[cleanairuk_news] Health Effects of Air Quality and Noise - update July 2014
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* Health Effects of Air Quality and Noise - update July 2014 *
By Barbara Rimmington, Researcher, East End Quality of Life Initiative
(Previous edition - June/July 2014:
http://cleanairuk.org/pipermail/news_cleanairuk.org/2014-July/000072.html
Index page for Health Effects of Air Quality and Noise:
http://www.cleanairuk.org/health-air-pollution.html)
*Notice*
Conference: Air Quality and Health in Sheffield Conference, Friday
17th October 2014. Speakers include Dr Ian Mudway from Kings College
London, Alan Andrews from Client Earth, and Councillor Jack Scott from
Sheffield City Council. The conference will be chaired by Jack Peace,
editor of the Air Quality Bulletin. Book online
(https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/air-quality-and-health-in-sheffield-tickets-12134934917?gws_rd=ssl).
*CONTENTS*
1) Particulate air pollution and preeclampsia: a source-based analysis
2) Nitrogen dioxide and mortality: review and meta-analysis of
long-term studies
3) Comparison of ambient airborne PM2.5, PM2.5 absorbance and nitrogen
dioxide ratios measured in 1999 and 2009 in three areas in Europe
4) Urban air quality: The challenge of traffic non-exhaust emissions
5) A study of air pollutants influencing life expectancy and longevity
from spatial perspective in China
6) Real-driving emissions from cars and light commercial vehicles –
Results from 13 years remote sensing at Zurich/CH
7) The influence of roadside vegetation barriers on airborne
nanoparticles and pedestrians exposure under varying wind conditions
8) Limited effect of urban tree vegetation on NO2 and O3
concentrations near a traffic route
9) Effects of prenatal community violence and ambient air pollution on
childhood wheeze in an urban population
10) Decline of ambient air pollution levels due to measures to control
automobile emissions and effects on the prevalence of respiratory and
allergic disorders among children in Japan
11) Airborne particulate matter (PM2.5) and the prevalence of allergic
conjunctivitis in Japan
12) Effects of ambient levels of traffic-derived air pollution on the
ocular surface: Analysis of symptoms, conjunctival goblet cell count
and mucin 5AC gene expression
13) Association of short-term increases in ambient air pollution and
timing of initial asthma diagnosis among medicaid-enrolled children in
a metropolitan area
14) Air pollution and limb defects: A matched-pairs case-control study
in Taiwan
15) Associations between prenatal exposure to air pollution, small for
gestational age, and term low birthweight in a state-wide birth cohort
16) Road traffic noise, sleep and mental health
17) Updated exposure-response relationship between road traffic noise
and coronary heart diseases: A meta-analysis
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1) Particulate air pollution and preeclampsia: a source-based analysis
Payam Dadvand, Bart Ostro, Fulvio Amato, Francesc Figueras, María-Cruz
Minguillón, David Martinez, Xavier Basagaña, Xavier Querol, Mark
Nieuwenhuijsen
Risk of preeclampsia was associated with exposure to PM10 brake dust
and combined traffic-related sources.
Occup Environ Med 2014;71:570-577 - read abstract
(http://oem.bmj.com/content/71/8/570.abstract.html?etoc)
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2) Nitrogen dioxide and mortality: review and meta-analysis of
long-term studies
Annunziata Faustini, Regula Rapp, Francesco Forastiere
There is evidence of a long-term effect of NO2 on mortality as great
as that of PM2.5. An independent effect of NO2 emerged from
multipollutant models.
ERJ February 20, 2014 erj01147-2013 - read abstract
(http://www.erj.ersjournals.com/content/early/2014/02/20/09031936.00114713.abstract)
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3) Comparison of ambient airborne PM2.5, PM2.5 absorbance and nitrogen
dioxide ratios measured in 1999 and 2009 in three areas in Europe
John L. Durant, Rob Beelen, Marloes Eeftens, Kees Meliefste, Josef
Cyrys, Joachim Heinrich, Tom Bellander, Marie Lewné, Bert Brunekreef,
Gerard Hoek
Epidemiological studies often use nitrogen dioxide (NO2) or proximity
to roads to characterize exposure to more health-relevant pollutants
(e.g., fine particles or black carbon aerosol) in vehicle exhaust. Due
to the introduction of diesel-soot filters, particle-to-NO2 ratios may
have decreased, but little information is available about these ratios
over time. Our study aim was to evaluate the change in particle-to-NO2
ratios between 1999 and 2009.
Science of The Total Environment 487, 15 July 2014, 290–298 - read
abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969714005130)
4) Urban air quality: The challenge of traffic non-exhaust emissions
Fulvio Amato, Flemming R. Cassee, Hugo A.C. Denier van der Gon, Robert
Gehrig, Mats Gustafsson, Wolfgang Hafner, Roy M. Harrison, Magdalena
Jozwicka, Frank J. Kelly, Teresa Moreno, Andre S.H. Prevot, Martijn
Schaap, Jordi Sunyer, Xavier Querol
Only few in vivo toxicity and epidemiological studies focused
specifically on non-exhaust sources. Further experiments are needed to
better separate individual contributions and health effects. Need of
understanding of the interaction between road surface texture,
moisture, chemistry, dust load and dust emission. Poor emission
inventorying on resuspension and heavy metals. The optimal mitigation
strategy for each climatic region is still unknown.
Journal of Hazardous Materials 275, 30 June 2014, 31–36 - read
abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030438941400315X)
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5) A study of air pollutants influencing life expectancy and longevity
from spatial perspective in China
Li Wang, BingganWei, Yonghua Li, Hairong Li, Fengying Zhang, Mark
Rosenberg, Linsheng Yang, Jixia Huang, Thomas Krafft, Wuyi Wang
Using GWR to investigate the spatial correlations between health and
air pollutants. Difference of 10 μg/m3 in SO2 can cause adjusted 0.28
year in life expectancy. Difference of 10 μg/m3 in PM10 can lead to a
difference of 2.23 in longevity ratio. Per capita GDP was positively
associating with life expectancy in China.
Science of The Total Environment 487, 15 July 2014, 57–64 - read
abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S004896971400494X)
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6) Real-driving emissions from cars and light commercial vehicles –
Results from 13 years remote sensing at Zurich/CH
Yuche Chen, Jens Borken-Kleefeld
Real-driving emission factors from 13 years of on-road remote vehicle
sensing. NOx emissions from diesel cars and light commercial vehicles
several times above limit value. Confirming HBEFA emission factors,
but discrepancy with London remote sensing emissions. Significant
uncertainty in primary NO2 exhaust emissions.
Atmospheric Environment 88, May 2014, 157–164 - read absract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1352231014000594)
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7) The influence of roadside vegetation barriers on airborne
nanoparticles and pedestrians exposure under varying wind conditions
Abdullah N. Al-Dabbous, Prashant Kumar
Sequential measurements of nanoparticles around a vegetation barrier
are made. Effect of a vegetation barrier on alleviating the movement
of particles is studied. Traffic-produced nanoparticles for roadside
pedestrian exposure are investigated. Vegetation barrier found to
reduce PNCs by ∼37% during the cross-road winds. Presence of
vegetation barrier reduced the respiratory deposited doses by ∼36%.
Atmospheric Environment 90, June 2014, 113–124 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1352231014002258)
8) Limited effect of urban tree vegetation on NO2 and O3
concentrations near a traffic route
Maria Grundström, Håkan Pleijel
NO2 was reduced by 7% inside an urban forest stand compared to
outside. The magnitude of the effect was not related to autumn
senescence. For O3 the effect was smaller and non-significant.
Environmental Pollution 189, June 2014, 73–76 - read article
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0269749114000773)
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9) Effects of prenatal community violence and ambient air pollution on
childhood wheeze in an urban population
Yueh-Hsiu Mathilda Chiu, Brent A. Coull, Michelle J. Sternthal, Itai
Kloog, Joel Schwartz, Sheldon Cohen, Rosalind J. Wright
These findings suggest that both prenatal community violence and air
pollution can contribute to respiratory health in these urban
children. Moreover, place-based psychosocial stressors might affect
host resistance such that physical pollutants can have adverse
effects, even at relatively lower levels.
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 133;3 713–722.e4, March
2014 - read abstract
(http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(13)01469-3/abstract)
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10) Decline of ambient air pollution levels due to measures to control
automobile emissions and effects on the prevalence of respiratory and
allergic disorders among children in Japan
Hideki Hasunuma, Yasushi Ishimaru, Yoshiko Yoda, Masayuki Shima
Measures to control automobile emissions improved the air quality in
Japan. We evaluated the effects of improved air quality on children׳s
health. The prevalence of asthma decreased in areas with lower levels
of air pollution. Enforcement of emissions controls may decrease the
prevalence of asthma.
Environmental Research 131, May 2014, 111–118 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935114000528)
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11) Airborne particulate matter (PM2.5) and the prevalence of allergic
conjunctivitis in Japan
Tatsuya Mimura, Takamichi Ichinose, Satoru Yamagami, Hiroshi
Fujishima, Yuko Kamei, Mari Goto, Sachiko Takada, Masao Matsubara
We examined the association of PM2.5 with allergic conjunctivitis. The
number of outpatient associated with the PM2.5 level. PM2.5 was a
significant predictor of the number of outpatient visits. PM2.5 may
have a pathological role in the development of allergic conjunctivitis.
Science of The Total Environment 487, 15 July 2014, 493–499 - read
abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969714005671)
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12) Effects of ambient levels of traffic-derived air pollution on the
ocular surface: Analysis of symptoms, conjunctival goblet cell count
and mucin 5AC gene expression
André Augusto Miranda Torricelli, Monique Matsuda, Priscila Novaes,
Alfésio Luiz Ferreira Braga, Paulo Hilário Nascimento Saldiva, Milton
Ruiz Alves, Mário Luiz Ribeiro Monteiro
Ocular surface abnormalities occur in response to NO2 and PM exposure.
Ambient air pollution alters goblet-cell density in ocular
conjunctival epithelium. Muc5AC expression acts as an adaptive
response of the ocular surface.
Environmental Research 131, May 2014, 59–63 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935114000413)
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13) Association of short-term increases in ambient air pollution and
timing of initial asthma diagnosis among medicaid-enrolled children in
a metropolitan area
Judy K. Wendt, Elaine Symanski, Thomas H. Stock, Wenyaw Chan, Xianglin L. Du
Short-term air pollution exposure is associated with asthma symptoms
in children. Whether these exposures impact the timing of initial
asthma diagnosis is unknown. Asthma diagnosis was more likely after
periods of higher air pollution exposure. Acute air pollution exposure
may be a proximal trigger of initial asthma symptoms.
Environmental Research 131, May 2014, 50–58 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935114000401)
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14) Air pollution and limb defects: A matched-pairs case-control study
in Taiwan
Yu-Ting Lin, Yungling Leo Lee, Chau-Ren Jung, Jouni J.K. Jaakkola,
Bing-Fang Hwang
We assessed the association between air pollution and specific limb
defects in Taiwan. We focused on the first three months exposure in
which limb formation is occurring in the fetus. Pregnant women
exposure to SO2 and O3 may associate with the risk of limb defects
among preterm births.
Environmental Research 132, July 2014, 273–280 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935114001200)
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15) Associations between prenatal exposure to air pollution, small for
gestational age, and term low birthweight in a state-wide birth cohort
Lisa C. Vinikoor-Imler, J. Allen Davis, Robert E. Meyer, Lynne C.
Messer, Thomas J. Luben
We examined all births in North Carolina occurring between 2003 and
2005. O3 concentrations during the third trimester were associated
with small for gestational age and with term low birthweight. PM2.5
concentrations had null or slightly inverse associations with small
for gestational age and term low birthweight.
Environmental Research 132, July 2014, 132–139 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935114000875)
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16) Road traffic noise, sleep and mental health
Karin Sygna, Gunn Marit Aasvang, Geir Aamodt, Bente Oftedal, Norun
Hjertager Krog
We examined the relationship between road traffic noise and
psychological distress. We also tested if sleep quality modifies the
noise–mental health relationship. There was a weak positive
association between noise and psychological distress. This association
was only found among people with poor sleep quality.
Environmental Research 131, May 2014, 17–24 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935114000371)
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17) Updated exposure-response relationship between road traffic noise
and coronary heart diseases: A meta-analysis
Wolfgang Babisch
A meta-analysis of 14 studies (17 individual effect estimates) on the
association between road traffic noise and coronary heart diseases was
carried out. A significant pooled estimate of the relative risk of
1.08 (95% confidence interval: 1.04, 1.13) per increase of the
weighted day-night noise level L DN of 10 dB (A) was found within the
range of approximately 52-77 dB (A) (5 dB-category midpoints). The
results gave no statistically significant indication of heterogeneity
between the results of individual studies. However, stratified
analyses showed that the treatment of gender in the studies, the
lowest age of study subjects and the lowest cut-off of noise levels
had an impact on the effect estimates of different studies. The result
of the meta-analysis complies quantitatively with the result of a
recent meta-analysis on the association between road traffic noise and
hypertension. Road traffic noise is a significant risk factor for
cardiovascular diseases.
Noise Health 2014;16:1-9 - read article
(http://www.noiseandhealth.org/article.asp?issn=1463-1741;year=2014;volume=16;issue=68;spage=1;epage=9;aulast=Babisch)
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