[cleanairuk_news] Health Effects of Air Quality and Noise - update January 2017
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* Health Effects of Air Quality and Noise - update January 2017 *
By Barbara Rimmington, Researcher, East End Quality of Life Initiative
(Previous edition - December 2016:
http://cleanairuk.org/pipermail/news_cleanairuk.org/2016-December/000107.html)
(Index for previous issues:
http://www.cleanairuk.org/health-air-pollution.html)
*CONTENTS*
1) Urban and Transport Planning Related Exposures and Mortality: A
Health Impact Assessment for Cities
2) Historical Prediction Modeling Approach for Estimating Long-Term
Concentrations of PM2.5 in Cohort Studies before the 1999
Implementation of Widespread Monitoring
3) Ambient Fine Particulate Matter, Outdoor Temperature, and Risk of
Metabolic Syndrome
4) Estimating Causal Effects of Local Air Pollution on Daily Deaths:
Effect of Low Levels
5) Acute respiratory response to traffic-related air pollution during
physical activity performance
6) Air pollution, deprivation and health: understanding relationships
to add value to local air quality management policy and practice in
Wales, UK
7) Associations among plasma metabolite levels and short-term exposure
to PM2.5 and ozone in a cardiac catheterization cohort
8) Differential health effects of short-term exposure to
source-specific particles in London, U.K.
9) Mortality and emergency hospitalizations associated with
atmospheric particulate matter episodes across the UK in spring 2014
10) Traffic-related air pollution and hyperactivity/inattention,
dyslexia and dyscalculia in adolescents of the German GINIplus and
LISAplus birth cohorts
11) The association between particulate air pollution and respiratory
admissions among young children in Hanoi, Vietnam
12) Perinatal Exposure to Traffic-Related Air Pollution and Autism
Spectrum Disorders
13) Epigenome-Wide Meta-Analysis of Methylation in Children Related to
Prenatal NO2 Air Pollution Exposure
14) Ambient air pollution and adverse birth outcomes: Differences by
maternal comorbidities
15) A national study of the association between traffic-related air
pollution and adverse pregnancy outcomes in Canada, 1999–2008
16) Small for gestational age and exposure to particulate air
pollution in the early-life environment of twins
17) Air pollution exposure and preeclampsia among US women with and
without asthma
18) Traffic-related air pollution and childhood acute leukemia in Oklahoma
19) Association between prenatal exposure to ambient diesel
particulate matter and perchloroethylene with children's 3rd grade
standardized test scores
20) Ambient Air Pollution and the Risk of Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
21) Association Between Long-term Exposure to Air Pollution and
Biomarkers Related to Insulin Resistance, Subclinical Inflammation,
and Adipokines
22) Influence of ambient temperature on the heterogeneity of ambient
fine particle chemical composition and disease prevalence
23) Short-term effects of air pollution on hospitalization for acute
myocardial infarction: age effect on lag pattern
24) Seasonal and temperature modifications of the association between
fine particulate air pollution and cardiovascular hospitalization in
New York state
25) Associations between Source-Specific Fine Particulate Matter and
Emergency Department Visits for Respiratory Disease in Four U.S. Cities
26) Long-term exposure to urban air pollution and the relationship
with life expectancy in cohort of 3.5 million people in Silesia
27) Chemical components of respirable particulate matter associated
with emergency hospital admissions for type 2 diabetes mellitus in
Hong Kong
28) The respiratory landscape in China: a focus on air pollution
29) Long-term trend and spatial pattern of PM2.5 induced premature
mortality in China
30) Haze, public health and mitigation measures in China: A review of
the current evidence for further policy response
31) The air quality and health impacts of domestic trans-boundary
pollution in various regions of China
32) Exposure to ambient ultrafine particulate matter alters the
expression of genes in primary human neurons
33) Evaluating the impacts of the clean cities program
34) Air quality in Europe — 2016 report
35) Planting Healthy Air
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1) Urban and Transport Planning Related Exposures and Mortality: A
Health Impact Assessment for Cities
Natalie Mueller, David Rojas-Rueda, Xavier Basagaña, Marta Cirach, Tom
Cole-Hunter, Payam Dadvand, David Donaire-Gonzalez, Maria Foraster,
Mireia Gascon, David Martinez, Cathryn Tonne, Margarita Triguero-Mas,
Antònia Valentín, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen
PA factors and environmental exposures can be modified by changes in
urban and transport planning. We emphasize the need for a) the
reduction of motorized traffic through the promotion of active and
public transport and b) the provision of green infrastructure, both of
which are suggested to provide opportunities for PA and for mitigation
of air pollution, noise, and heat.
Environ Health Perspect; DOI:10.1289/EHP220 - read article
(https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/EHP220/)
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2) Historical Prediction Modeling Approach for Estimating Long-Term
Concentrations of PM2.5 in Cohort Studies before the 1999
Implementation of Widespread Monitoring
Sun-Young Kim, Casey Olives, Lianne Sheppard, Paul D. Sampson, Timothy
V. Larson, Joshua P. Keller, Joel D. Kaufman
Our prediction modeling approach will allow health effects estimation
associated with long-term exposures to PM2.5 over extended time
periods ≤ 30 years.
Environ Health Perspect; DOI:10.1289/EHP131 - read article
(https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/EHP131/)
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3) Ambient Fine Particulate Matter, Outdoor Temperature, and Risk of
Metabolic Syndrome
Rachel S. Wallwork, Elena Colicino, Jia Zhong, Itai Kloog, Brent A.
Coull, Pantel Vokonas, Joel D. Schwartz, Andrea A. Baccarelli
Men living in neighborhoods with worse air quality—with higher PM2.5
levels and/or temperatures than average—showed increased risk of
developing metabolic dysfunctions.
Am. J. Epidemiol. (2017) 185 (1): 30-39 - read abstract
(http://aje.oxfordjournals.org/content/185/1/30.abstract?etoc)
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4) Estimating Causal Effects of Local Air Pollution on Daily Deaths:
Effect of Low Levels
Joel Schwartz, Marie-Abele Bind, Petros Koutrakis
We conclude that there is a causal association of local air pollution
with daily deaths at concentrations below U.S. EPA standards. The
estimated attributable risk in Boston exceeded 1,800 deaths during the
study period, indicating that important public health benefits can
follow from further control efforts.
Environ Health Perspect; DOI:10.1289/EHP232 - read article
(https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/EHP232/)
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5) Acute respiratory response to traffic-related air pollution during
physical activity performance
Florian Matt, Tom Cole-Hunter, David Donaire-Gonzalez, Nadine Kubesch,
David Martínez, Glòria Carrasco-Turigas, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen
Study design allows disentangling respiratory effects on a single
pollutant level. PA acutely increases lung function even in highly
polluted environments. PA and TRAP pre-exposure modify lung function
measurements. PA modifies the acute respiratory effects of air
pollution. PA has the potential to alleviate acute negative effects of
PM upon respiratory airways.
Environment International 97, December 2016, 45–55 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412016305797?dgcid=raven_sd_via_email)
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6) Air pollution, deprivation and health: understanding relationships
to add value to local air quality management policy and practice in
Wales, UK
H. Brunt, J. Barnes, S.J. Jones, J.W.S. Longhurst, G. Scally, E. Hayes
There is a need to reduce air pollution-related risks for all.
However, it is also the case that greater health gains can result from
considering local air pollution problems and solutions in the context
of wider health-determinants and acting on a better understanding of
relationships. Informed and co-ordinated air pollution mitigation and
public health action in high deprivation and pollution areas can
reduce risks and inequalities. To achieve this, greater public health
integration and collaboration in local air quality management policy
and practice is needed.
J Public Health (2016) doi: 10.1093/pubmed/fdw084 - read abstract
(http://jpubhealth.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2016/10/11/pubmed.fdw084.abstract)
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7) Associations among plasma metabolite levels and short-term exposure
to PM2.5 and ozone in a cardiac catheterization cohort
Susanne Breitner, Alexandra Schneider, Robert B Devlin, Cavin K
Ward-Caviness, David Diaz-Sanchez, Lucas M Neas, Wayne E Cascio,
Annette Peters, Elizabeth R Hauser, Svati H Shah, William E Kraus
We explored associations between short-term exposures to PM2.5 and
ozone with plasma metabolite concentrations. PM2.5 and ozone were
associated with changes in plasma metabolite levels. Strongest
association was seen for PM2.5 with a lag of one day and decreased
mean glycine concentrations. Our findings might help to understand the
link between air pollution and cardiovascular disease.
Environment International 97, December 2016, 76–84 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412016305864?dgcid=raven_sd_via_email)
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8) Differential health effects of short-term exposure to
source-specific particles in London, U.K.
Evangelia Samoli, Richard W Atkinson, Antonis Analitis, Gary W Fuller,
David Beddows, David C Green, Ian S Mudway, Roy M Harrison, H Ross
Anderson, Frank J Kelly
No associations between source specific particles and mortality. No
associations between source specific particles and admissions among
the elderly. CVD admissions (15–64 years) associated with traffic or
background urban particles. Most particle sources were associated with
pediatric respiratory admissions. Fuel oil PM10 strongly associated
with pediatric respiratory hospitalizations.
Environment International 97, December 2016, 246–253 - read article
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412016304512?dgcid=raven_sd_via_email)
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9) Mortality and emergency hospitalizations associated with
atmospheric particulate matter episodes across the UK in spring 2014
Helen L. Macintyre, Clare Heaviside, Lucy S. Neal, Paul Agnew, John
Thornes, Sotiris Vardoulakis
In March–April 2014, local and regional PM2.5 air pollution built up
over the UK. PM2.5 during episode days was associated with ~ 600
deaths brought forward in total. Emergency hospitalizations from
exposure to PM2.5 during the episodes were ~ 1500. Short-term health
impact of PM2.5 was 2.0 to 2.7 times that of average spring levels.
Planning for health impacts of PM2.5 episodes may help manage
healthcare resources.
Environment International 97, December 2016, 108–116 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412016302847?dgcid=raven_sd_via_email)
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10) Traffic-related air pollution and hyperactivity/inattention,
dyslexia and dyscalculia in adolescents of the German GINIplus and
LISAplus birth cohorts
Elaine Fuertes, Marie Standl, Joan Forns, Dietrich Berdel, Judith
Garcia-Aymerich, Iana Markevych, Gerd Schulte-Koerne, Dorothea Sugiri,
Tamara Schikowski, Carla M T Tiesler, Joachim Heinrich
Few studies have examined the link between air pollution and
neurodevelopment. PM2.5 mass and absorbance were associated with
hyperactivity in German adolescents. No consistent associations were
found with dyslexia or dyscalculia. Traffic-related air pollution may
adversely affect neurodevelopment.
Environment International 97, December 2016, 85–92 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412016306201?dgcid=raven_sd_via_email)
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11) The association between particulate air pollution and respiratory
admissions among young children in Hanoi, Vietnam
Ly M.T. Luong, Dung Phung, Peter D. Sly, Lidia Morawska, Phong K. Thai
First study on human health impact of air pollution in the north of
Vietnam. Elevated levels of PM10, PM2.5 or PM1 were associated
with respiratory admissions. The smaller PM could have stronger impact
on children respiratory admission. Urgent intervention measures are
needed to control air pollution in Vietnam.
Science of The Total Environment 578, 1 February 2017, 249–255 - read
abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969716316965)
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12) Perinatal Exposure to Traffic-Related Air Pollution and Autism
Spectrum Disorders
Tong Gong, Christina Dalman, Susanne Wicks, Henrik Dal, Cecilia
Magnusson, Cecilia Lundholm, Catarina Almqvist, Göran Pershagen
Early-life exposure to low levels of NOx and PM10 from road traffic
does not appear to increase the risk of ASD.
Environ Health Perspect; DOI:10.1289/EHP118 - read article
(https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/EHP118/)
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13) Epigenome-Wide Meta-Analysis of Methylation in Children Related to
Prenatal NO2 Air Pollution Exposure
Olena Gruzieva, Cheng-Jian Xu, Carrie V. Breton, Isabella
Annesi-Maesano, Josep M. Antó, Charles Auffray, Stéphane Ballereau,
Tom Bellander, Jean Bousquet, Mariona Bustamante, Marie-Aline Charles,
Yvonne de Kluizenaar, Herman T. den Dekker, Liesbeth Duijts, Janine F.
Felix, Ulrike Gehring, Mònica Guxens, Vincent V.W. Jaddoe, Soesma A.
Jankipersadsing, Simon Kebede Merid, Juha Kere, Ashish Kumar,
Nathanael Lemonnier, Johanna Lepeule, Wenche Nystad, Christian Magnus
Page, Sviatlana Panasevich, Dirkje Postma, Rémy Slama, Jordi Sunyer,
Cilla Söderhäll, Jin Yao, Stephanie J. London, Göran Pershagen, Gerard
H. Koppelman, Erik Melén
NO2 exposure during pregnancy was associated with differential
offspring DNA methylation in mitochondria-related genes. Exposure to
NO2 was also linked to differential methylation as well as expression
of genes involved in antioxidant defense pathways.
Environ Health Perspect; DOI:10.1289/EHP36 - read article
(https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/EHP36/)
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14) Ambient air pollution and adverse birth outcomes: Differences by
maternal comorbidities
Eric Lavigne, Abdool S. Yasseen III, David M. Stieb, Perry Hystad,
Aaron van Donkelaar, Randall V. Martin, Jeffrey R. Brook, Daniel L.
Crouse, Richard T. Burnett, Hong Chen, Scott Weichenthal, Markey
Johnson, Paul J. Villeneuve, Mark Walker
Prenatal exposure to air pollution is associated with adverse birth
outcomes. Effects of PM2.5 and NO2 on preterm birth are higher among
diabetic mothers. Effects of ozone on preterm birth are higher among
mothers with asthma.
Environmental Research 148, July 2016, 457–466 - read article
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935116301517)
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15) A national study of the association between traffic-related air
pollution and adverse pregnancy outcomes in Canada, 1999–2008
David M. Stieb, Li Chen, Perry Hystad, Bernardo S. Beckerman, Michael
Jerrett, Michael Tjepkema, Daniel L. Crouse, D. Walter Omariba, Paul
A. Peters, Aaron van Donkelaar, Randall V. Martin, Richard T. Burnett,
Shiliang Liu, Marc Smith-Doiron, Rose M. Dugandzic
Study of approximately 2.5 million Canadian births between 1999 and
2008. Employed a national nitrogen dioxide (NO2) exposure model. NO2
associated with small for gestational age (SGA) and reduced term birth
weight. Associations remained significant after adjustment for PM2.5.
Traffic-related air pollution may increase risk of SGA and reduce term
birth weight.
Environmental Research 148, July 2016, 513–526 - read article
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935116301487)
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16) Small for gestational age and exposure to particulate air
pollution in the early-life environment of twins
Esmée M. Bijnens, Catherine Derom, Marij Gielen, Ellen Winckelmans,
Frans Fierens, Robert Vlietinck, Maurice P. Zeegers, Tim S. Nawrot
Exposure to air pollution is associated with restricted fetal growth
in singletons. No studies have investigated the association of air
pollution with birth weight and small for gestational age in twins.
Maternal air pollution (PM10 and NO2) exposure was estimated over
various time windows during pregnancy in 4,760 twins. Air pollution is
associated with small for gestational age and birth weight in moderate
to late preterm born twins. The within-pair difference in birth weight
increases with higher air pollution exposure during the last month of
pregnancy.
Environmental Research 148, July 2016, 39–45 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S001393511630086X)
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17) Air pollution exposure and preeclampsia among US women with and
without asthma
Pauline Mendola, Maeve Wallace, Danping Liu, Candace Robledo, Tuija
Mӓnnistӧ, Katherine L. Grantz
Asthma is common in pregnancy and asthmatic women have increased
preeclampsia risk. Air pollution could differentially increase
preeclampsia risk for asthmatic women. Preeclampsia risk was higher
for asthmatics than non-asthmatics after VOC exposure. Asthmatics also
had higher risk after whole pregnancy exposure to elemental carbon.
Pregnant women with asthma appear to be particularly vulnerable to air
pollutants.
Environmental Research 148, July 2016, 248–255 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935116301281)
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18) Traffic-related air pollution and childhood acute leukemia in Oklahoma
Amanda E. Janitz, Janis E. Campbell, Sheryl Magzamen, Anne Pate, Julie
A. Stoner, Jennifer D. Peck
Association between traffic-related air pollution and childhood
leukemia. Novel measurement of nitrogen dioxide using satellite-based
model. First to observe association between nitrogen dioxide and acute
myeloid leukemia.
Environmental Research 148, July 2016, 102–111 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935116301177)
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19) Association between prenatal exposure to ambient diesel
particulate matter and perchloroethylene with children's 3rd grade
standardized test scores
Jeanette A. Stingone, Katharine H. McVeigh, Luz Claudio
We assessed associations between diesel and perchloroethylene on
children's test scores. Greater prenatal exposure to both pollutants
was associated with lower math scores. Combined effects of individual
pollutants may additively impact children's health.
Environmental Research 148, July 2016, 144–153 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935116301165)
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20) Ambient Air Pollution and the Risk of Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
Hui-Chen Cheng, Ren-Hao Pan, Huan-Jui Yeh, K. Robert Lai, May-Yung
Yen, Chien-Lung Chan, An-Guor Wang
These results demonstrated a positive association between air
pollution and CRAO onset, particularly in patients with diabetes or
hypertension and those older than 65 years.
Opthalmology December 2016 123,12, 2603–2609 - read abstract
(http://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(16)31093-4/fulltext)
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21) Association Between Long-term Exposure to Air Pollution and
Biomarkers Related to Insulin Resistance, Subclinical Inflammation,
and Adipokines
Kathrin Wolf, Anita Popp, Alexandra Schneider, Susanne Breitner,
Regina Hampel, Wolfgang Rathmann, Christian Herder, Michael Roden,
Wolfgang Koenig, Christa Meisinger, Annette Peters
Our results suggested an association between long-term exposure to air
pollution and IR in the general population was attributable mainly to
individuals with diabetes.
Diabetes 2016 Nov; 65(11): 3314-3326 - read abstract
(http://diabetes.diabetesjournals.org/content/65/11/3314)
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22) Influence of ambient temperature on the heterogeneity of ambient
fine particle chemical composition and disease prevalence
Ilias G. Kavouras, Marie-Cecile G. Chalbot
Ambient temperature may manipulate fine particulate composition. These
differences may be augmented by rising temperatures due to changing
climate. Considering the causal associations between particulate
pollution and pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases, changes in the
composition of particulate pollution may imply adjustments on the
human health impacts.
International Journal of Environmental Health Research 27:1, 2017
27-39 - read abstract
(http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09603123.2016.1257704)
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23) Short-term effects of air pollution on hospitalization for acute
myocardial infarction: age effect on lag pattern
Philippe Collart, Michele Dramaix, Alain Levêque, Yves Coppieters
This study indicates that age plays a major role in the lag pattern.
Younger people have delayed effects, but they are nevertheless
sensitive to air pollution.
International Journal of Environmental Health Research 27:1, 2017
68-81 - read abstract
(http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09603123.2016.1268678)
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24) Seasonal and temperature modifications of the association between
fine particulate air pollution and cardiovascular hospitalization in
New York state
Wan-Hsiang Hsu, Syni-An Hwang, Patrick L. Kinney, Shao Lin
The short-term PM2.5 effect on CVDs is identified, with its seasonal
pattern and modification by temperature. NYC, Long Island & Hudson has
year-round PM2.5 effect on CVDs. The strongest PM2.5 effect on CVDs
exists in winter and at low temperature days. Importance of their
joint effect is shown and also provides insight into the health impact
from a public health perspective.
Science of The Total Environment 578, 1 February 2017, 626–632 - read
abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969716324391)
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25) Associations between Source-Specific Fine Particulate Matter and
Emergency Department Visits for Respiratory Disease in Four U.S. Cities
Jenna R. Krall, James A. Mulholland, Armistead G. Russell, Sivaraman
Balachandran, Andrea Winquist, Paige E. Tolbert, Lance A. Waller,
Stefanie Ebelt Sarnat
We introduced an approach for comparing the chemical compositions of
PM2.5 sources across cities and conducted one of the first multicity
studies of source-specific PM2.5 and ED visits. Across four U.S.
cities, among the primary PM2.5 sources assessed, biomass burning
PM2.5 was most strongly associated with respiratory health.
Environ Health Perspect; DOI:10.1289/EHP271 - read article
(https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/EHP271/)
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26) Long-term exposure to urban air pollution and the relationship
with life expectancy in cohort of 3.5 million people in Silesia
Grzegorz Dziubanek, Anna Spychała, Ewa Marchwińska-Wyrwał, Monika
Rusin, Ilona Hajok, Małgorzata Ćwieląg-Drabek, Agata Piekut
We analyzed the impact of air pollutants on the length of life of the
3.5 million people from the Silesia province in Poland. There is a
statistically significant correlation between chronic exposure to PM10
and benzo(a)pyrene and the length of life. Long-term inhalation
exposure to the mixture of PM10, BaP, Cd and Pb showed the highest
correlation with the length of life. Reduction of the annual average
concentration of PM10 by 1 μg/m3 results in life expectancy prolonged
by 0.1 of the year.
Science of The Total Environment 580, 15 February 2017, 1–8 - read
abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969716326845)
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27) Chemical components of respirable particulate matter associated
with emergency hospital admissions for type 2 diabetes mellitus in
Hong Kong
Shengzhi Sun, Hong Qiu, Kin-Fai Ho, Linwei Tian
Few studies have investigated PM10 components on T2DM emergency
hospitalization. EC and NO3− were associated with T2DM emergency
hospitalization. Traffic, marine vessels, industrial and agricultural
combustion may be targeted on.
Environment International 97, December 2016, 93–99 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016041201630650X?dgcid=raven_sd_via_email)
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28) The respiratory landscape in China: a focus on air pollution
Yadan Ouyang
The 2010 Global Burden of Disease Study found that outdoor air
pollution contributed to 1·2 million premature deaths in China, making
it the fourth leading risk factor for deaths, following dietary risks,
high blood pressure and smoking.
The Lancet 5:1, 16–17, January 2017 - read article
(http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(16)30445-3/fulltext)
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29) Long-term trend and spatial pattern of PM2.5 induced premature
mortality in China
Rong Xie, Clive E. Sabel, Xi Lu, Weimo Zhu, Haidong Kan, Chris P.
Nielsen, Haikun Wang
Spatio-temporal variations of health impacts of PM2.5 in China were
analyzed. Premature deaths attributed to ambient PM2.5 have grown
42% during 2000–2010. Urbanization attracted people migrating into
urban areas with higher PM2.5 levels. Health burdens of ambient PM2.5
exacerbated in some poor inner provinces.
Environment International 97, December 2016, 180–186 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412016303397?dgcid=raven_sd_via_email)
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30) Haze, public health and mitigation measures in China: A review of
the current evidence for further policy response
Jinghong Gao, Alistair Woodward, Sotiris Vardoulakis, Sari Kovats,
Paul Wilkinson, Liping Li, Lei Xu, Jing Li, Jun Yang, Jing Li, Lina
Cao, Xiaobo Liu, Haixia Wu, Qiyong Liu
The relationship between haze pollution and public health in China was
reviewed for the first time. The sources and formation of haze episode
were described. The existing mitigation measures and challenges faced
China were summarized. The potential policy options and future
research directions were discussed. Individual prevention measures
during haze events from the public aspects were further suggested.
Science of The Total Environment 578, 1 February 2017, 148–157 - read
abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969716324299)
31) The air quality and health impacts of domestic trans-boundary
pollution in various regions of China
Y. Gu, S.H.L. Yim
Concentration-response functions are established for Chinese health
assessments. TBI, on average, accounts for 27% of the total PM2.5 in
China. TBI accounts for 18% of premature mortalities (160,000) due to
air pollution in China. 22% of Taiwan premature mortalities due to air
pollution are caused by TBI from China.
Environment International 97, December 2016, 117–124 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016041201630294X?dgcid=raven_sd_via_email)
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32) Exposure to ambient ultrafine particulate matter alters the
expression of genes in primary human neurons
Parrisa Solaimani, Arian Saffari, Constantinos Sioutas, Stephen C.
Bondy, Arezoo Campbell
Aqueous ultrafine particles change expression of noncoding RNAs in
human neurons. Metallothionein 1A and 1F expression was increased by
exposure to particulate matter. Particle-induced genetic changes may
lead to neurodevelopmental abnormalities.
NeuroToxicology 58, January 2017, 50–57 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0161813X1630225X)
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33) Evaluating the impacts of the clean cities program
Shiyong Qiu, Nikhil Kaza
The clean cities program is effective in promoting alternative fueling
stations. The program has potentially shifted travel behaviors from
driving to riding transit. Counties in the program experienced larger
improvements in air quality. In these counties, fewer commuters drive
to work and more use transit.
Science of The Total Environment 579, 1 February 2017, 254–262 - read
abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969716325736)
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34) Air quality in Europe — 2016 report
The present analysis indicates that air-quality policies have
delivered, and continue to deliver, many improvements. Reduced
emissions have improved air quality in Europe, and, for a number of
pollutants, exceedances of European standards are rare. However,
substantial challenges remain and considerable impacts on human health
and on the environment persist. A large proportion of European
populations and ecosystems are still exposed to air pollution that
exceeds European standards and, especially, World Health Organization
(WHO) Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs).
European Environment Agency 2016 88pp - read report
(http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/air-quality-in-europe-2016)
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35) Planting Healthy Air
Street trees can be a part of a cost-effective portfolio of
interventions aimed at controlling particulate matter pollution and
mitigating high temperatures in cities. While trees cannot and should
not replace other strategies to make air healthier, trees can be used
in conjunction with these other strategies to help clean and cool the
air. Moreover, trees provide a multitude of other benefits beyond
healthier air. In the right spot, trees can both help make our air
healthier and our cities more verdant and livable.
The Nature Conservancy 2016 136pp - read report
(https://thought-leadership-production.s3.amazonaws.com/2016/10/28/17/17/50/0615788b-8eaf-4b4f-a02a-8819c68278ef/20160825_PHA_Report_FINAL.pdf)
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