprehensive strategy for the appraisal of the systematic reviews and meta-analyses that examine the relationship between long-term exposure to particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter smaller than 2.5 µm (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), or ozone (O3) and incidence of various diseases. Methods To establish the basis for our evaluation, we considered the causality determinations provided by the US Environmental Protection Agency Integrated Science Assessment for PM2.5, NO2, and O3. We developed a list of pollutant/outcome pairs based on these assessments and the evidence of a causal relationship between air pollutants and specific health outcomes. We conducted a comprehensive literature search using two databases and identified 75 relevant systematic reviews and meta-analyses for PM2.5 and NO2. We found no relevant reviews for long-term exposure to ozone. We evaluated the reliability of these studies using an adaptation of the AMSTAR 2 tool, which assesses various characteristics of the reviews, such as literature search, data extraction, statistical analysis, and bias evaluation. The tool's adaptation focused on issues relevant to studies on the health effects of air pollution. Based on our assessment, we selected reviews that could be credible sources of CRF for HRA. We also assessed the confidence in the findings of the selected systematic reviews and meta-analyses as the sources of CRF for HRA. We developed specific criteria for the evaluation, considering factors such as the number of included studies, their geographical distribution, heterogeneity of study results, the statistical significance and precision of the pooled risk estimate in the meta-analysis, and consistency with more recent studies. Based on our assessment, we classified the outcomes into three lists: list A (a reliable quantification of health effects is possible in an HRA), list B+ (HRA is possible, but there is greater uncertainty around the reliability of the CRF compared to those included on list A), and list B- (HRA is not recommended because of the substantial uncertainty of the CRF). Results In our final evaluation, list A includes six CRFs for PM2.5 (asthma in children, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ischemic heart disease events, stroke, hypertension, and lung cancer) and three outcomes for NO2 (asthma in children and in adults, and acute lower respiratory infections in children). Three additional outcomes (diabetes, dementia, and autism spectrum disorders) for PM2.5 were included in list B+. Recommended CRFs are related to the incidence (onset) of the diseases. The International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision codes, age ranges, and suggested concentration ranges are also specified to ensure consistency and applicability in an HRA. No specific suggestions were given for ozone because of the lack of relevant systematic reviews. Conclusion The suggestions formulated in this study, including CRFs selected from the available systematic reviews, can assist in conducting reliable HRAs and contribute to evidence-based decision-making in public health and environmental policy. Future research should continue to update and refine these suggestions as new evidence becomes available and methodologies evolve.
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- Francesco Forastiere
- National Research Council, IFT, Palermo, Italy
- Environmental Research Group, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
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- World Health Organization, Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland
- Spadaro Environmental Research Consultants (SERC), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Epidemiology, Lazio Regional Health Service, Local Health Unit Roma 1, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology, Lazio Regional Health Service, Local Health Unit Roma 1, Rome, Italy
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- World Health Organization, Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland
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- World Health Organization, Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland
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- World Health Organization (WHO), European Center for Environment and Health, Bonn, Germany
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- World Health Organization (WHO), European Center for Environment and Health, Bonn, Germany
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- Environmental Research Group, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
- National Institute of Health Research Health Protection Research Unit on Environmental Exposures and Health at Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Qiang N, Bao Y, Li Y, Zhang N, Zhou Y, Deng X, Han L, Ran J. Associations of long-term exposure to low-level PM 2.5 and brain disorders in 260,922 middle-aged and older adults. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 362:142703. [PMID: 38925519 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Long-term exposure to high-level ambient PM2.5 was associated with increased risks of brain disorders, while the associations remain uncertain when the exposure is lower than current air quality standards in numerous countries. This study aimed to assess the effects of PM2.5 exposure on the brain system in the population with annual mean concentrations ≤15 μg/m3. We analyzed data from 260,922 participants without preexisting brain diseases at baseline in the UK Biobank. The geographical distribution of PM2.5 in 2010 was estimated by a land use regression model and linked with individual residential address. We investigated associations of ambient PM2.5 with incident neurological (dementia, Parkinson's diseases [PD], epilepsy, and migraine) and psychiatric (major depressive disorder [MDD] and anxiety disorder) diseases through Cox proportional hazard models. We further estimated the links with brain imaging phenotypes by neuroimaging analysis. Results showed that in the population with PM2.5 concentrations ≤15 μg/m3, each interquartile range (IQR, 1.28 μg/m3) increment in PM2.5 was related to incidence risks of dementia, epilepsy, migraine, MDD, and anxiety disorder with hazard ratios of 1.08 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.03, 1.13), 1.12 (1.05, 1.20), 1.07 (1.00, 1.13), 1.06 (1.03, 1.09), and 1.05 (1.02, 1.08), respectively. We did not observe a significant association with PD. The association with dementia was stronger among the population with poor cardiovascular health (measured by Life's Essential 8) than the counterpart (P for interaction = 0.037). Likewise, per IQR increase was associated with specific brain imaging phenotypes, including volumes of total brain (β = -0.036; 95% CI: -0.050, -0.022), white matter (-0.030; -0.046, -0.014), grey matter (-0.030; -0.042, -0.017), respectively. The findings suggest long-term exposure to ambient PM2.5 at low-level still has an adverse impact on the neuro-psychiatric systems. The brain-relevant epidemiological assessment suggests that each country should update the standard for ambient PM2.5 following the World Health Organization Air Quality Guidelines 2021.
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- Ne Qiang
- School of Global Health, Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- School of Global Health, Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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Yang W, Lu C, Chu F, Bu K, Ma H, Wang Q, Jiao Z, Wang S, Yang X, Gao Y, Sun D, Sun H. Fluoride-induced hypertension by regulating RhoA/ROCK pathway and phenotypic transformation of vascular smooth muscle cells: In vitro and in vivo evidence. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 281:116681. [PMID: 38964063 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 06/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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Fluoride exposure has been implicated as a potential risk factor for hypertension, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This study investigated the role of the RhoA/ROCK signaling pathway in fluoride-induced hypertension. Male Wistar rats were divided into different groups and exposed to varying concentrations of sodium fluoride (NaF) or sodium chloride (NaCl) via drinking water. The rats' blood pressure was measured, and their aortic tissue was utilized for high-throughput sequencing analysis. Additionally, rat and A7r5 cell models were established using NaF and/or Fasudil. The study evaluated the effects of fluoride exposure on blood pressure, pathological changes in the aorta, as well as the protein/mRNA expression levels of phenotypic transformation indicators (a-SMA, calp, OPN) in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), along with the RhoA/ROCK signaling pathway (RhoA, ROCK1, ROCK2, MLC/p-MLC). The results demonstrated that fluoride exposure in rats led to increased blood pressure. High-throughput sequencing analysis revealed differential gene expression associated with vascular smooth muscle contraction, with the RhoA/ROCK signaling pathway emerging as a key regulator. Pathological changes in the rat aorta, such as elastic membrane rupture and collagen fiber deposition, were observed following NaF exposure. However, fasudil, a ROCK inhibitor, mitigated these pathological changes. Both in vitro and in vivo models confirmed the activation of the RhoA/ROCK signaling pathway and the phenotypic transformation of VSMCs from a contractile to a synthetic state upon fluoride exposure. Fasudil effectively inhibited the activities of ROCK1 and ROCK2 and attenuated the phenotypic transformation of VSMCs. In conclusion, fluoride has the potential to induce hypertension through the activation of the RhoA/ROCK signaling pathway and phenotypic changes in vascular smooth muscle cells. These results provide new insights into the mechanism of fluoride-induced hypertension.
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- Wenjing Yang
- Institute for Endemic Fluorosis Control, Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150081, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology (Harbin Medical University) Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, State Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases (SKLFZCD), China
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- Institute for Endemic Fluorosis Control, Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150081, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology (Harbin Medical University) Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, State Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases (SKLFZCD), China
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- Institute for Endemic Fluorosis Control, Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150081, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology (Harbin Medical University) Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, State Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases (SKLFZCD), China
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- Institute for Endemic Fluorosis Control, Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150081, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology (Harbin Medical University) Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, State Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases (SKLFZCD), China
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- Institute for Endemic Fluorosis Control, Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150081, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology (Harbin Medical University) Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, State Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases (SKLFZCD), China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology (Harbin Medical University) Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, State Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases (SKLFZCD), China; Teaching Center of Morphology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150081, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology (Harbin Medical University) Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, State Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases (SKLFZCD), China; Institute for Kashin Beck Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Institute for Endemic Fluorosis Control, Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150081, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology (Harbin Medical University) Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, State Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases (SKLFZCD), China
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- Institute for Endemic Fluorosis Control, Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150081, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology (Harbin Medical University) Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, State Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases (SKLFZCD), China
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- Institute for Endemic Fluorosis Control, Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150081, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology (Harbin Medical University) Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, State Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases (SKLFZCD), China
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- Institute for Endemic Fluorosis Control, Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150081, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology (Harbin Medical University) Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, State Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases (SKLFZCD), China
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- Institute for Endemic Fluorosis Control, Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150081, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology (Harbin Medical University) Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, State Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases (SKLFZCD), China.
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Lin YC, Fan KC, Wu CD, Pan WC, Chen JC, Chao YP, Lai YJ, Chiu YL, Chuang YF. Yearly change in air pollution and brain aging among older adults: A community-based study in Taiwan. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2024; 190:108876. [PMID: 39002330 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.108876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND Air pollution is recognized as a modifiable risk factor for dementia, and recent evidence suggests that improving air quality could attenuate cognitive decline and reduce dementia risk. However, studies have yet to explore the effects of improved air quality on brain structures. This study aims to investigate the impact of air pollution reduction on cognitive functions and structural brain differences among cognitively normal older adults. METHODS Four hundred and thirty-one cognitively normal older adults were from the Epidemiology of Mild Cognitive Impairment study in Taiwan (EMCIT), a community-based cohort of adults aged 60 and older, between year 2017- 2021. Annual concentrations of PM2.5, NO2, O3, and PM10 at participants' residential addresses during the 10 years before enrollment were estimated using ensemble mixed spatial models. The yearly rate of change (slope) in air pollutants was estimated for each participant. Cognitive functions and structural brain images were collected during enrollment. The relationships between the rate of air pollution change and cognitive functions were examined using linear regression models. For air pollutants with significant findings in relation to cognitive function, we further explored the association with brain structure. RESULTS Overall, all pollutant concentrations, except O3, decreased over the 10-year period. The yearly rates of change (slopes) in PM2.5 and NO2 were correlated with better attention (PM2.5: r = -0.1, p = 0.047; NO2: r = -0.1, p = 0.03) and higher white matter integrity in several brain regions. These regions included anterior thalamic radiation, superior longitudinal fasciculus, inferior longitudinal fasciculus, corticospinal tract, and inferior fronto-occipital fasciculus. CONCLUSIONS Greater rate of reduction in air pollution was associated with better attention and attention-related white matter integrity. These results provide insight into the mechanism underlying the relationship between air pollution, brain health, and cognitive aging among older adults.
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- Ying-Cen Lin
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Geomatics, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli, Taiwan; Innovation and Development Center of Sustainable Agriculture, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan; Research Center for Precision Environmental Medicine, Koahsiung Medical University, Koahsiung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Departments of Population & Public Health Sciences and Neurology, University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Graduate Program in Biomedical Informatics and Graduate Institute of Medicine, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; International Health Program, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Psychiatry, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei, Taiwan; Health Innovation Center, National Yang Ming Chao Tung Univeristy, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Dowling TC, Pennington AF, Wall HK, Mirabelli MC. Air Quality Perceptions, Awareness, and Associated Behaviors Among U.S. Adults With and Without Heart Disease. AJPM FOCUS 2024; 3:100249. [PMID: 39027404 PMCID: PMC11255093 DOI: 10.1016/j.focus.2024.100249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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Introduction Exposure to ambient air pollution can worsen cardiovascular disease and increase the risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, and cardiovascular disease mortality. Strategies to reduce air pollution exposure can therefore help prevent cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. This study was conducted to assess the awareness among U.S. adults of the effect of air pollution on cardiovascular health and actions individuals can take to reduce their air pollution exposure. Methods In May-July 2022, 4,156 adults responded to the summer wave of the 2022 ConsumerStyles survey and self-reported their heart disease status and perceptions, awareness, and behaviors about ambient air pollution and health. In 2023, the data were analyzed to generate weighted population estimates representative of noninstitutionalized U.S. adults. Associations between heart disease and responses about perceptions, awareness, and behaviors were estimated using binomial and multinomial regression methods for weighted data. Results Overall, 90% of the weighted population estimate of U.S. adults reported that air pollution can impact a person's health, and 44% reported that air pollution can cause or worsen heart disease. Percentages of adults reporting that air pollution can impact a person's health (prevalence ratio=1.09; 95% CI=1.06, 1.12) and that air pollution can cause or worsen heart disease (prevalence ratio=1.28; 95% CI=1.08, 1.51) were higher among adults with than without heart disease. Conclusions Less than half of U.S. adults are aware that air pollution affects heart disease. Improvements in awareness of the effect of air pollution on cardiovascular health and strategies to reduce exposure could help protect individuals with heart disease.
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- Tia C. Dowling
- Asthma and Air Quality Branch, Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, Oak Ridge, Tennessee
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- Lead Poisoning Prevention and Surveillance Branch, Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Asthma and Air Quality Branch, Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
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Stucki L, Helte E, Axelsson Ö, Selander J, Lõhmus M, Åkesson A, Eriksson C. Long-term exposure to air pollution, road traffic noise and greenness, and incidence of myocardial infarction in women. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2024; 190:108878. [PMID: 38991262 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.108878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Emerging evidence shows that long-term exposure to air pollution, road traffic noise, and greenness can each be associated with cardiovascular disease, but only few studies combined these exposures. In this study, we assessed associations of multiple environmental exposures and incidence of myocardial infarction using annual time-varying predictors. MATERIALS AND METHODS In a population-based cohort of 20,407 women in Sweden, we estimated a five-year moving average of residential exposure to air pollution (PM2.5, PM10 and NO2), road traffic noise (Lden), and greenness (normalized difference vegetation index, NDVI in 500 m buffers), from 1998 to 2017 based on annually varying exposures and address history. We used adjusted time-varying Cox proportional hazards regressions to estimate hazard ratios (HR) and 95 % confidence intervals (95 % CI) of myocardial infarction per interquartile range (IQR). Furthermore, we investigated interactions between the exposures and explored potential vulnerable subgroups. RESULTS In multi-exposure models, long-term exposure to greenness was inversely associated with incidence of myocardial infarction (HR 0.89; 95 % CI 0.80, 0.99 per IQR NDVI increase). Stronger associations were observed in some subgroups, e.g. among women with low attained education and in overweight (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) compared to their counterparts. For air pollution, we observed a tendency of an increased risk of myocardial infarction in relation to PM2.5 (HR 1.07; 95 % CI 0.93, 1.23) and the association appeared stronger in women with low attained education (HR 1.30; 95 % CI 1.06, 1.58). No associations were observed for PM10, NO2 or road traffic noise. Furthermore, there were no clear interaction patterns between the exposures. CONCLUSION Over a 20-year follow-up period, in multi-exposure models, we found an inverse association between residential greenness and risk of myocardial infarction among women. Furthermore, we observed an increased risk of myocardial infarction in relation to PM2.5 among women with low attained education. Road traffic noise was not associated with myocardial infarction.
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- Lara Stucki
- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Nobels väg 13, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Nobels väg 13, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Nobels väg 13, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden; Centre for Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Region Stockholm, Solnavägen 4, 113 65 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Nobels väg 13, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Nobels väg 13, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden; Centre for Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Region Stockholm, Solnavägen 4, 113 65 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Nobels väg 13, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Nobels väg 13, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden; Centre for Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Region Stockholm, Solnavägen 4, 113 65 Stockholm, Sweden
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Gao Y, Shu S, Zhang D, Wang P, Yu X, Wang Y, Yu Y. Association of Urinary Glyphosate with All-Cause Mortality and Cardiovascular Mortality among Adults in NHANES 2013-2018: Role of Alkaline Phosphatase. TOXICS 2024; 12:559. [PMID: 39195661 PMCID: PMC11360183 DOI: 10.3390/toxics12080559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2024] [Revised: 07/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the world. This study aimed to evaluate the relationships among urinary glyphosate, all-cause mortality and cardiovascular diseases (CVD)-related mortality in the general US population of adults, and to determine the role of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), an inflammation marker that is associated with glyphosate exposure, in these relationships. Subjects from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2013-2018 cycles were included. Survey-weighted Cox regression analysis was applied to estimate the relationship of glyphosate with overall and CVD mortalities. Restricted cubic spline (RCS) analysis was utilized to detect the linearity of associations. The intermediary role of ALP was explored by mediation analysis. Our results found consistent and positive associations of glyphosate with all-cause mortality (HR: 1.29, 95%CI: 1.05-1.59) and CVD mortality (HR: 1.32, 95%CI: 1.02-1.70). RCS curves further validated linear and positive dose-dependent relationships between glyphosate and mortality-related outcomes. Moreover, serum ALP was identified as a mediator in these associations and explained 12.1% and 14.0% of the total associations between glyphosate and all-cause death and CVD death risk, respectively. Our study indicated that glyphosate was associated with increased all-cause and CVD mortality in humans. Increased ALP may play an essential role in these associations.
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- Yongyue Gao
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang 550000, China; (Y.G.); (P.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210000, China; (S.S.); (X.Y.); (Y.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China;
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- Second Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang 550000, China; (Y.G.); (P.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210000, China; (S.S.); (X.Y.); (Y.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210000, China; (S.S.); (X.Y.); (Y.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210000, China; (S.S.); (X.Y.); (Y.W.)
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Brant LCC, Miranda JJ, Carrillo-Larco RM, Flood D, Irazola V, Ribeiro ALP. Epidemiology of cardiometabolic health in Latin America and strategies to address disparities. Nat Rev Cardiol 2024:10.1038/s41569-024-01058-2. [PMID: 39054376 DOI: 10.1038/s41569-024-01058-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), sociodemographic context, socioeconomic disparities and the high level of urbanization provide a unique entry point to reflect on the burden of cardiometabolic disease in the region. Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in LAC, precipitated by population growth and ageing together with a rapid increase in the prevalence of cardiometabolic risk factors, predominantly obesity and diabetes mellitus, over the past four decades. Strategies to address this growing cardiometabolic burden include both population-wide and individual-based initiatives tailored to the specific challenges faced by different LAC countries, which are heterogeneous. The implementation of public policies to reduce smoking and health system approaches to control hypertension are examples of scalable strategies. The challenges faced by LAC are also opportunities to foster innovative approaches to combat the high burden of cardiometabolic diseases such as implementing digital health interventions and team-based initiatives. This Review provides a summary of trends in the epidemiology of cardiometabolic diseases and their risk factors in LAC as well as context-specific disease determinants and potential solutions to improve cardiometabolic health in the region.
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- Luisa C C Brant
- Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
- Hospital das Clínicas Telehealth Center, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
- CRONICAS Center of Excellence in Chronic Diseases, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
- Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Hubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Center of Excellence for Cardiovascular Health, Department of Research in Chronic Diseases, Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Hospital das Clínicas Telehealth Center, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Dong TF, Sun WQ, Li XY, Sun L, Li HB, Liu LL, Wang Y, Wang HL, Yang LS, Zha ZQ. Short-term associations between ambient PM 1, PM 2.5, and PM 10 and hospital admissions, length of hospital stays, and hospital expenses for patients with cardiovascular diseases in rural areas of Fuyang, East China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH 2024:1-13. [PMID: 39041841 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2024.2380353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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Evidence on the impacts of PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 on the hospital admissions, length of hospital stays (LOS), and hospital expenses among patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) is still limited in China, especially in rural areas. This study was performed in eight counties of Fuyang from 1 January 2015 to 30 June 2017. We use a three-stage time-series analysis to explore the effects of short-term exposure to PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 on hospital admissions, LOS, and hospital expenses for CVDs. An increment of 10 ug/m3 in PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 corresponded to an increment of 1.82% (95% CI: 1.34, 2.30), 0.96% (95% CI: 0.44, 1.48), and 0.79% (95% CI: 0.63%, 0.95%) in CVD hospital admissions, respectively. We observed that daily concentrations of PMs were associated with an increase in hospital admissions, LOS, and expenses for CVDs. Sustained endeavors are required to reduce air pollution so as to attenuate disease burdens from CVDs.
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- Teng-Fei Dong
- School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Fuyang Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Fuyang, Anhui, China
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- Fuyang Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Fuyang, Anhui, China
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- School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
- Anhui Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hefei, Anhui, China
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Fang K, Hong L, Zhang Y, Cao N, Feng J, Hu M, Fu Q, Zheng Y, Yang Q, Wang Y, Wang J, Wang S, Cheng X, Dong Q. Hourly effect of atmospheric reactive nitrogen species on the onset of acute ischemic stroke: Insight from the Shanghai Stroke Service System Database. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 948:174896. [PMID: 39047832 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is one of the most predominant causes of mortality and disability in China. Significant uncertainties in stroke diagnosis and time of onset have resulted in inconsistent evidence on the association between ambient air pollution and the risk of AIS. The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of air pollution on AIS onset based on high time-resolution air pollution data and a stroke-specific registry across the past five years. Hourly concentrations of PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, NO2 and nitrous acid (HONO) were monitored from 2017 to 2021, with which a distributed lag non-linear model and conditional logistic regression models coupled with a time-stratified case-crossover design were applied to 106,623 AIS cases recorded in the Shanghai Stroke Service (4S) database during the study period. Results from the conditional logistic regression models indicate that acute exposure to PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NO2 and HONO was found to be associated with AIS onset, respectively. The corresponding cumulative excessive risks of AIS onset were 0.8 %, 1 %, 2.4 %, 2.1 % and 1.8 % for each interquartile range increase in the respective concentration. The longest lag-effect (up to 13 h) was observed for reactive nitrogen species (RNS), such as NO2 and HONO, which remained robust in two-pollutant models. Similar important role of RNS in AIS onset were confirmed by the distributed lag non-linear model. By demonstrating the transient effect of ambient air pollution on AIS, especially the relationships between RNS and AIS for the first time, our study provides stringent evidence for future mitigation strategies for pollution emission and public health.
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- Kun Fang
- Department of Neurology, National Center for Neurological Disorders, National Clinical Research Center for Aging in Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurology, National Center for Neurological Disorders, National Clinical Research Center for Aging in Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurology, National Center for Neurological Disorders, National Clinical Research Center for Aging in Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurology, National Center for Neurological Disorders, National Clinical Research Center for Aging in Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Environmental Monitoring Center, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Academy of Environmental Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Department of NCD Surveillance, Division of Chronic Non-communicable Diseases and Injury, Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, China
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- Department of NCD Surveillance, Division of Chronic Non-communicable Diseases and Injury, Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, China
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- Department of NCD Surveillance, Division of Chronic Non-communicable Diseases and Injury, Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Neurology, National Center for Neurological Disorders, National Clinical Research Center for Aging in Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Neurology, National Center for Neurological Disorders, National Clinical Research Center for Aging in Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Liu Z, Meng H, Wang X, Lu W, Ma X, Geng Y, Su X, Pan D, Liang P. Interaction between ambient CO and temperature or relative humidity on the risk of stroke hospitalization. Sci Rep 2024; 14:16740. [PMID: 39033193 PMCID: PMC11271280 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-67568-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Although the independent effects of ambient CO, temperature or humidity on stroke have been confirmed, it is still unclear where there is an interaction between these factors and who is sensitive populations for these. The stroke hospitalization and ambient CO, temperature, humidity data were collected in 22 Counties and districts of Ningxia, China in 2014-2019. The lagged effect of ambient CO, temperature or humidity were analyze by the generalized additive model; the interaction were evaluated by the bivariate response surface model and stratified analysis with relative excessive risk (RERI). High temperature and CO levels had synergistic effects on hemorrhagic stroke (RERI = 0.05, 95% CI 0.033-0.086) and ischemic stroke (RERI = 0.035, 95% CI 0.006-0.08). Low relative humidity and CO were synergistic in hemorrhagic stroke (RERI = 0.192, 95% CI 0.184-0.205) and only in ischemic stroke in the elderly group (RERI = 0.056, 95% CI 0.025-0.085). High relative humidity and CO exhibited antagonistic effects on the risk of ischemic stroke hospitalization in both male and female groups (RERI = - 0.088, 95% CI - 0.151to - 0.031; RERI = - 0.144, 95% CI - 0.216 to - 0.197). Exposure to CO increases the risk of hospitalization related to hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes. CO and temperature or humidity interact with risk of stroke hospitalization with sex and age differences.
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- Zhuo Liu
- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750001, China
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan, 750000, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750001, China
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan, 750000, China
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- General hospital of Ningxia Medical University, No. 804, Shengli Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan, 750001, Ningxia, China
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- Shenzhen Futian District Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment Hospital, 18 Xinzhou 8Th Street, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518048, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750001, China
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan, 750000, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750001, China
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan, 750000, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750001, China
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan, 750000, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan, 750000, China
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- Public Health Center, People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Ningxia Medical University, 301 Zhengyuan North Street, Yinchuan, 750000, Ningxia, China.
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Du J, Shao B, Gao Y, Wei Z, Zhang Y, Li H, Li J, Li G. Relationship between exposure to fine particulate matter and cardiovascular risk factors and the modifying effect of socioeconomic status: a cross-sectional study in Beijing, China. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1398396. [PMID: 39100956 PMCID: PMC11294222 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1398396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024] Open
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Accumulating research suggested that long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is related to cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, evidence regarding the relationship between PM2.5 and CVD risk factors remains inconsistent. We hypothesized that this association may be partially modified by socioeconomic status (SES). To investigate the relationships and to test the modifying effect of SES, we included baseline data for 21,018 adults from September 2017 to May 2018. PM2.5 concentrations were determined by employing an amalgamation of linear measurements obtained from monitoring stations located near the participants' residential and workplace addresses. We assessed SES across several domains, including income, education, and occupation levels, as well as through a composite SES index. The results indicated that for every 10 μg/m3 increase in PM2.5 exposure, the risk of hypercholesterolemia, hyperbetalipoproteinemia, diabetes, and hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) increased by 7.7% [Odds ratio (OR) = 1.077, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) = 1.011, 1.146], 19.6% (OR = 1.196, 95% CI = 1.091, 1.312), 4.2% (OR = 1.042, 95% CI = 1.002, 1.084), and 17.1% (OR = 1.171, 95% CI = 1.133, 1.209), respectively. Compared to the high SES group, those with low SES are more prone to hypercholesterolemia, hyperbetalipoproteinemia, diabetes, and HHcy. Notably, the disparities in SES appear significant in the relationship between PM2.5 exposure and hypercholesterolemia as well as hyperbetalipoproteinemia. But for diabetes and HHcy, the modification effect of SES on PM2.5 shows an inconsistent pattern. In conclusion, the results confirm the association between PM2.5 and cardiovascular risk factors and low SES significantly amplified the adverse PM2.5 effect on dyslipidemia. It is crucial to emphasize a need to improve the socioeconomic inequality among adults in Beijing and contribute to the understanding of the urgency in protecting the health of vulnerable groups.
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- Jing Du
- Institute of Information and Statistics Center, Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Traceability Technologies for Food Poisoning, Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Information and Statistics Center, Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Information and Statistics Center, Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Beijing, China
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- Hongzheng Medical Technology Co., Ltd., Tianjin, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Traceability Technologies for Food Poisoning, Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Traceability Technologies for Food Poisoning, Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Information and Statistics Center, Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Beijing, China
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Hantrakool S, Sriwichai M, Shaengkhamnang B, Leetrakool N, Niprapan P, Kawichai S, Wannakul S, Panyasit N, Tuntivate P, Wongtagan O, Natesirinilkul R, Koonyosying P, Phinyo P, Punnachet T, Hantrakun N, Piriyakhuntorn P, Rattanathammethee T, Chai-Adisaksopha C, Rattarittamrong E, Tantiworawit A, Norasetthada L, Srichairatanakool S. The effects of ambient particulate matter air pollution on platelets and hemostasis. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1410406. [PMID: 39091522 PMCID: PMC11292950 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1410406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024] Open
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Introduction Elevated ambient pollution exposure is potentially linked to thromboembolism. However, the mechanisms by which particulate matter (PM) interferes with the balance of hemostatic system remain unclear. This study investigates PM-mediated hemostatic changes in individuals across unique seasonal variations of ambient pollution. Methods This prospective study was conducted between February and July 2020 during alterations in ambient pollution in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Blood tests from 30 healthy subjects were assessed at four-week intervals, four times in total. Various coagulation tests, including prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), von Willebrand factor (vWF), platelet count, and platelet functions, were evaluated. A mixed-effects model was used to analyze the impact of high PM2.5 and PM10 on hemostatic parameters. Results Thirty male subjects with mean age of 38.9 ± 8.2 years, were included. High levels of PM2.5 and PM10 were significantly associated with PT shortening, with no such effect observed in aPTT. PM2.5 and PM10 values also positively correlated with vWF function, while vWF antigen levels remained unchanged. Soluble P-selectin showed a strong positive association with PM2.5 and PM10 levels. Platelet function analysis revealed no correlation with PM values. Conclusion Short-term exposure to elevated PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations was linked to shortened PT and enhanced vWF function in healthy individuals. Exploring the impact of these changes on clinically relevant thrombosis is crucial. Additional studies on the pathogenesis of pollution-related thrombosis are warranted for maintaining good health.
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- Sasinee Hantrakool
- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Blood Bank Section, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Blood Bank Section, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Clinical Statistics, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Luo C, Wei T, Jiang W, Yang YP, Zhang MX, Xiong CL, Tung TH. The association between air pollution and obesity: an umbrella review of meta-analyses and systematic reviews. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1856. [PMID: 38992628 PMCID: PMC11238414 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-19370-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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The objective of this umbrella review was to investigate comprehensive and synthesized evidence of the association between ambient air pollution and obesity based on the current systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Related studies from databases including PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library, published before July 16, 2023, were considered in the analysis. All selected systematic reviews and meta-analyses were included in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. The risk of bias and the methodological quality were evaluated using the AMSTAR 2 tool. The protocol for this umbrella review was documented in PROSPERO with the registration number: CRD42023450191. This umbrella review identified 7 studies, including 5 meta-analyses and 2 systematic reviews, to assess the impacts of air pollutants on obesity. Commonly examined air pollutants included PM1, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, O3. Most of the included studies presented that air pollution exposure was positively associated with the increased risk of obesity. The impact of air pollution on obesity varied by different ambient air pollutants. This study provided compelling evidence that exposure to air pollution had a positive association with the risk of obesity. These findings further indicate the importance of strengthening air pollution prevention and control. Future studies should elucidate the possible mechanisms and pathways linking air pollution to obesity.
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- Chengwen Luo
- Evidence-based Medicine Center, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Financial Markets, Linhai Rural Commercial Bank, Linhai, China
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- Department of Hematology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
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- Evidence-based Medicine Center, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Nosocomial Infection Control, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
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- Evidence-based Medicine Center, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, Zhejiang, China.
- Taizhou Institute of Medicine, Health and New Drug Clinical Research, Taizhou, China.
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Le L, Lan Z, Chen C. Positive association of ethylene oxide levels with young stroke: a population-based study. Front Aging Neurosci 2024; 16:1391176. [PMID: 39015475 PMCID: PMC11249756 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2024.1391176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024] Open
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Background Ethylene oxide (EtO), a highly reactive organic compound with extensive industrial applications, poses significant health risks. The association between EtO exposure and stroke was not well established. This study examined the association between EtO exposure and stroke among US adults using data from the 2013-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Methods We used appropriately weighted multifactorial logistic regression models to analyze the data and validated the findings with smoothed curve fitting. Stratified analysis and interaction assessments were performed to evaluate the robustness of the findings. Results The study included 5,071 participants, balanced between men and women, with a stroke prevalence of 4.1%. Higher EtO levels were associated with rising rates of stroke (OR = 1.23, 95% CI: 1.06-1.42). Individuals in the top 25% group displayed a stroke prevalence 1.6 times higher than those in the bottom 25% group (OR = 1.60, 95%CI: 1.03-2.48). Stratified analysis demonstrated a significant positive association between EtO and stroke in individuals under 50 years (OR = 1.94, 95%CI: 1.38-2.72), while no significant association was found in those aged 50 and above (OR = 0.97, 95%CI: 0.83-1.14). Conclusion This study identified a significant association between EtO exposure and stroke occurrence in young adults in the United States.
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- Lingying Le
- Department of Neurology, West China Xiamen Hospital of Sichuan University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital (Xiamen), Fudan University, Xiamen, China
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Madrigano J, Yan D, Liu T, Bonilla E, Yulianti N, Mickley LJ, Marlier ME. Air Pollution and Blood Pressure: Evidence From Indonesia. GEOHEALTH 2024; 8:e2024GH001014. [PMID: 38962697 PMCID: PMC11217989 DOI: 10.1029/2024gh001014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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Indonesia faces significant air quality issues due to multiple emissions sources, including rapid urbanization and peatland fires associated with agricultural land management. Limited prior research has estimated the episodic shock of intense fires on morbidity and mortality in Indonesia but has largely ignored the impact of poor air quality throughout the year on biomarkers of cardiovascular disease risk. We conducted a cross-sectional study of the association between particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5) and blood pressure. Blood pressure measurements were obtained from the fifth wave of the Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS5), an ongoing population-based socioeconomic and health survey. We used the GEOS-Chem chemical transport model to simulate daily PM2.5 concentrations at 0.5° × 0.625° resolution across the IFLS domain. We assessed the association between PM2.5 and diastolic and systolic blood pressure, using mixed effects models with random intercepts for regency/municipality and household and adjusted for individual covariates. An interquartile range increase in monthly PM2.5 exposure was associated with a 0.234 (95% CI: 0.003, 0.464) higher diastolic blood pressure, with a greater association seen in participants age 65 and over (1.16 [95% CI: 0.24, 2.08]). For the same exposure metric, there was a 1.90 (95% CI: 0.43, 3.37) higher systolic blood pressure in participants 65 and older. Our assessment of fire-specific PM2.5 yielded null results, potentially due to the timing and locations of health data collection. To our knowledge, this is the first study to provide evidence for an association between PM2.5 and blood pressure in Indonesia.
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- Jaime Madrigano
- Department of Environmental Health and EngineeringJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthBaltimoreMDUSA
- RAND CorporationSanta MonicaCAUSA
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- Department of Environmental Health SciencesUniversity of California Los AngelesLos AngelesCAUSA
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- School of Engineering and Applied SciencesHarvard UniversityCambridgeMAUSA
- Department of Earth and Planetary SciencesHarvard UniversityCambridgeMAUSA
- Now at Department of Earth System ScienceUniversity of California, IrvineIrvineCAUSA
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- School of Engineering and Applied SciencesHarvard UniversityCambridgeMAUSA
- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied SciencesHarvard UniversityCambridgeMAUSA
- Now at Department of Earth, Environment, and EquityHoward UniversityWashingtonDCUSA
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- Graduate Program Study of Environmental Science/Department of AgrotechnologyUniversity of Palangka RayaPalangka RayaIndonesia
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied SciencesHarvard UniversityCambridgeMAUSA
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- RAND CorporationSanta MonicaCAUSA
- Department of Environmental Health SciencesUniversity of California Los AngelesLos AngelesCAUSA
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Ha S, Abatzoglou JT, Adebiyi A, Ghimire S, Martinez V, Wang M, Basu R. Impacts of heat and wildfire on preterm birth. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 252:119094. [PMID: 38723988 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Climate change continues to increase the frequency, intensity, and duration of heat events and wildfires, both of which are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Few studies simultaneously evaluated exposures to these increasingly common exposures. OBJECTIVES We investigated the relationship between exposure to heat and wildfire smoke and preterm birth (PTB). METHODS In this time-stratified case-crossover study, participants consisted of 85,806 California singleton PTBs (20-36 gestational weeks) from May through October of 2015-2019. Birthing parent ZIP codes were linked to high-resolution daily weather, PM2.5 from wildfire smoke, and ambient air pollution data. Heat day was defined as a day with apparent temperature >98th percentile within each ZIP code and heat wave was defined as ≥2 consecutive heat days. Wildfire-smoke day was defined as a day with any exposure to wildfire-smoke PM2.5. Conditional logistic regression was used to calculate the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) comparing exposures during a hazard period (lags 0-6) compared to control periods. Analyses were adjusted for relative humidity, fine particles, and ozone. RESULTS Wildfire-smoke days were associated with 3.0% increased odds of PTB (ORlag0: 1.03, CI: 1.00-1.05). Compared with white participants, associations appeared stronger among Black, Hispanic, Asian, and American Indians/Alaskan Native participants. Heatwave days (ORlag2: 1.07, CI: 1.02-1.13) were positively associated with PTB, with stronger associations among those simultaneously exposed to wildfire smoke days (ORlag2: 1.19, CI: 1.11-1.27). Similar findings were observed for heat days and when other temperature metrics (e.g., maximum, minimum) were used. DISCUSSION Heat and wildfire increased PTB risk with evidence of synergism. As the occurrence and co-occurrence of these events increase, exposure reduction among pregnant people is critical, especially among racial/ethnic minorities.
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- Sandie Ha
- Department of Public Health, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts, Health Science Research Institute, University of California, 5200 N Lake Rd, 95343, Merced, CA, USA.
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- Department of Management of Complex Systems, School of Engineering, University of California, Merced, USA
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, School of Natural Sciences, University of California, Merced, USA
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- Department of Public Health, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts, Health Science Research Institute, University of California, 5200 N Lake Rd, 95343, Merced, CA, USA
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- Department of Public Health, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts, Health Science Research Institute, University of California, 5200 N Lake Rd, 95343, Merced, CA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Air and Climate Epidemiology Section, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, California Environmental Protection Agency, Oakland, CA, USA
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Gomez HM, Haw TJ, Ilic D, Robinson P, Donovan C, Croft AJ, Vanka KS, Small E, Carroll OR, Kim RY, Mayall JR, Beyene T, Palanisami T, Ngo DTM, Zosky GR, Holliday EG, Jensen ME, McDonald VM, Murphy VE, Gibson PG, Horvat JC. Landscape fire smoke airway exposure impairs respiratory and cardiac function and worsens experimental asthma. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2024; 154:209-221.e6. [PMID: 38513838 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2024.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Millions of people are exposed to landscape fire smoke (LFS) globally, and inhalation of LFS particulate matter (PM) is associated with poor respiratory and cardiovascular outcomes. However, how LFS affects respiratory and cardiovascular function is less well understood. OBJECTIVE We aimed to characterize the pathophysiologic effects of representative LFS airway exposure on respiratory and cardiac function and on asthma outcomes. METHODS LFS was generated using a customized combustion chamber. In 8-week-old female BALB/c mice, low (25 μg/m3, 24-hour equivalent) or moderate (100 μg/m3, 24-hour equivalent) concentrations of LFS PM (10 μm and below [PM10]) were administered daily for 3 (short-term) and 14 (long-term) days in the presence and absence of experimental asthma. Lung inflammation, gene expression, structural changes, and lung function were assessed. In 8-week-old male C57BL/6 mice, low concentrations of LFS PM10 were administered for 3 days. Cardiac function and gene expression were assessed. RESULTS Short- and long-term LFS PM10 airway exposure increased airway hyperresponsiveness and induced steroid insensitivity in experimental asthma, independent of significant changes in airway inflammation. Long-term LFS PM10 airway exposure also decreased gas diffusion. Short-term LFS PM10 airway exposure decreased cardiac function and expression of gene changes relating to oxidative stress and cardiovascular pathologies. CONCLUSIONS We characterized significant detrimental effects of physiologically relevant concentrations and durations of LFS PM10 airway exposure on lung and heart function. Our study provides a platform for assessment of mechanisms that underpin LFS PM10 airway exposure on respiratory and cardiovascular disease outcomes.
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- Henry M Gomez
- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of Newcastle and Immune Health Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, Australia
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- Heart and Stroke Research Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, Newcastle, Australia; College of Health, Medicine, and Wellbeing, Centre of Excellence Newcastle Cardio-Oncology Research Group, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Newcastle, Australia
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- Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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- Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of Newcastle and Immune Health Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, Australia; School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Faculty of Science, Sydney, Australia
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- Heart and Stroke Research Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, Newcastle, Australia; College of Health, Medicine, and Wellbeing, Centre of Excellence Newcastle Cardio-Oncology Research Group, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Newcastle, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of Newcastle and Immune Health Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, Australia; Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of Newcastle and Immune Health Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of Newcastle and Immune Health Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of Newcastle and Immune Health Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, Australia; School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Faculty of Science, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of Newcastle and Immune Health Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle and Asthma and Breathing Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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- Heart and Stroke Research Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, Newcastle, Australia; College of Health, Medicine, and Wellbeing, Centre of Excellence Newcastle Cardio-Oncology Research Group, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Newcastle, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia; College of Health and Medicine, Tasmanian School of Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle and Asthma and Breathing Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle and Asthma and Breathing Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle and Asthma and Breathing Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle and Asthma and Breathing Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of Newcastle and Immune Health Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, Australia.
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Bochenek T, Pytlewski A, Bride D, Gruchlik B, Lelek M, Teodorska M, Nowok M, Wita K, Mizia-Stec K, Horne BD. Associations of air pollution with acute coronary syndromes based on A/B/AB versus O blood types: case-crossover study. Sci Rep 2024; 14:14580. [PMID: 38918482 PMCID: PMC11199661 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-65506-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Short-term exposure to air pollutants may contribute to an increased risk of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). This study assessed the role of short-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) as well as fine and coarse PM (PM10) air pollution in ACS events and the effect of blood groups on this phenomenon. A retrospectively collected database of 9026 patients was evaluated. The study design was a case-crossover using a conditional logistic regression model. The main analysis focused on PM2.5 levels with a 1 day lag until the ACS event, using threshold-modelled predictor for all patients. Secondary analyses utilized separate threshold-modelled predictors for 2-7-days moving averages and for patients from specific ABO blood groups. Additional analysis was performed with the non-threshold models and for PM10 levels. Short-term exposure to increased PM2.5 and PM10 levels at a 1-day lag was associated with elevated risks of ACS (PM2.5: OR = 1.012 per + 10 µg/m3, 95% CI 1.003, 1.021; PM10: OR = 1.014 per + 10 µg/m3, CI 1.002, 1.025) for all patients. Analysis showed that exposure to PM2.5 was associated with increased risk of ACS at a 1-day lag for the A, B or AB group (OR = 1.012 per + 10 µg/m3, CI 1.001, 1.024), but not O group (OR = 1.011 per + 10 µg/m3, CI 0.994, 1.029). Additional analysis showed positive associations between exposure to PM10 and risk of ACS, with 7-days moving average models stratified by blood group revealing that exposures to PM2.5 and PM10 were associated with elevated risk of ACS for patients with group O. Short-term exposures to PM2.5 and PM10 were associated with elevated risk of ACS. Short-term exposure to PM2.5 was positively associated with the risk of ACS for patients with A, B, or AB blood groups for a 1-day lag, while risk in O group was delayed to 7 days.
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- Tomasz Bochenek
- First Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Silesia, Ul. Ziołowa 47, 40-635, Katowice, Poland.
- European Reference Network for Rare, Low Prevalence, Or Complex Diseases of the Heart (ERN GUARD Heart), Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Silesia, Ul. Ziołowa 47, 40-635, Katowice, Poland
- European Reference Network for Rare, Low Prevalence, Or Complex Diseases of the Heart (ERN GUARD Heart), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Silesia, Ul. Ziołowa 47, 40-635, Katowice, Poland
- European Reference Network for Rare, Low Prevalence, Or Complex Diseases of the Heart (ERN GUARD Heart), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Silesia, Ul. Ziołowa 47, 40-635, Katowice, Poland
- European Reference Network for Rare, Low Prevalence, Or Complex Diseases of the Heart (ERN GUARD Heart), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Silesia, Ul. Ziołowa 47, 40-635, Katowice, Poland
- European Reference Network for Rare, Low Prevalence, Or Complex Diseases of the Heart (ERN GUARD Heart), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- Cardiovascular Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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Gao H, Li J, Ma Q, Zhang Q, Li M, Hu X. Causal Associations of Environmental Pollution and Cardiovascular Disease: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study. Glob Heart 2024; 19:52. [PMID: 38911616 PMCID: PMC11192098 DOI: 10.5334/gh.1331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024] Open
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Background There is growing evidence that concentrations of environmental pollutants are previously associated with cardiovascular disease; however, it is unclear whether this association reflects a causal relationship. Methods We utilized a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) approach to investigate how environmental pollution affects the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease. We primarily employed the inverse variance weighted (IVW) method. Additionally, to ensure the robustness of our findings, we conducted several sensitivity analyses using alternative methodologies. These included maximum likelihood, MR-Egger regression, weighted median method and weighted model methods. Results Inverse variance weighted estimates suggested that an SD increase in PM2.5 exposure increased the risk of heart failure (OR = 1.40, 95% CI 1.02-1.93, p = 0.0386). We found that an SD increase in PM10 exposure increased the risk of hypertension (OR = 1.45, 95% CI 1.02-2.05, p = 0.03598) and atrial fibrillation (OR = 1.41, 95% CI 1.03-1.94, p = 0.03461). Exposure to chemical or other fumes in a workplace was found to increase the risk of hypertension (OR = 3.08, 95% CI 1.40-6.78, p = 0.005218), coronary artery disease (OR = 1.81, 95% CI 1.00-3.26, p = 0.04861), coronary heart disease (OR = 3.15, 95% CI 1.21-8.16, p = 0.0183) and myocardial infarction (OR = 3.03, 95% CI 1.13-8.17, p = 0.02802). Conclusion This study reveals the causal relationship between air pollutants and cardiovascular diseases, providing new insights into the protection of cardiovascular diseases.
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- Hui Gao
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First People’s Hospital of Shangqiu, Shangqiu 476000, China
- Graduate School, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First People’s Hospital of Qinzhou, Qinzhou 535000, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Central Hospital of Zibo, Zibo 255000, China
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- Department of Hypertension, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First People’s Hospital of Shangqiu, Shangqiu 476000, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First People’s Hospital of Shangqiu, Shangqiu 476000, China
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Wei L, Donaire-Gonzalez D, Helbich M, van Nunen E, Hoek G, Vermeulen RCH. Validity of Mobility-Based Exposure Assessment of Air Pollution: A Comparative Analysis with Home-Based Exposure Assessment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:10685-10695. [PMID: 38839422 PMCID: PMC11191597 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c10867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Air pollution exposure is typically assessed at the front door where people live in large-scale epidemiological studies, overlooking individuals' daily mobility out-of-home. However, there is limited evidence that incorporating mobility data into personal air pollution assessment improves exposure assessment compared to home-based assessments. This study aimed to compare the agreement between mobility-based and home-based assessments with personal exposure measurements. We measured repeatedly particulate matter (PM2.5) and black carbon (BC) using a sample of 41 older adults in the Netherlands. In total, 104 valid 24 h average personal measurements were collected. Home-based exposures were estimated by combining participants' home locations and temporal-adjusted air pollution maps. Mobility-based estimates of air pollution were computed based on smartphone-based tracking data, temporal-adjusted air pollution maps, indoor-outdoor penetration, and travel mode adjustment. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) revealed that mobility-based estimates significantly improved agreement with personal measurements compared to home-based assessments. For PM2.5, agreement increased by 64% (ICC: 0.39-0.64), and for BC, it increased by 21% (ICC: 0.43-0.52). Our findings suggest that adjusting for indoor-outdoor pollutant ratios in mobility-based assessments can provide more valid estimates of air pollution than the commonly used home-based assessments, with no added value observed from travel mode adjustments.
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- Lai Wei
- Department
of Human Geography and Spatial Planning, Utrecht University, 3584 CB Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Institute
for Risk Assessment Sciences, Utrecht University, 3584 CK Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Human Geography and Spatial Planning, Utrecht University, 3584 CB Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Institute
for Risk Assessment Sciences, Utrecht University, 3584 CK Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Institute
for Risk Assessment Sciences, Utrecht University, 3584 CK Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Institute
for Risk Assessment Sciences, Utrecht University, 3584 CK Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Centre for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Centre, Utrecht University, 3584 CK Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Jia X, Zhang B, Yu Y, Xia W, Lu Z, Guo X, Xue F. Greenness mitigate cause-specific mortality associated with air pollutants in ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients: An ecological health cohort study. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 251:118512. [PMID: 38458591 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Air pollution is one of the most serious environmental risks to mortality of stroke. However, there exists a noteworthy knowledge gap concerning the different stroke subtypes, causes of death, the susceptibility of stroke patient, and the role of greenness in this context. METHODS We analyzed data from an ecological health cohort, which included 334,261 patients aged ≥40 years with stroke (comprising 288,490 ischemic stroke and 45,771 hemorrhagic stroke) during the period 2013-2019. We used Cox proportional hazards models with time-varying exposure to estimate hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) to assess the associations of annual average fine particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and ozone (O3) with both all-cause and cause-specific mortality. Additionally, we conducted analyses to examine the effect modification by greenness and identify potential susceptibility factors through subgroup analyses. RESULT In multivariable-adjusted models, long-term exposure to PM2.5 and NO2 was associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality (HR: 1.038, 95% CI: 1.029-1.047 for PM2.5; HR: 1.055, 95% CI: 1.026-1.085 for NO2, per 10 μg/m3, for ischemic stroke patients; similar for hemorrhagic stroke patients). Gradually increasing effect sizes were shown for CVD mortality and stroke mortality. The HRs of mortality were slightly weaker with high versus low vegetation exposure. Cumulative exposures increased the HRs of pollutant-related mortality, and greater greenness decreased this risk. Two subtypes of stroke patients exhibited diverse patterns of benefit. CONCLUSION Increasing residential greenness attenuates the increased risk of mortality with different patterns due to chronic air pollutants for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, offering valuable insights for precise tertiary stroke prevention strategies.
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- Xianjie Jia
- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Healthcare Big Data Research Institute, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China; Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jinan, China
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- Department of Physiology, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Physiology, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jinan, China.
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Healthcare Big Data Research Institute, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
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Rau AT, Harding AB, Ryan A, Ramirez MR, Renner LM, Berman JD. Ambient air pollution and the risk of violence in primary and secondary school settings: a cross-sectional study. Inj Epidemiol 2024; 11:24. [PMID: 38867329 PMCID: PMC11170797 DOI: 10.1186/s40621-024-00512-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Individual and social characteristics are attributed to violent behavior in schools, yet environmental hazards may play an understudied role. Ambient air pollution has been linked to neurological dysfunction that inhibits decision-making and may result in violent behavior in adult populations. However, little is known on how air pollution may be associated with violent behaviors in children. METHODS A cross-sectional ecologic study was designed to estimate the associations between air pollution (fine particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen dioxide) with the occurrence of violent incidents and incidents involving a weapon among a cohort of children in Minnesota schools (2008-2012). Differences by urban and rural status of schools were also explored. Negative binomial regression models were developed to estimate incidence rate ratios (IRR) and incidence rate differences (IRD) to describe associations between air pollution and violent incidents in school settings. RESULTS Our results indicate that the highest levels of carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter concentrations were associated with increased violent disciplinary incidents. Among the total student population, the 4th quartile of carbon monoxide exposure was associated with an IRD of 775.62 (95% CI 543.2, 1008.05) violent incidents per 100,000 students per school year compared to schools in the lowest quartile of exposure. Comparing the 4th to the 1st quartiles of exposure, nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter had an IRD of 629.16 (95% CI 384.87, 873.46), and 510.49 (95% CI 274.92, 746.05) violent incidents per 100,000 students per school year respectively. Schools in urban settings shared a larger burden of violent incidents associated with air pollution compared to rural schools. CONCLUSIONS Modifying environmental pollutants surrounding school environments, particularly for high exposure communities, may be a novel tool for reducing violence and subsequent injuries in schools.
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- Austin T Rau
- Division of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA.
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- Division of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
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- Division of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
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- Division of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
- Irvine Program in Public Health, University of California, Irvine, CA, 92697, USA
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- University of Minnesota School of Social Work, St. Paul, MN, 55108, USA
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- Division of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
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Huang C, Liu X, Wu Q, Cao J, Zhu X, Wang X, Song Y. Cardiovascular toxic effects of nanoparticles and corresponding molecular mechanisms. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 356:124360. [PMID: 38871171 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Rapid advancements in nanotechnology have been integrated into various disciplines, leading to an increased prevalence of nanoparticle exposure. The widespread utilization of nanomaterials and heightened levels of particulate pollution have prompted government departments to intensify their focus on assessing the safety of nanoparticles (NPs). The cardiovascular system, crucial for maintaining human health, has emerged as vulnerable to damage from nanoparticle exposure. A mounting body of evidence indicates that interactions can occur when NPs come into contact with components of the cardiovascular system, contributing to adverse cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, the underlying molecular mechanisms driving these events remain elusive. This work provides a comprehensive review of recent advance on nanoparticle-induced adverse cardiovascular events and offers insight into the associated molecular mechanisms. Finally, the influencing factors of NPs-induced cardiovascular toxicity are discussed.
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- Chunfeng Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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Xie Z, Shu P, Li F, Chen Y, Yu W, Hu R. Global impact of particulate matter on ischemic stroke. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1398303. [PMID: 38903592 PMCID: PMC11188470 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1398303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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Objective This study assesses the worldwide impact of ischemic stroke caused by ambient particulate matter pollution between 1990 and 2019, utilizing data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2019. Methods An analysis was conducted across various subgroups, including region, Socio-demographic Index (SDI) level, country, age, and gender. The study primarily examined metrics such as death cases, death rate, Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), DALY rate, and age-standardized indicators. The Estimated Annual Percentage Change (EAPC) was calculated to assess trends over time. Results The study found a moderate increase in the global burden of ischemic stroke attributed to ambient particulate matter, with the age-standardized DALY rate showing an EAPC of 0.41. Subgroup analyses indicated the most substantial increases in Western Sub-Saharan Africa (EAPC 2.64), East Asia (EAPC 2.77), and Eastern Sub-Saharan Africa (EAPC 3.80). Low and middle SDI countries displayed the most notable upward trends, with EAPC values of 3.36 and 3.58 for age-standardized death rate (ASDR) and DALY rate, respectively. Specifically, countries like Equatorial Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Yemen experienced the largest increases in ASDR and age-standardized DALY rate. Furthermore, both death and DALY rates from ischemic stroke due to particulate matter showed significant increases with age across all regions. Conclusion The study highlights the increasing worldwide health consequences of ischemic stroke linked to particulate matter pollution, particularly in Asia and Africa. This emphasizes the critical necessity for tailored public health interventions in these regions.
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- Zhouyu Xie
- Department of ICU, Tongxiang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Tongxiang, Zhejiang, China
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- Precision Medicine Research Center, Beilun People’s Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of ICU, Tongxiang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Tongxiang, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of ICU, Tongxiang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Tongxiang, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beilun People’s Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Pathology, Tongxiang First People’s Hospital, Tongxiang, Zhejiang, China
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Bridge LA, Hernández Vargas JA, Trujillo-Cáceres SJ, Beigrezaei S, Chatelan A, Salehi-Abargouei A, Muka T, Uriza-Pinzón JP, Raeisi-Dehkordi H, Franco OH, Grompone G, Artola Arita V. Two cosmoses, one universe: a narrative review exploring the gut microbiome's role in the effect of urban risk factors on vascular ageing. Maturitas 2024; 184:107951. [PMID: 38471294 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2024.107951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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In the face of rising global urbanisation, understanding how the associated environment and lifestyle impact public health is a cornerstone for prevention, research, and clinical practice. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with urban risk factors contributing greatly to its burden. The current narrative review adopts an exposome approach to explore the effect of urban-associated physical-chemical factors (such as air pollution) and lifestyle on cardiovascular health and ageing. In addition, we provide new insights into how these urban-related factors alter the gut microbiome, which has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. We focus on vascular ageing, before disease onset, to promote preventative research and practice. We also discuss how urban ecosystems and social factors may interact with these pathways and provide suggestions for future research, precision prevention and management of vascular ageing. Most importantly, future research and decision-making would benefit from adopting an exposome approach and acknowledging the diverse and boundless universe of the microbiome.
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- Lara Anne Bridge
- Department of Global Public Health and Bioethics, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Global Public Health and Bioethics, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Global Public Health and Bioethics, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Global Public Health and Bioethics, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Geneva School of Health Sciences, HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Research Center for Food Hygiene and Safety, Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Global Public Health and Bioethics, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Global Public Health and Bioethics, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Global Public Health and Bioethics, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Global Public Health and Bioethics, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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Zhu W, Al-Kindi SG, Rajagopalan S, Rao X. Air Pollution in Cardio-Oncology and Unraveling the Environmental Nexus: JACC: CardioOncology State-of-the-Art Review. JACC CardioOncol 2024; 6:347-362. [PMID: 38983383 PMCID: PMC11229557 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccao.2024.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024] Open
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Although recent advancements in cancer therapies have extended the lifespan of patients with cancer, they have also introduced new challenges, including chronic health issues such as cardiovascular disease arising from pre-existing risk factors or cancer therapies. Consequently, cardiovascular disease has become a leading cause of non-cancer-related death among cancer patients, driving the rapid evolution of the cardio-oncology field. Environmental factors, particularly air pollution, significantly contribute to deaths associated with cardiovascular disease and specific cancers, such as lung cancer. Despite these statistics, the health impact of air pollution in the context of cardio-oncology has been largely overlooked in patient care and research. Notably, the impact of air pollution varies widely across geographic areas and among individuals, leading to diverse exposure consequences. This review aims to consolidate epidemiologic and preclinical evidence linking air pollution to cardio-oncology while also exploring associated health disparities and environmental justice issues.
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- Wenqiang Zhu
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Division of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Rodriguez-Iturbe B. Environmental stress and hypertension: the disregarded role of HSP70. J Hum Hypertens 2024; 38:538-541. [PMID: 38773240 DOI: 10.1038/s41371-024-00917-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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- Bernardo Rodriguez-Iturbe
- Department of Nephrology and Mineral Metabolism, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición "Salvador Zubirán", Ciudad de México, Mexico.
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Hasnain MG, Garcia-Esperon C, Tomari YK, Walker R, Saluja T, Rahman MM, Boyle A, Levi CR, Naidu R, Filippelli G, Spratt NJ. Bushfire-smoke trigger hospital admissions with cerebrovascular diseases: Evidence from 2019-20 bushfire in Australia. Eur Stroke J 2024; 9:468-476. [PMID: 38258746 PMCID: PMC11318436 DOI: 10.1177/23969873231223307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Exposure to ambient air pollution is strongly associated with increased cerebrovascular diseases. The 2019-20 bushfire season in Australia burnt 5.4 million hectares of land in New South Wales alone, with smoke so severe it affected cities in Argentina, 11,000 km away. The smoke emitted by bushfires consists of both gaseous and particle components. It is important to note that exposure to particulate matter has been shown to be linked to a heightened risk of stroke, which is the primary kind of cerebrovascular illness, as well as an increased likelihood of hospitalisations and mortality. However, the available data is inadequate in terms of documenting the response of patients diagnosed with a proven cerebrovascular illness to bushfire smoke. Additionally, there is a lack of information about the health effects associated with particulate matter throughout the bushfire season and on days when smoke was present in 2019 and 2020.Therefore, we aimed to determine the effects of (i) short-term air pollution triggered by bushfires and (ii) high smoke days in increasing the daily number of hospital admissions with cerebrovascular diseases. MATERIALS AND METHODS Hospitalisation data were accessed from the admitted patient dataset from seven local Government areas of Hunter New England Local Health District. The bushfire period was defined from 1 October 2019 to 10 February 2020, and a same period from 2018-19 as the control. High bushfire smoke days were days when the average daily concentration of particulate matter was higher than the 95th percentile of the control period. Poisson regression models and fixed effect meta-analysis were used to analyse the data. RESULTS In total, 275 patients with cerebrovascular admissions were identified, with 147 (53.5%) during the bushfire (2019-20) and 128 (46.5%) in the control period (2018-19). There was no significant increase in daily admissions for cerebrovascular disease (Incidence Rate Ratio, IRR: 1.04; 95% CI: 0.81-1.34; p-value: 0.73), acute stroke (IRR: 1.15; 95% CI: 0.88-1.50; p-value: 0.29) or acute ischaemic stroke (IRR: 1.18; 95% CI: 0.87-1.59; p-value: 0.28), over the entire bushfire period. However, the high bushfire smoke days were associated with increased acute ischaemic stroke-related hospital admissions across lead 0-3 and the highest cumulative effect was observed with lead 0 (IRR:1.52; 95% CI: 1.01-2.29; p-value: 0.04). In addition, during the bushfire period, particulate matter, both PM10 and PM2.5 (defined as particulates that have an effective aerodynamic diameter of 10, and 2.5 microns, respectively), were also associated with increased acute ischaemic stroke admissions with a lag of 0-3 days. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION The results suggested a possible association between particulate matter and high smoke days with increased hospital admissions due to acute ischaemic stroke during the recent Australian bushfire season.
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- Md Golam Hasnain
- College of Health, Medicine, and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
- John Hunter Hospital, Hunter New England Local Health District, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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- College of Health, Medicine, and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
- John Hunter Hospital, Hunter New England Local Health District, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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- College of Health, Medicine, and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
- John Hunter Hospital, Hunter New England Local Health District, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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- John Hunter Hospital, Hunter New England Local Health District, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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- College of Health, Medicine, and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
- John Hunter Hospital, Hunter New England Local Health District, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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- The Daffodil Centre, The University of Sydney, A Joint Venture with Cancer Council NSW, Sydney, Australia
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- College of Health, Medicine, and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
- John Hunter Hospital, Hunter New England Local Health District, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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- College of Health, Medicine, and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
- John Hunter Hospital, Hunter New England Local Health District, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation, College of Engineering Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
- CRC for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (crcCARE), The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- College of Health, Medicine, and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
- John Hunter Hospital, Hunter New England Local Health District, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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Li XC, Qian HR, Zhang YY, Zhang QY, Liu JS, Lai HY, Zheng WG, Sun J, Fu B, Zhou XN, Zhang XX. Optimal decision-making in relieving global high temperature-related disease burden by data-driven simulation. Infect Dis Model 2024; 9:618-633. [PMID: 38645696 PMCID: PMC11026972 DOI: 10.1016/j.idm.2024.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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The rapid acceleration of global warming has led to an increased burden of high temperature-related diseases (HTDs), highlighting the need for advanced evidence-based management strategies. We have developed a conceptual framework aimed at alleviating the global burden of HTDs, grounded in the One Health concept. This framework refines the impact pathway and establishes systematic data-driven models to inform the adoption of evidence-based decision-making, tailored to distinct contexts. We collected extensive national-level data from authoritative public databases for the years 2010-2019. The burdens of five categories of disease causes - cardiovascular diseases, infectious respiratory diseases, injuries, metabolic diseases, and non-infectious respiratory diseases - were designated as intermediate outcome variables. The cumulative burden of these five categories, referred to as the total HTD burden, was the final outcome variable. We evaluated the predictive performance of eight models and subsequently introduced twelve intervention measures, allowing us to explore optimal decision-making strategies and assess their corresponding contributions. Our model selection results demonstrated the superior performance of the Graph Neural Network (GNN) model across various metrics. Utilizing simulations driven by the GNN model, we identified a set of optimal intervention strategies for reducing disease burden, specifically tailored to the seven major regions: East Asia and Pacific, Europe and Central Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East and North Africa, North America, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Sectoral mitigation and adaptation measures, acting upon our categories of Infrastructure & Community, Ecosystem Resilience, and Health System Capacity, exhibited particularly strong performance for various regions and diseases. Seven out of twelve interventions were included in the optimal intervention package for each region, including raising low-carbon energy use, increasing energy intensity, improving livestock feed, expanding basic health care delivery coverage, enhancing health financing, addressing air pollution, and improving road infrastructure. The outcome of this study is a global decision-making tool, offering a systematic methodology for policymakers to develop targeted intervention strategies to address the increasingly severe challenge of HTDs in the context of global warming.
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- Xin-Chen Li
- School of Global Health, Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
- Institute of One Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Data Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Global Health, Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
- Institute of One Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Global Health, Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
- Institute of One Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Global Health, Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
- Institute of One Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Data Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Data Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Data Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Data Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Global Health, Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
- Institute of One Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Global Health, Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
- Institute of One Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Zhang W, Zhu A, Ling J, Zhang R, Liu T, Tian T, Niu J, Dong J, Ruan Y. Short-term effects of nitrogen dioxide on inpatient acute myocardial infarction in Lanzhou, China. JOURNAL OF THE AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (1995) 2024; 74:449-456. [PMID: 38739852 DOI: 10.1080/10962247.2024.2350441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) represents a deleterious effect on acute myocardial infarction (AMI), but few relevant studies have been conducted in China. We aim to evaluate the acute effects of NO2 exposure on hospitalization for AMI in Lanzhou, China. In this study, we applied a distributional lag nonlinear model (DLNM) to assess the association between NO2 exposure and AMI hospitalization. We explored the sensitivity of various groups through stratified analysis by gender, age, and season. The daily average concentration of NO2 is 47.50 ± 17.38 µg/m3. We observed a significant exposure-response relationship between NO2 concentration and AMI hospitalization. The single pollutant model analysis shows that NO2 is positively correlated with AMI hospitalization at lag1, lag01, lag02, and lag03. The greatest lag effect estimate occurs at lag01, where a 10 µg/m3 increase in NO2 concentrations is significantly associated with a relative risk (RR) of hospitalization due to AMI of 1.027 [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.013, 1.042]. The results of the stratified analysis by gender, age, and season indicate that males, those aged ≥65 years, and the cold season are more sensitive to the deleterious effects caused by NO2 exposure. Short-term exposure to NO2 can enhance the risk of AMI hospitalization in urban Lanzhou.Implications: Exposure to particulate matter can lead to an increased incidence of AMI. Our study once again shows that NO2 exposure increases the risk of AMI hospital admission. AMI is a common and expensive fatal condition. Reducing NO2 exposure will benefit cardiovascular health and save on healthcare costs.
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- Wancheng Zhang
- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, People's Republic of China
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McClellan SA, Wright R, Muhammed F, Hazlett LD. Impact of Airborne Exposure to PM 10 Increases Susceptibility to P. aeruginosa Infection. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 21:722. [PMID: 38928968 PMCID: PMC11203766 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21060722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
Abstract
The effects of exposure to airborne particulate matter with a size of 10 μm or less (PM10) on C57BL/6 mouse corneas, their response to Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) infection, and the protective effects of SKQ1 were determined. C57BL/6 mouse corneas receiving PBS or SKQ1 were exposed to control (air) or PM10 for 2 weeks, infected, and the disease was documented by clinical score, PMN quantitation, bacterial plate count, RT-PCR and Western blot. PBS-treated, PM10-exposed corneas did not differ at 1 day postinfection (dpi), but exhibited earlier (3 dpi) corneal thinning compared to controls. By 3 dpi, PM10 significantly increased corneal mRNA levels of several pro-inflammatory cytokines, but decreased IL-10, NQO1, GR1, GPX4, and Nrf2 over control. SKQ1 reversed these effects and Western blot selectively confirmed the RT-PCR results. PM10 resulted in higher viable bacterial plate counts at 1 and 3 dpi, but SKQ1 reduced them at 3 dpi. PM10 significantly increased MPO in the cornea at 3 dpi and was reduced by SKQ1. SKQ1, used as an adjunctive treatment to moxifloxacin, was not significantly different from moxifloxacin alone. Exposure to PM10 increased the susceptibility of C57BL/6 to PA infection; SKQ1 significantly reversed these effects, but was not effective as an adjunctive treatment.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48201, USA; (S.A.M.); (R.W.); (F.M.)
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