[cleanairuk_news] Health Effects of Air Quality and Noise - update March 2017
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* Health Effects of Air Quality and Noise - update March 2017 *
By Barbara Rimmington, Researcher, East End Quality of Life Initiative
(Previous edition - February 2017:
http://cleanairuk.org/pipermail/news_cleanairuk.org/2017-April/000110.html)
(Index for previous issues:
http://www.cleanairuk.org/health-air-pollution.html)
*CONTENTS*
1) Ambient air pollution, traffic noise and adult asthma prevalence: a
BioSHaRE approach
2) Impact of Road Traffic Pollution on Pre-eclampsia and
Pregnancy-induced Hypertensive Disorders
3) Preterm birth associated with maternal fine particulate matter
exposure: A global, regional and national assessment
4) Preconceptional and perinatal exposure to traffic-related air
pollution and eczema in preschool children
5) Prenatal NO2 exposure and ultrasound measures of foetal growth: a
prospective cohort study in Wuhan, China in preschool children
6) Impact of air pollution to gnome of newbornes
7) Preterm birth associated with maternal fine particulate matter
exposure: A global, regional and national assessment
8) Early-life exposure to air pollution and greater use of academic
support services in childhood: a population-based cohort study of
urban children
9) Does Mental Health Status Influence Susceptibility to the
Physiologic Effects of Air Pollution? A Population Based Study of
Canadian Children
10) Exposure to air pollutants during commuting in London: Are there
inequalities among different socio-economic groups?
11) Socioeconomic position and outdoor nitrogen dioxide (NO2) exposure
in Western Europe: A multi-city analysis
12) Influence of exposure to coarse, fine and ultrafine urban
particulate matter and their biological constituents on neural
biomarkers in a randomized controlled crossover study
13) Air pollution alters Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus
pneumoniae biofilms, antibiotic tolerance and colonisation
14) Living near major roads and the incidence of dementia, Parkinson's
disease, and multiple sclerosis: a population-based cohort study
15) Living close to heavy traffic roads, air pollution, and dementia
16) Fine particulate matter on hospital admissions for acute
exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in southwestern
Taiwan during 2006–2012
17) Prospective evaluation of respiratory health benefits from reduced
exposure to airborne particulate matter
18) Exposure to PM2.5 induces aberrant activation of NF-κB in human
airway epithelial cells by downregulating miR-331 expression
19) Air pollution, PM2.5 composition, source factors, and respiratory
symptoms in asthmatic and nonasthmatic children in Santiago, Chile
20) Protection against fine particle-induced pulmonary and systemic
inflammation by omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
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1) Ambient air pollution, traffic noise and adult asthma prevalence: a
BioSHaRE approach
Yutong Cai, Wilma L. Zijlema, Dany Doiron, Marta Blangiardo, Paul R.
Burton, Isabel Fortier, Amadou Gaye, John Gulliver, Kees de Hoogh,
Kristian Hveem, Stéphane Mbatchou, David W. Morley, Ronald P. Stolk,
Paul Elliott, Anna L. Hansell, Susan Hodgson
This study suggests that long-term ambient PM10 exposure is associated
with asthma prevalence in western European adults. Traffic noise is
not associated with asthma prevalence, but its potential to impact on
asthma exacerbations needs further investigation.
European Respiratory Journal 2017 49: 1502127; DOI:
10.1183/13993003.02127-2015 - read abstract
(http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/49/1/1502127)
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2) Impact of Road Traffic Pollution on Pre-eclampsia and
Pregnancy-induced Hypertensive Disorders
Pedersen, Marie; Halldorsson, Thorhallur I.; Olsen, Sjurdur F.;
Hjortebjerg, Dorrit; Ketzel, Matthias; Grandström, Charlotta;
Raaschou-Nielsen, Ole; Sørensen, Mette
Road traffic may be associated with increased risk of pre-eclampsia
and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy through exposure to both air
pollution and noise, although the effects were generally difficult to
separate.
Epidemiology January 2017 28:1 99–106 - read article
(http://journals.lww.com/epidem/Fulltext/2017/01000/Impact_of_Road_Traffic_Pollution_on_Pre_eclampsia.16.aspx)
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3) Preterm birth associated with maternal fine particulate matter
exposure: A global, regional and national assessment
Christopher S. Malley, Johan C.I. Kuylenstierna, Harry W. Vallack,
Daven K. Henze, Hannah Blencowe, Mike R. Ashmore
Ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure is a possible risk
factor for preterm birth. We estimate 2.7–3.4 million preterm births
may be associated with PM2.5 exposure in 2010 globally. South/East
Asia, North Africa/Middle East and West sub-Saharan Africa had largest
burdens. Maternal PM2.5 exposure should be considered alongside other
preterm birth risk factors.
Environment International Available online 10 February 2017 - read
article
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412016305992)
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4) Preconceptional and perinatal exposure to traffic-related air
pollution and eczema in preschool children
Chan Lu, Linjing Deng, Cuiyun Ou, Hong Yuan, Xiang Chen, Qihong Deng
Our findings support the hypothesis on fetal origins of eczema in
early childhood. Exposure to traffic-related pollutant before birth
was associated with eczema development. Eczema may be triggered by air
pollution exposure in the 1st trimester and before pregnancy.
High-level prenatal exposure to traffic related pollution
significantly increased eczema risk.
Journal of Dermatological Science 85:2 85 - 95 - read abstract
(http://www.jdsjournal.com/article/S0923-1811(16)30928-8/abstract)
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5) Prenatal NO2 exposure and ultrasound measures of foetal growth: a
prospective cohort study in Wuhan, China
Weiye Wang, Chunrong Zhong, Li Huang, Xuezhen Zhou, Renjuan Chen,
Jiangyue Wu, Xiating Li, Ting Xiong, Chaoqun Liu, Mei Xiao, Xuefeng
Yang, Liping Hao, Nianhong Yang, Sheng Wei
In this prospective study of Chinese women, maternal NO2 exposure was
inversely associated with foetal growth, and the association was
stronger among female babies and smoking mothers.
OEM 74:3 dx.doi.org/10.1136/oemed-2016-103980 - read abstract
(http://oem.bmj.com/content/74/3/204)
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6) Impact of air pollution to gnome of newbornes
Radim J. Šrám, Pavel Rössner, Jr, Andrea Rössnerová, Miroslav Dostál,
Alena Milcová, Vlasta Švecová, Jana Pulkrabová, Jana Hajšlová, Miloš
Velemínský, Jr
Our observations will indicate possible genetic and oxidative damage
in newborns, which may significantly affect their morbidity.
Cent Eur J Public Health 2016 Dec; 24 (Suppl): S40–S44 - read article
(http://apps.szu.cz/svi/cejph/archiv/2016-sup-06-full.pdf)
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7) Preterm birth associated with maternal fine particulate matter
exposure: A global, regional and national assessment
Christopher S. Malley, Johan C.I. Kuylenstierna, Harry W. Vallack,
Daven K. Henze, Hannah Blencowe, Mike R. Ashmore
Ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure is a possible risk
factor for preterm birth. We estimate 2.7–3.4 million preterm births
may be associated with PM2.5 exposure in 2010 globally. South/East
Asia, North Africa/Middle East and West sub-Saharan Africa had largest
burdens. Maternal PM2.5 exposure should be considered alongside other
preterm birth risk factors.
Environment International 101, April 2017, 173–182 - read article
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412016305992?dgcid=raven_sd_via_email)
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8) Early-life exposure to air pollution and greater use of academic
support services in childhood: a population-based cohort study of
urban children
Jeanette A. StingoneEmail author, Katharine H. McVeigh and Luz Claudio
These findings suggest urban air pollution may affect children’s
neurodevelopment and educational trajectories. They also demonstrate
the use of public health data systems to advance children’s
environmental health research.
Environmental Health 201716:2 DOI: 10.1186/s12940-017-0210-z - read
abstract
(https://ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12940-017-0210-z)
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9) Does Mental Health Status Influence Susceptibility to the
Physiologic Effects of Air Pollution? A Population Based Study of
Canadian Children
Robert E. Dales, Sabit Cakmak
In the Canadian population, children who report mood disorders or
unfavourable emotional symptoms appear to be more vulnerable to the
adverse physiologic effects of air pollution.
PlosOne December 2016 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0168931 -
read article
(http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0168931)
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10) Exposure to air pollutants during commuting in London: Are there
inequalities among different socio-economic groups?
Ioar Rivas, Prashant Kumar, Alex Hagen-Zanker
No systematic relationship between income deprivation and pollutant
level was found. Modes hierarchy for PM concentrations in London
observed as underground ≫ bus > car. Highest PNCs were measured in
London buses, followed by car and underground train. BC was 23% higher
in London buses than cars and influenced by Fe in underground. Air
quality in trains depended on open/closed windows and
above/underground tracks.
Environment International 101, April 2017, 143–157 - read article
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412016305803?dgcid=raven_sd_via_email)
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11) Socioeconomic position and outdoor nitrogen dioxide (NO2) exposure
in Western Europe: A multi-city analysis
Sofia Temam, Emilie Burte, Martin Adam, Josep M. Antó, Xavier
Basagaña, Jean Bousquet, Anne-Elie Carsin, Bruna Galobardes, Dirk
Keidel, Nino Künzli
In Europe, associations between SEP and air pollution are
inconsistent. International studies with comparable multilevel data
are needed. Associations among 16 European cities were compared
showing high heterogeneity. Lower individual-SEP was generally, but
weakly, associated with lower NO2 exposure. Lower neighborhood-SEP was
generally associated with higher NO2 exposure.
Environment International 101, April 2017, 117–124 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412016303981?dgcid=raven_sd_via_email)
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12) Influence of exposure to coarse, fine and ultrafine urban
particulate matter and their biological constituents on neural
biomarkers in a randomized controlled crossover study
Ling Liu, Bruce Urch, Mieczyslaw Szyszkowicz, Mary Speck, Karen
Leingartner, Robin Shutt, Guillaume Pelletier, Diane R. Gold, James A.
Scott, Jeffrey R. Brook, Peter S. Thorne
Healthy volunteers were exposed to filtered clean air, and coarse,
fine and ultrafine particles coming from outdoor air. Endotoxin and
β-1,3-D-glucan in the particles, and neural biomarker levels in blood
and urine were measured. Associations between exposure to particulate
matter and changes in neural biomarkers were examined. Coarse
particles and its biological constituents may influence perturbations
of blood-brain barrier and systemic stress.
Environment International 101, April 2017, 89–95 - read article
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412016307590?dgcid=raven_sd_via_email)
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13) Air pollution alters Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus
pneumoniae biofilms, antibiotic tolerance and colonisation
Shane. J. K. Hussey, Joanne Purves, Natalie Allcock, Vitor E.
Fernandes, Paul S. Monks, Julian M. Ketley, Peter W. Andrew, Julie A.
Morrissey
Our study highlights that air pollution has a significant effect on
bacteria that has been largely overlooked. Consequently these findings
have important implications concerning the impact of air pollution on
human health and bacterial ecosystems worldwide.
Environ Microbiol. doi:10.1111/1462-2920.13686 - read article
(http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1462-2920.13686/full)
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14) Living near major roads and the incidence of dementia, Parkinson's
disease, and multiple sclerosis: a population-based cohort study
Hong Chen, Jeffrey C Kwong, Ray Copes, Karen Tu, Paul J Villeneuve,
Aaron van Donkelaar, Perry Hystad, Randall V Martin, Brian J Murray,
Barry Jessiman, Andrew S Wilton, Alexander Kopp, Richard T Burnett
In this large population-based cohort, living close to heavy traffic
was associated with a higher incidence of dementia, but not with
Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis.
The Lancet 389:10070 718–726, 18 February 2017 - read abstract
(http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(16)32399-6/fulltext?elsca1=etoc)
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15) Living close to heavy traffic roads, air pollution, and dementia
Lilian Calderón-Garcidueñas, Rodolfo Villarreal-Ríos
Increases in chronic non-communicable diseases associated with changes
in global economies and population ageing1 can be attributed at least
partly to the exposure of urban populations to airborne particulate
matter and other pervasive pollutants, poverty, dietary practices, and
decreased levels of physical activity. Understanding the importance of
particulate matter—a complex mixture of solid and liquid particles
suspended in air2—is at the crux of world epidemiological associations
with short-term and long-term cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
The Lancet 389:10070 675–677, 18 February 2017 - read abstract
(http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(16)32596-X/abstract)
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16) Fine particulate matter on hospital admissions for acute
exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in southwestern
Taiwan during 2006–2012
Su-Lun Hwang, Yu-Ching Lin, Su-Er Guo, Chiang-Ting Chou, Chieh-Mo Lin,
Miao-Ching Ch
Findings reveal an association between PM2.5 and HAs for AECOPD in
southwestern Taiwan, particularly during cold season.
International Journal of Environmental Health Research 27:2 2017
95-105 - read abstract
(http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09603123.2017.1278748)
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17) Prospective evaluation of respiratory health benefits from reduced
exposure to airborne particulate matter
Yanhui Hao, Guanghui Zhang, Bin Han, Xiaowen Xu, Nannan Feng, Yong Li,
Our results provide strong evidence for more rigorous air pollution
controls for the health benefit of populations.
International Journal of Environmental Health Research 27:2 2017
126-135 - read abstract
(http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09603123.2017.1292497)
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18) Exposure to PM2.5 induces aberrant activation of NF-κB in human
airway epithelial cells by downregulating miR-331 expression
Lei Song, Dan Li, Xiaoping Li, Lianjun Ma, Xiaoxue Bai, Zhongmei Wen,
Xiufang Zhang, Dong Chen, Liping Peng
Our findings may provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms
underlying the toxicity of PM2.5 exposure and aid in design of new
therapeutic strategies to prevent PM2.5-induced toxicity.
Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology 50, March 2017, 192–199 -
read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S138266891730042X?dgcid=raven_sd_via_email)
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19) Air pollution, PM2.5 composition, source factors, and respiratory
symptoms in asthmatic and nonasthmatic children in Santiago, Chile
Laura Prieto-Parra, Karla Yohannessen, Cecilia Brea, Daniella Vidal,
Carlos A. Ubilla, Pablo Ruiz-Rudolph
Panel study of asthmatic and nonasthmatic children in Santiago, Chile.
Six source factors were found, including traffic, wood-burning and
industrial. Positive associations were observed both for asthmatics
and nonasthmatics. Stronger associations were observed for criteria
air pollutants. Some results suggest stronger associations for the
secondary sulfate source factor.
Environment International 101, April 2017, 190–200 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412017301927?dgcid=raven_sd_via_email)
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20) Protection against fine particle-induced pulmonary and systemic
inflammation by omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
Xiang-Yong Li, Lei Hao, Ying-Hua Liu, Chih-Yu Chen, Victor J. Pai,
Jing X. Kang
Inhaled fine particles are visibly shown to penetrate into multiple
organs. Fine particle exposure induces pulmonary and systemic
inflammation. Enriched tissue omega-3 levels prevent against
particle-induced inflammation. Dietary omega-3 supplementation
ameliorates particle-induced inflammation. Increasing omega-3 intake
could help manage pollution-related health problems.
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects 1861:3, March
2017, 577–584 - read article
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304416516305128)
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