[cleanairuk_news] Health Effects of Air Quality and Noise - update December 2015
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* Health Effects of Air Quality and Noise - update December 2015 *
By Barbara Rimmington, Researcher, East End Quality of Life Initiative
(Previous edition - November 2015:
http://cleanairuk.org/pipermail/news_cleanairuk.org/2016-January/000093.html)
(Index for previous issues:
http://www.cleanairuk.org/health-air-pollution.html)
*CONTENTS*
1) Long-term exposure to residential traffic noise and changes in body
weight and waist circumference: A cohort study
2) Environmental noise and incident mental health problems: A
prospective cohort study among school children in Germany
3) The association between lung cancer incidence and ambient air
pollution in China: A spatiotemporal analysis
4) Ambient air pollution and risk of tuberculosis: a cohort study
5) Outdoor air pollution exposures and micronuclei frequencies in
lymphocytes from pregnant women and newborns in Crete, Greece (Rhea
cohort)
6)Prospective Study of Ambient Particulate Matter Exposure and Risk of
Pulmonary Embolism in the Nurses’ Health Study Cohort
7) Evaluation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
attributed to atmospheric O3, NO2, and SO2 using Air Q Model
(2011–2012 year)
8) Early life exposure to ambient air pollution and childhood asthma in China
9) Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter and incidence of type
2 diabetes mellitus in a cohort study: effects of total and
traffic-specific air pollution
10) The health benefits of reducing air pollution in Sydney, Australia
11) Ethnic differences in ambient air pollution and risk of acute
ischemic stroke
12) Characterisation of nanoparticle emissions and exposure at traffic
intersections through fast–response mobile and sequential measurements
13) Comparison of charged nanoparticle concentrations near busy roads
and overhead high-voltage power lines
14) Cost saving potential in cardiovascular hospital costs due to
reduction in air pollution
15) Gender-specific differences of interaction between obesity and air
pollution on stroke and cardiovascular diseases in Chinese adults from
a high pollution range area: A large population based cross sectional
study
16) Reduced gene expression levels after chronic exposure to high
concentrations of air pollutant
17) Residential Proximity to Major Roadways Is Associated With
Increased Levels of AC133+ Circulating Angiogenic Cells
18) Ambient air pollution and neurotoxicity on brain structure:
Evidence from women's health initiative memory study
19) Influence of walking route choice on primary school children's
exposure to air pollution — A proof of concept study using simulation
20) Prenatal Ambient Air Pollution, Placental Mitochondrial DNA
Content, and Birth Weight in the INMA (Spain) and ENVIRONAGE (Belgium)
Birth Cohorts
21) CPRE Road Noise Map
22) European Commission Noise Evaluation of regulatory fitness
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1) Long-term exposure to residential traffic noise and changes in body
weight and waist circumference: A cohort study
Jeppe S. Christensen, Ole Raaschou-Nielsen, Anne Tjønneland, Rikke B.
Nordsborg, Steen S. Jensen, Thorkild I.A. Sørensen, Mette Sørensen
Traffic noise induce sleep disturbance and stress. Sleep disturbances
and stress may affect the human metabolism and lead to changes in
weight and waist circumference. A nationwide case-control study with
historical, residential modeling of traffic noise. We find small
effects of traffic noise on development of adiposity.
Environmental Research 143,A November 2015, 154–161 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935115301055)
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2) Environmental noise and incident mental health problems: A
prospective cohort study among school children in Germany
Stefanie Dreger, Nicole Meyer, Hermann Fromme, Gabriele Bolte, for the
Study Group of the GME cohort
Exposure to noise may impair children's mental health. First cohort
study on health impacts of several environmental noise sources at
home. Association of noise exposure with incident children's mental
health problems. Road traffic noise and noise by neighbours play a
major role. Results further strengthen the need to prevent
environmental noise exposure.
Environmental Research 143,A November 2015, 49–54 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935115300475)
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3) The association between lung cancer incidence and ambient air
pollution in China: A spatiotemporal analysis
Yuming Guo, Hongmei Zeng, Rongshou Zheng, Shanshan Li, Adrian G.
Barnett, Siwei Zhang, Xiaonong Zou, Rachel Huxley, Wanqing Chen, Gail
Williams
The increased risks of lung cancer incidence were associated with
PM2.5 and ozone air pollution. Control measures to reduce air
pollution would likely lower the future incidence of lung cancer.
Environmental Research 144,A, January 2016, 60–65 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935115301341)
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4) Ambient air pollution and risk of tuberculosis: a cohort study
Ting-Chun Lai, Chen-Yuan Chiang, Chang-Fu Wu, Shiang-Lin Yang,
Ding-Ping Liu, Chang-Chuan Chan, Hsien-Ho Lin
Our study revealed a possible link between ambient air pollution and
risk of active tuberculosis. Since people from developing countries
continue to be exposed to high levels of ambient air pollution and to
experience high rates of tuberculosis, the impact of worsening air
pollution on global tuberculosis control warrants further investigation.
Occup Environ Med 2016;73:56-61 - read abstract
(http://oem.bmj.com/content/73/1/56.abstract?etoc)
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5) Outdoor air pollution exposures and micronuclei frequencies in
lymphocytes from pregnant women and newborns in Crete, Greece (Rhea
cohort)
Cristina O'Callaghan-Gordo, Eleni Fthenou, Marie Pedersen, Ana
Espinosa, Leda Chatzi, Rob Beelen, Georgia Chalkiadaki, Ilse
Decordier, Gerard Hoek, Domenico Franco Merlo, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen,
Theano Roumeliotaki, Marina Vafeiadi, Kim Vande Loock, Jos Kleinjans,
Euripides Stephanou, Micheline Kirsch-Volders, Manolis Kogevinas
We examined micronuclei (MN) in maternal and cord blood and air
pollution exposure. We identified interaction of air pollution with
vitamin C intake and smoking. PM2.5 is associated with higher MN in
mothers, especially if vitamin C intake is low. PM2.5–10, PM10, NO2
and NOx are associated with increased MN in smoker mothers. No
associations were found for newborn.
Environmental Research 143,A, November 2015, 170–176 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935115301080)
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6)Prospective Study of Ambient Particulate Matter Exposure and Risk of
Pulmonary Embolism in the Nurses’ Health Study Cohort
Vivian C. Pun, Jaime E. Hart, Christopher Kabrhel, Carlos A. Camargo
Jr., Andrea A. Baccarelli, Francine Laden
We provide evidence that PM in the prior 1 and 12 months is associated
with Pulmonary Embolism risk. Our results also suggest that women with
underlying health conditions may be more susceptible to PE after PM
exposure.
Environ Health Perspect; DOI:10.1289/ehp.1408927 - read article
(http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/1408927/)
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7) Evaluation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
attributed to atmospheric O3, NO2, and SO2 using Air Q Model
(2011–2012 year)
Mohammad Ghanbari Ghozikali, Behzad Heibati, Kazem Naddafi, Itai
Kloog, Gea Oliveri Conti, Riccardo Polosa, Margherita Ferrante
We assessed the air pollution impact on mortality in Tabriz, Iran in
2011–2012. The methodology developed by the WHO was used for this
purpose. Average annual O3, SO2 and NO2 were 40, 21, and 29 µg/m3
respectively. 2%, 0.7% and 0.5% of HA COPD were attributed to O3, NO2
and SO2. O3 and NO2 decreased respect to 2008–2009 monitoring, SO2
increased.
Environmental Research 144,A, January 2016, 99–105 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935115301286)
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8) Early life exposure to ambient air pollution and childhood asthma in China
Qihong Deng, Chan Lu, Dan Norbäck, Carl-Gustaf Bornehag, Yinping
Zhang, Weiwei Liu, Hong Yuan, Jan Sundell
Early life exposure to ambient air pollution is associated with
childhood asthma. Level and source of air pollution act important
roles in the development of asthma. Asthmatic risk of air pollution is
higher for the male and the younger. Combined industrial and traffic
air pollution elevates the asthmatic risk. Asthmatic risk of
industrial air pollution in China cannot be overlooked.
Environmental Research 143,A November 2015, 83–92 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935115300980)
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9) Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter and incidence of type
2 diabetes mellitus in a cohort study: effects of total and
traffic-specific air pollution
Gudrun Weinmayr, Frauke Hennig, Kateryna Fuks, Michael Nonnemacher,
Hermann Jakobs, Stefan Möhlenkamp, Raimund Erbel, Karl-Heinz Jöckel,
Barbara Hoffmann, Susanne Moebus and on behalf of the Heinz Nixdorf
Recall Investigator Group
Long-term exposure to total PM increases type two diabetes risk in the
general population, as does living close to a major road. Local
traffic-specific PM was related to higher risks for type two diabetes
than total PM.
Environmental Health 2015, 14:53 - read article
(http://www.ehjournal.net/content/14/1/53)
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10) The health benefits of reducing air pollution in Sydney, Australia
Richard A. Broome, Neal Fann, Tina J. Navin Cristina, Charles Fulcher,
Hiep Duc, Geoffrey G. Morgan
Ambient levels of fine particles (PM2.5) and ozone in Sydney,
Australia, are low compared to other industrialized nations. However,
even at low levels, in these pollutants have an important public
health impact, causing approximately 2% of deaths and 1.8% of
life-years lost. Reducing PM2.5 and ozone by even a small amount will
reduce the number of premature deaths and hospital admissions.
Environmental Research 143,A November 2015, 19–25 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935115300773)
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11) Ethnic differences in ambient air pollution and risk of acute
ischemic stroke
Jeffrey J. Wing, Sara D. Adar, Brisa N. Sánchez, Lewis B. Morgenstern,
Melinda A. Smith, Lynda D. Lisabeth
First study to examine possible ethnic differences in air pollution on
stroke risk. Case-crossover design to assess associations between
PM2.5/O3 and stroke incidence. Suggestive association between PM2.5
and ischemic stroke among Mexican Americans. Suggestive association
between O3 and ischemic stroke among non-Hispanic whites. Further
study in diverse populations is warranted.
Environmental Research 143,A November 2015, 62–67 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935115300979)
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12) Characterisation of nanoparticle emissions and exposure at traffic
intersections through fast–response mobile and sequential measurements
Anju Goela, Prashant Kumar
Particle number size distributions were measured inside and outside
the car. Peak number concentration at traffic signal was 29-fold of
those during free–flow. Size-resolved inside to outside concentration
ratio follows a power-law fit form. Number concentration is
exponentially dependent on driving speed at intersections. About 2% of
total commuting time at intersections corresponded to ∼25% of total
doses.
Atmospheric Environment 107, April 2015, 374–390 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1352231015001193)
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13) Comparison of charged nanoparticle concentrations near busy roads
and overhead high-voltage power lines
E.R. Jayaratne, X. Ling, L. Morawska
Charged particle concentrations near busy roads can exceed that under
power lines. Within 10 m of a freeway, this difference is 15 times as
much. The difference is more than twice up to a distance of 40 m.
These findings are relevant to human exposure and urban planning.
Science of The Total Environment 526, 1 September 2015, 14–18 - read
abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969715300103)
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14) Cost saving potential in cardiovascular hospital costs due to
reduction in air pollution
Stefanie Devos, Bianca Cox, Stijn Dhondt, Tim Nawrot, Koen Putman
Improved methodology chain to estimate potential hospital cost savings
for Belgium. PM2.5&10, NO2 are significantly associated with
cardiovascular emergency admissions. Ischemic heart disease and heart
rhythm disturbances are significant subcategories. 10% reduction in
air pollution exposure averts at least €14 M/year on hospital costs.
Achieving WHO guidelines results in minimum €51 M/year on averted
hospital costs.
Science of The Total Environment 527–528, 15 September 2015, 413–419 -
read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S004896971530019X)
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15) Gender-specific differences of interaction between obesity and air
pollution on stroke and cardiovascular diseases in Chinese adults from
a high pollution range area: A large population based cross sectional
study
Xiao-Di Qin, Zhengmin Qian, Michael G. Vaughn, Edwin Trevathan, Brett
Emo, Gunther Paul, Wan-Hui Ren, Yuan-Tao Hao, Guang-Hui Dong
Few studies assessed interactions of obesity and air pollution on CVDs
in Chinese. We included a large population of 24,845 Chinese adults
from three cities of China. Obesity enhanced the effects of air
pollution on stoke and CVDs in Chinese adults. Modification of obesity
was significant only in females.
Science of The Total Environment 529, 1 October 2015, 243–248 - read
abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969715300991)
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16) Reduced gene expression levels after chronic exposure to high
concentrations of air pollutants
Pavel Rossner Jr, Elena Tulupova, Andrea Rossnerova, Helena Libalova,
Katerina Honkova, Hans Gmuender, Anna Pastorkova, Vlasta Svecova, Jan
Topinka, Radim J. Sram
We analyzed the effect of air pollution on gene expression in human
subjects. Gene expression profiles differed in samples from various
locations and seasons. In more polluted area the number of deregulated
genes and pathways decreased. Immune response and neurodegenerative
diseases associated pathways were affected. Our data may be explained
by adaptation to chronic exposure to air pollution.
Mutation Research/Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis
780, October 2015, 60–70 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0027510715300300)
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17) Residential Proximity to Major Roadways Is Associated With
Increased Levels of AC133+ Circulating Angiogenic Cells
Natasha DeJarnett, Ray Yeager, Daniel J. Conklin, Jongmin Lee, Timothy
E. O’Toole, James McCracken, Wes Abplanalp, Sanjay Srivastava, Daniel
W. Riggs, Ihab Hamzeh, Stephen Wagner, Atul Chugh, Andrew DeFilippis,
Tiffany Ciszewski, Brad Wyatt, Carrie Becher, Deirdre Higdon, Kenneth
S. Ramos, David J. Tollerud, John A. Myers, Shesh N. Rai, Jasmit Shah,
Nagma Zafar, Sathya S. Krishnasamy, Sumanth D. Prabhu, Aruni Bhatnagar
Living close to a major roadway is associated with elevated levels of
circulating cells positive for the early stem marker AC133+. This may
reflect an increased need for vascular repair. Levels of these cells
in peripheral blood may be a sensitive index of cardiovascular injury
because of residential proximity to roadways.
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology 2015; 35: 2468-2477
- read abstract
(http://atvb.ahajournals.org/content/35/11/2468.abstract?sid=05d41657-7c90-410b-8706-7442c9d9e1d3)
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18) Ambient air pollution and neurotoxicity on brain structure:
Evidence from women's health initiative memory study
Jiu-Chiuan Chen, Xinhui Wang, Gregory A. Wellenius, Marc L. Serre, Ira
Driscoll, Ramon Casanova, John J. McArdle, JoAnn E. Manson, Helena C.
Chui,Mark A. Espeland
PM2.5 exposure may contribute to white matter (WM) loss in older
women. Future studies are needed to determine whether exposures result
in myelination disturbance, disruption of axonal integrity, damages to
oligodendrocytes, or other WM neuropathologies.
Ann Neurol 2015;78:466–476 - read abstract
(http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ana.24460/abstract)
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19) Influence of walking route choice on primary school children's
exposure to air pollution — A proof of concept study using simulation
Anna Mölter, Sarah Lindley
Network analysis can be used to identify less polluted walking routes.
We carried out a simulation of 100,000 walking routes to primary
schools. For most routes relative reductions in exposure exceeded the
increase in duration. Identifying less polluted school routes could
provide health benefits for children.
Science of The Total Environment 530–531, 15 October 2015, 257–262 -
read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969715301765)
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20) Prenatal Ambient Air Pollution, Placental Mitochondrial DNA
Content, and Birth Weight in the INMA (Spain) and ENVIRONAGE (Belgium)
Birth Cohorts
Diana B.P. Clemente, Maribel Casas, Nadia Vilahur, Haizea Begiristain,
Mariona Bustamante, Anne-Elie Carsin, Mariana F. Fernández, Frans
Fierens, Wilfried Gyselaers, Carmen Iñiguez, Bram G. Janssen, Wouter
Lefebvre, Sabrina Llop, Nicolás Olea, Marie Pedersen, Nicky Pieters,
Loreto Santa Marina, Ana Souto, Adonina Tardón, Charlotte Vanpoucke,
Martine Vrijheid, Jordi Sunyer, Tim S. Nawrot
Our results suggest that mtDNA content can be one of the potential
mediators of the association between prenatal air pollution exposure
and birth weight.
Environ Health Perspect; DOI:10.1289/ehp.1408981 - read abstract
(http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/1408981/)
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21) CPRE Road Noise Map
This map shows average daytime noise levels from motorways and busy A
roads in England. It also highlights which roads Highways England took
responsibility for in April 2015, as well as nationally protected
landscapes.
Campaign to Protect Rural England Road Noise Map
(http://maps.cpre.org.uk/road_noise_map.html)
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22) European Commission Noise Evaluation of regulatory fitness
The health implications of environmental noise can be described as the
number of people with (severe) annoyance and (severe) sleep
disturbance and the number of residents with hypertension, hospital
admissions due to cardiovascular disease and premature mortality
related to noise exposure. These health effects are the most
investigated non-auditory health endpoints of noise exposure.
Working Papers 1, 2 and 3 available to download
(http://ec.europa.eu/environment/noise/evaluation_en.htm)
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