[cleanairuk_news] Health Effects of Air Quality and Noise - update July 2016
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* Health Effects of Air Quality and Noise - update July 2016 *
By Barbara Rimmington, Researcher, East End Quality of Life Initiative
(Previous edition - June 2016:
http://cleanairuk.org/pipermail/news_cleanairuk.org/2016-June/000100.html)
(Index for previous issues:
http://www.cleanairuk.org/health-air-pollution.html)
*NOTICE*
Clean Air Convergence 2016, Saturday 12 November 2016 at Student
Central (formerly Univeristy of London Union - ULU) Malet Street, London
Details: http://cleanairuk.org/convergence-2016.html
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*CONTENTS*
1) Science for Environment Policy THEMATIC ISSUE: Noise impacts on
health January 2015 Issue 47
2) Long-term transportation noise annoyance is associated with
subsequent lower levels of physical activity
3) Association between neighbourhood air pollution concentrations and
dispensed medication for psychiatric disorders in a large longitudinal
cohort of Swedish children and adolescents
4) Association between air pollutants and dementia risk in the elderly
5) Inhalation of diesel exhaust and allergen alters human bronchial
epithelium DNA methylation
6) Traffic-related air pollution exposure is associated with allergic
sensitization, asthma, and poor lung function in middle age
7) The Association Between Air Pollution Exposure and Glucose and
Lipids Levels
8) Association between air pollution and coronary artery calcification
within six metropolitan areas in the USA (the Multi-Ethnic Study of
Atherosclerosis and Air Pollution): a longitudinal cohort study
9) Exposure to Traffic-Related Air Pollution in Relation to
Progression in Physical Disability among Older Adults
10) India Leads the Way: A Health-Centered Strategy for Air Pollution
11) Air pollution—crossing borders
12) Local action to mitigate the health impacts of cars
13) PM2.5 collected in China causes inflammatory and oxidative stress
responses in macrophages through the multiple pathways
14) Association between neighbourhood air pollution concentrations and
dispensed medication for psychiatric disorders in a large longitudinal
cohort of Swedish children and adolescents
15) Exposure to Ambient Air Pollution and Premature Rupture of Membranes
16) Effect of odour on multisensory environmental evaluations of road traffic
17) Nitric oxide-fixation by non-symbiotic hemoglobin proteins in
Arabidopsis thaliana under N-limited conditions
18) Presentations from the latest KCL conference on 21 June 2016 are
now available online - 60 years on from the Clean Air Act - air
pollution in London today
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1) Science for Environment Policy THEMATIC ISSUE: Noise impacts on
health January 2015 Issue 47
Articles include: Transport noise mitigation must consider the medical
impacts; Loss of healthy life due to UK noise exposure valued at €1.34
billion; Health of vulnerable people exposed to noise is
under-researched; Children are more hyperactive if they live near busy
roads; Reviewing the multiple impacts of noise pollution; Preserving
quiet areas improves health; How sounds affect our state of mind.
Science for Environment Policy THEMATIC ISSUE: Noise impacts on health
January 2015 Issue 47 - read journal.
(http://ec.europa.eu/environment/integration/research/newsalert/pdf/47si.pdf)
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2) Long-term transportation noise annoyance is associated with
subsequent lower levels of physical activity
Maria Foraster, Ikenna C. Eze, Danielle Vienneau, Mark Brink,
Christian Cajochen, Seraina Caviezel, Harris Héritier, Emmanuel
Schaffner, Christian Schindler, Miriam Wanner, Jean-Marc Wunderli,
Martin Röösli, Nicole Probst-Hensch
Long-term transportation noise annoyance may contribute to lower
physical activity. The impact could be greater for women, those with
sleep impairment or with chronic diseases. Even low noise annoyance
ratings could impact health. The association could relate to sleep
disturbance and/or to the environmental quality perception. This study
suggests additional mechanisms of noise towards cardiometabolic
diseases.
Environment International 91, May 2016, 341–349 - read article
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412016300897)
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3) Association between neighbourhood air pollution concentrations and
dispensed medication for psychiatric disorders in a large longitudinal
cohort of Swedish children and adolescents
Anna Oudin, Lennart Bråbäck, Daniel Oudin Åström, Magnus Strömgren,
Bertil Forsberg
There may be a link between exposure to air pollution and dispensed
medications for certain psychiatric disorders in children and
adolescents even at the relatively low levels of air pollution in the
study regions. The findings should be corroborated by others.
BMJ Open 2016;6:e010004 doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2015-010004 - read article
(http://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/6/6/e010004.full?sid=a5e2796a-c879-456b-872f-1a9dff9efe9f)
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4) Association between air pollutants and dementia risk in the elderly
Yun-Chun Wu, Yuan-Chien Lin, Hwa-Lung Yu, Jen-Hau Chen, Ta-Fu Chen, Yu
Sun, Li-Li Wen, Ping-Keung Yip, Yi-Min Chu, Yen-Ching Chen
Long-term exposure to the highest tertile of PM10 or ozone was
significantly associated with an increased risk of AD and VaD.
Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring
1(2), June 2015, 220–228 - read article
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352872915000457)
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5) Inhalation of diesel exhaust and allergen alters human bronchial
epithelium DNA methylation
Rachel L. Clifford, Meaghan J. Jones, Julia L. MacIsaac, Lisa M.
McEwen, Sarah J. Goodman, Sara Mostafavi, Michael S. Kobor, Chris
Carlsten
These findings suggest that specific exposures can prime the lung for
changes in DNA methylation induced by a subsequent insult.
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2016.03.046 - read abstract
(http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(16)30273-1/abstract)
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6) Traffic-related air pollution exposure is associated with allergic
sensitization, asthma, and poor lung function in middle age
Gayan Bowatte, Caroline J. Lodge, Luke D. Knibbs, Adrian J. Lowe,
Bircan Erbas, Martine Dennekamp, Guy B. Marks, Graham Giles, Stephen
Morrison, Bruce Thompson, Paul S. Thomas, Jennie Hui, Jennifer L.
Perret, Michael J. Abramson, Haydn Walters, Melanie C. Matheson,
Shyamali C. Dharmage
Even relatively low TRAP exposures confer an increased risk of adverse
respiratory and allergic outcomes in genetically susceptible
individuals.
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2016.05.008 - read abstract
(http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(16)30357-8/abstract)
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7) The Association Between Air Pollution Exposure and Glucose and
Lipids Levels
Maayan Yitshak Sade, Itai Kloog, Idit F. Liberty, Joel Schwartz, Victor Novack
Intermediate-term, but not short term, exposure to PM is associated
with alterations in glucose, HbA1c, and lipids, especially among
people with diabetes.
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1210/jc.2016-1378 - read abstract
(http://press.endocrine.org/doi/abs/10.1210/jc.2016-1378)
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8) Association between air pollution and coronary artery calcification
within six metropolitan areas in the USA (the Multi-Ethnic Study of
Atherosclerosis and Air Pollution): a longitudinal cohort study
Joel D Kaufman, Sara D Adar, R Graham Barr, Matthew Budoff, Gregory L
Burke, Cynthia L Curl, Martha L Daviglus, Ana V Diez Roux, Amanda J
Gassett, David R Jacobs Jr, Richard Kronmal, Timothy V Larson, Ana
Navas-Acien, Casey Olives, Paul D Sampson, Lianne Sheppard, David S
Siscovick, James H Stein, Adam A Szpiro, Karol E Watson
Increased concentrations of PM2·5 and traffic-related air pollution
within metropolitan areas, in ranges commonly encountered worldwide,
are associated with progression in coronary calcification, consistent
with acceleration of atherosclerosis. This study supports the case for
global efforts of pollution reduction in prevention of cardiovascular
diseases.
The Lancet Online First DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(16)00378-0 - read abstract
(http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(16)00378-0/abstract)
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9) Exposure to Traffic-Related Air Pollution in Relation to
Progression in Physical Disability among Older Adults
Jennifer Weuve, Joel D. Kaufman, Adam A. Szpiro, Cynthia Curl, Robin
C. Puett, Todd Beck, Denis A. Evans, Carlos F. Mendes de Leon
These data join a growing body of evidence suggesting that TRAP
exposures may accelerate aging-related declines in health.
Environ Health Perspect; DOI:10.1289/ehp.1510089 - read article
(http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/15-10089/)
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10) India Leads the Way: A Health-Centered Strategy for Air Pollution
Ambuj Sagar, Kalpana Balakrishnan, Sarath Guttikunda, Anumita
Roychowdhury, Kirk R. Smith
The Government of India has recently initiated unprecedented efforts
to address the substantial national health burden attributable to
ambient and household air pollution.
Environ Health Perspect; DOI:10.1289/EHP90 - read article
(http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/EHP90/)
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11) Air pollution—crossing borders
Editorial in The Lancet 388,10040, p103, 9 July 2016 - read article
(http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(16)31019-4/fulltext?elsca1=etoc)
Energy and Air Pollution. World Energy Outlook Special Report
Around 18 000 people die each day as a result of air pollution. In
fact, the number of deaths attributed to air pollution each year – 6.5
million deaths – is, according to the World Health Organization (WHO),
much greater than the number from HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and road
injuries combined.
International Energy Agency, 2016, 266pp - read report
(http://www.iea.org/publications/freepublications/publication/WorldEnergyOutlookSpecialReport2016EnergyandAirPollution.pdf)
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12) Local action to mitigate the health impacts of cars
The UK Faculty of Public Health (FPH) recommends a “major shift away
from cars in favour of active travel: walking, cycling and public
transport” in order to reduce the health harms of road transport and
improve the health of the population and individuals
Faculty of Public Health 2016 10pp - read report
(http://www.fph.org.uk/uploads/Briefing%20statement%20-%20Impact%20of%20cars.pdf)
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13) PM2.5 collected in China causes inflammatory and oxidative stress
responses in macrophages through the multiple pathways
Kanae Bekki, Tomohiro Ito, Yasuhiro Yoshida, Cuiying He, Keiichi
Arashidani, Miao He, Guifan Sun, Yang Zeng, Hideko Sone, Naoki
Kunugita, Takamichi Ichinose
PM2.5 collected in China causes inflammation and oxidative stress in
macrophages. PM2.5 causes inflammation mainly through endotoxin and
AhR pathways. PM2.5 causes oxidative stress via other pathways, such
as quinone compounds.
Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology 45, July 2016, 362–369 -
read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1382668916301600)
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14) Association between neighbourhood air pollution concentrations and
dispensed medication for psychiatric disorders in a large longitudinal
cohort of Swedish children and adolescents
Anna Oudin, Lennart Bråbäck, Daniel Oudin Åström, Magnus Strömgren,
Bertil Forsberg
There may be a link between exposure to air pollution and dispensed
medications for certain psychiatric disorders in children and
adolescents even at the relatively low levels of air pollution in the
study regions. The findings should be corroborated by others.
BMJ Open 2016;6:e010004 - read article
(http://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/6/6/e010004.full)
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15) Exposure to Ambient Air Pollution and Premature Rupture of Membranes
Maeve E. Wallace, Katherine L. Grantz, Danping Liu, Yeyi Zhu, Sung Soo
Kim, Pauline Mendola
Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is a major factor that
predisposes women to preterm delivery. In the 5 hours preceding
delivery, there were 3%–7% increases in risk associated with exposure
to ozone and particulate matter less than 2.5 µm in aerodynamic
diameter and inverse associations with exposure to carbon monoxide and
nitrogen oxides. Acute and long-term air pollutant exposures merit
further study in relation to PROM.
Am. J. Epidemiol. (2016) 183 (12): 1114-1121 - read abstract
(http://aje.oxfordjournals.org/content/183/12/1114.abstract?etoc)
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16) Effect of odour on multisensory environmental evaluations of road traffic
Like Jiang, Massimiliano Masullo, Luigi Maffei
This study shows that Odour presence did not have significant main
effect on any of the evaluations, but has significant interactions
with Traffic level on Noise Annoyance and with Tree screening on
Landscape Quality, indicating the potential of odour to modulate noise
and visual landscape perceptions in specific environmental content.
Environmental Impact Assessment Review 60, September 2016, 126–133 -
read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0195925515300676)
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17) Nitric oxide-fixation by non-symbiotic hemoglobin proteins in
Arabidopsis thaliana under N-limited conditions
Gitto Thomas Kuruthukulangarakoola, Jiangli Zhang, Andreas Albert,
Barbro Winkler, Hans Lang, Franz Buegger, Frank Gaupels, Werner
Heller, Bernhard Michalke, Hakan Sarioglu,
Jörg-Peter Schnitzler, Kim Henrik Hebelstrup, Jörg Durner, Christian
Lindermayr
Nitric oxide is an important signalling molecule which is involved in
many different physiological processes in plants. Here we report about
a NO-fixing mechanism in Arabidopsis, which allows the fixation of
atmospheric NO into nitrogen metabolism.
Plant Cell & Environment, May 2016, doi: 10.1111/pce.12773 - read
abstract (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/pce.12773/full)
/download pdf
(http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/pce.12773/full)
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18) Presentations from the latest KCL conference on 21 June 2016 are
now available online - 60 years on from the Clean Air Act - air
pollution in London today
- view presentations (http://www.londonair.org.uk/london/asp/LAQNSeminar/)
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