[cleanairuk_news] Health Effects of Air Quality and Noise - update May 2017
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* Health Effects of Air Quality and Noise - update May 2017 *
By Barbara Rimmington, Researcher, East End Quality of Life Initiative
(Previous edition - April 2017:
http://cleanairuk.org/pipermail/news_cleanairuk.org/2017-May/000112.html)
(Index for previous issues:
http://www.cleanairuk.org/health-air-pollution.html)
*CONTENTS*
1) Impact of green screens on concentrations of particulate matter and
oxides of nitrogen in near road environments
2) How Do People Understand Urban Air Pollution? Exploring Citizens’
Perception on Air Quality, Its Causes and Impacts in Colombian Cities
3) Tallying the bills of mortality from air pollution
4) Estimates and 25-year trends of the global burden of disease
attributable to ambient air pollution: an analysis of data from the
Global Burden of Diseases Study 2015
5) Expressing air pollution-induced health-related externalities in
physical terms with the help of DALYs
6) Respiratory outcomes of ultrafine particulate matter (UFPM) as a
surrogate measure of near-roadway exposures among bicyclists
7) Traffic-related air pollution and spectacles use in schoolchildren
8) Chronic effects of air pollution on lung function after lung
transplantation in the Systems prediction of Chronic Lung Allograft
Dysfunction (SysCLAD) study
9) In vitro model adapted to the study of skin ageing induced by air pollution
10) Transboundary health impacts of transported global air pollution
and international trade
11) Evaluation of in vivo mutagenesis for assessing the health risk of
air pollutants
12) Associations Between Genome-wide Gene Expression and Ambient
Nitrogen Oxides
13) Traffic-related air pollution impact on mouse brain accelerates
myelin and neuritic aging changes with specificity for CA1 neurons
14) Links between noise and air pollution and socioeconomic status
15) Associations of long-term exposure to air pollution and road
traffic noise with cognitive function—An analysis of effect measure
modification
16) Long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and traffic noise and
incident hypertension in seven cohorts of the European study of
cohorts for air pollution effects (ESCAPE)
17) Managing exposure to noise in Europe
18) Noise impacts on health
19) Evaluation of green walls as a passive acoustic insulation system
for buildings
20) Noise Annoyance Is Associated with Depression and Anxiety in the
General Population- The Contribution of Aircraft Noise
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1) Impact of green screens on concentrations of particulate matter and
oxides of nitrogen in near road environments
Anja H. Tremper, David C. Green, Davene Chatter-Singh and Kyri
Eleftheriou-Vaus
The screen was found to be an effective pollution barrier once the ivy
had started growing and a significant impact could be seen once the
screen had matured. The ivy screen led to a decrease in the pollution
concentrations on the playground side of the screen by 24% for NO2 and
38% for PM10. Comparing school hours independently a reduction in
concentrations of up to 36% and 41% were found for NO2 and PM10,
respectively. This demonstrates that the screen is very effective
during daytime hours, when both emissions and exposure are highest.
Environmental Research Group King's College London February 2015 22pp
- read report
(http://www.londonair.org.uk/london/reports/GreenScreen_Report.pdf)
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2) How Do People Understand Urban Air Pollution? Exploring Citizens’
Perception on Air Quality, Its Causes and Impacts in Colombian Cities
Omar Ramírez, Ivan Mura, Juan Felipe Franco
Results show that citizens are aware of the state of air quality and
its health impact is a major concern. Such findings suggest people’s
opinions can be used as provisional indicators in cities without data,
as well as to monitor the results of local air quality management. As
a complementary process, or at the same level of importance given to
technical based policy, citizen participation can contribute to a
collective construction of urban air pollution control strategies.
Open Journal of Air Pollution 6 1-17 - read article
(http://file.scirp.org/pdf/OJAP_2017031411262053.pdf)
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3) Tallying the bills of mortality from air pollution
Douglas W Dockery, John S Evans
The hazard of air pollution episodes was evident in the 4000 excess
deaths (revised to 12 000 deaths) during the Great Smog of 1952 in
London. However, measuring the cumulative health burden of living with
chronically high air pollution is more difficult.
The Lancet April 2017 - read article
(http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(17)30884-X)
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4) Estimates and 25-year trends of the global burden of disease
attributable to ambient air pollution: an analysis of data from the
Global Burden of Diseases Study 2015
Aaron J Cohen, Michael Brauer, Richard Burnett, H Ross Anderson,
Joseph Frostad, Kara Estep, Kalpana Balakrishnan, Bert Brunekreef,
Lalit Dandona, Rakhi Dandona, Valery Feigin, Greg Freedman, Bryan
Hubbell, Amelia Jobling, Haidong Kan, Luke Knibbs, Yang Liu, Randall
Martin, Lidia Morawska, C Arden Pope III, Hwashin Shin, Kurt Straif,
Gavin Shaddick, Matthew Thomas, Rita van Dingenen, Aaron van
Donkelaar, Theo Vos, Christopher J L Murray, Mohammad H Forouzanfar
Ambient air pollution contributed substantially to the global burden
of disease in 2015, which increased over the past 25 years, due to
population ageing, changes in non-communicable disease rates, and
increasing air pollution in low-income and middle-income countries.
Modest reductions in burden will occur in the most polluted countries
unless PM2·5 values are decreased substantially, but there is
potential for substantial health benefits from exposure reduction.
The Lancet April 2017 - read article
(http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(17)30505-6)
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5) Expressing air pollution-induced health-related externalities in
physical terms with the help of DALYs
Till M. Bachmann, Jonathan van der Kamp
Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) allow aggregating air pollution
(AP) impacts. DALYs used in AP impact assessments are dated and prone
to double counting. Up-to-date and consistent DALYs valid for Europe
are identified and discussed. DALY reduction opportunities are
assessed for a French smart grid demonstrator. Morbidity DALYs are
negligible, contrary to impact assessment in monetary terms.
Environment International 103, June 2017, 39–50 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412016306365?dgcid=raven_sd_via_email)
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6) Respiratory outcomes of ultrafine particulate matter (UFPM) as a
surrogate measure of near-roadway exposures among bicyclists
Hye-Youn Park, Susan Gilbreath, Edward Barakatt
This study found significant associations between increased levels of
UFPM concentrations as a proxy for near road traffic pollution, and
decrements in lung function measurements. Our results are related to
short-term exposures, and the long-term health effects of cycling near
heavy traffic require further research. Our study suggests the need to
reduce traffic pollution, particularly near roads. Cyclists should
plan their route to reduce their exposure where possible and further
research on built environment designs may help urban planners to
reduce the potential health concerns of cyclists’ exposure to
traffic-related air pollution.
Environmental Health 201716:6 - read article
(https://ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12940-017-0212-x)
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7) Traffic-related air pollution and spectacles use in schoolchildren
Payam Dadvand, Mark J. Nieuwenhuijsen, Xavier Basagaña, Mar
Alvarez-Pedrerol, Albert Dalmau-Bueno, Marta Cirach, Ioar Rivas, Bert
Brunekreef, Xavier Querol, Ian G. Morgan, Jordi Sunyer
We observed increased risk of spectacles use associated with exposure
to traffic-related air pollution. These findings require further
confirmation by future studies applying more refined outcome measures
such as quantified visual acuity and separating different types of
refractive errors.
PlosOne April 2017 - read article
(https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0167046)
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8) Chronic effects of air pollution on lung function after lung
transplantation in the Systems prediction of Chronic Lung Allograft
Dysfunction (SysCLAD) study
Meriem Benmerad, Rémy Slama, Karine Botturi, Johanna Claustre, Antoine
Roux, Edouard Sage, Martine Reynaud-Gaubert, Carine Gomez, Romain
Kessler, Olivier Brugière, Jean-François Mornex, Sacha Mussot, Marcel
Dahan, Véronique Boussaud, Isabelle Danner-Boucher, Claire Dromer,
Christiane Knoop, Annick Auffray, Johanna Lepeule, Laure Malherbe,
Frederik Meleux, Laurent Nicod, Antoine Magnan, Christophe Pison,
Valérie Siroux
Our study suggests a deleterious effect of chronic exposure to air
pollutants on lung function levels in LTRs, which might be modified
with macrolides.
European Respiratory Journal 2017 49: 1600206 - read abstract
(http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/49/1/1600206)
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9) In vitro model adapted to the study of skin ageing induced by air pollution
Sarah Lecas, Elsa Boursier, Richard Fitoussi, Katell Vié, Isabelle
Momas, Nathalie Seta, Sophie Achard
Air pollutants exposure and skin ageing. 3D-in vitro skin model
adapted for evaluating environmental pollutants. Air-liquid exposure
close to human exposure.
Toxicology Letters 259, 30 September 2016, 60–68 - read abstract
(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxlet.2016.07.026)
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10) Transboundary health impacts of transported global air pollution
and international trade
Qiang Zhang, Xujia Jiang, Dan Tong, Steven J. Davis, Hongyan Zhao,
Guannan Geng, Tong Feng, Bo Zheng, Zifeng Lu, David G. Streets,
Ruijing Ni, Michael Brauer, Aaron van Donkelaar, Randall V. Martin,
Hong Huo, Zhu Liu, Da Pan, Haidong Kan, Yingying Yan, Jintai Lin,
Kebin He, Dabo Guan
Our results reveal that the transboundary health impacts of PM2.5
pollution associated with international trade are greater than those
associated with long-distance atmospheric pollutant transport.
Nature 543, 705–709 (30 March 2017) - read abstract
(http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v543/n7647/full/nature21712.html)
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11) Evaluation of in vivo mutagenesis for assessing the health risk of
air pollutants
Yasunobu Aoki
These results suggest that the mutations identified in transgenic
rodents can help identify environmental mutagens that cause cancer.
Genes and Environment 2017 39:16 - read article
(https://genesenvironment.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s41021-016-0064-6)
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12) Associations Between Genome-wide Gene Expression and Ambient
Nitrogen Oxides
Mostafavi, Nahid; Vlaanderen, Jelle; Portengen, Lutzen; Chadeau-Hyam,
Marc; Modig, Lars; Palli, Domenico; Bergdahl, Ingvar A.; Brunekreef,
Bert; Vineis, Paolo; Hebels, Dennie G. A. J.; Kleinjans, Jos C. S.;
Krogh, Vittorio; Hoek, Gerard; Georgiadis, Panagiotis; Kyrtopoulos,
Soterios .; Vermeulen, Roel
This study provides evidence of subtle changes in gene expression
related to exposure to long-term NOx. On a global level, the observed
changes in the transcriptome may indicate similarities between air
pollution and tobacco induced changes in the transcriptome.
Epidemiology: May 2017 28:3 320–328 - read abstract
(http://journals.lww.com/epidem/Abstract/2017/05000/Associations_Between_Genome_wide_Gene_Expression.4.aspx)
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13) Traffic-related air pollution impact on mouse brain accelerates
myelin and neuritic aging changes with specificity for CA1 neurons
Nicholas C. Woodward, Payam Pakbin, Arian Saffari, Farimah
Shirmohammadi, Amin Haghani, Constantinos Sioutas, Mafalda
Cacciottolo, Todd E. Morgan, Caleb E. Finch
We propose that TRAP-associated human cognitive and white matter
changes involve hippocampal responses to nPM that begin at younger ages.
Neurobiology of Aging May 2017 53, 48–58 - read abstract
(http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2017.01.007)
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14) Links between noise and air pollution and socioeconomic status
Science Communication Unit, University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol
Lower socioeconomic status is generally associated with poorer health,
and both air and noise pollution contribute to a wide range of other
factors influencing human health. But do these health inequalities
arise because of increased exposure to pollution, increased
sensitivity to exposure, increased vulnerabilities, or some
combination? This In-depth Report presents evidence on whether people
in deprived areas are more affected by air and noise pollution — and
suffer greater consequences — than wealthier populations.
Science for Environment Policy 2016 40pp - read report
(http://ec.europa.eu/environment/integration/research/newsalert/pdf/air_noise_pollution_socioeconomic_status_links_IR13_en.pdf)
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15) Associations of long-term exposure to air pollution and road
traffic noise with cognitive function—An analysis of effect measure
modification
Lilian Tzivian, Martha Jokisch, Angela Winkler, Christian Weimar,
Frauke Hennig, Dorothea Sugiri, Vanessa J. Soppa, Nico Dragano,
Raimund Erbel, Karl-Heinz Jöckel, Susanne Moebus
Effect modification of long-term air pollution (AP) and road traffic
noise in the associations with cognitive functions of adults was
investigated. Cross-sectional analysis of data from the first
follow-up examination of the Heinz Nixdorf Recall study was used. AP
and road traffic noise might act synergistically on cognitive function
in adults. Participants exposed to high level of noise showed a
stronger association between AP and cognitive function. The
association between noise and cognitive outcomes was restricted to
those with high AP exposure.
Environment International 103, June 2017, 30–38 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412016309229?dgcid=raven_sd_via_email)
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16) Long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and traffic noise and
incident hypertension in seven cohorts of the European study of
cohorts for air pollution effects (ESCAPE)
Kateryna B Fuks, Gudrun Weinmayr, Xavier Basagaña, Olena Gruzieva,
Regina Hampel, Bente Oftedal, Mette Sørensen, Kathrin Wolf, Geir
Aamodt, Gunn Marit Aasvang
Long-term residential exposures to air pollution and noise are
associated with increased incidence of self-reported hypertension.
Eur Heart J (2017) 38 (13): 983-990 - read abstract
(https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehw413)
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17) Managing exposure to noise in Europe
Noise pollution remains a major environmental health problem in
Europe. Road traffic is the dominant source of environmental noise,
with an estimated 100 million people affected by harmful levels.
Railways, airports and industry are also important sources of noise.
European Environment Agency, April 2017 - read briefing
(https://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/human/noise/sub-sections/noise-in-europe-updated-population-exposure)
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18) Noise impacts on health
Science Communication Unit, University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol
Health efects related to environmental noise result in a cost for
society. Te loss of healthy life years is often valued in euros, but
there are also indirect and hidden costs, such as the cost of medical
treatment (e.g. medication for hypertension or mental illness); loss
of efciency at work due to illness or fatigue resulting from sleep
deprivation or inefective resting periods; reduced creativity and
learning – and even less prosocial behaviour – caused by noise stress,
resulting in safety and security costs. It is therefore essential that
environmental sound is included in diferent policy areas efectively
and efciently: in particular, at a preventive stage.
Science for Environment Policy January 2015 15pp - read thematic issue
(http://ec.europa.eu/environment/integration/research/newsalert/pdf/47si.pdf)
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19) Evaluation of green walls as a passive acoustic insulation system
for buildings
Z. Azkorra, G. Pérez, J. Coma, L.F. Cabeza, S. Bures, J.E. Álvaro, A.
Erkoreka, M. Urrestarazu
Weighted sound reduction index of 15 db were obtained by green wall.
Weighted sound absorption coefficient of 0.40 were found by green
wall. Green wall have significant potential sound insulation for
vegetal architecture.
Applied Acoustics 89, March 2015, 46–56 - read article
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0003682X14002333)
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20) Noise Annoyance Is Associated with Depression and Anxiety in the
General Population- The Contribution of Aircraft Noise
Manfred E. Beutel , Claus Jünger, Eva M. Klein, Philipp Wild, Karl
Lackner, Maria Blettner, Harald Binder, Matthias Michal, Jörg Wiltink,
Elmar Brähler, Thomas Münzel
Strong noise annoyance was associated with a two-fold higher
prevalence of depression and anxiety in the general population. While
we could not relate annoyance due to aircraft noise directly to
depression and anxiety, we established that it was the major source of
annoyance in the sample, exceeding the other sources in those strongly
annoyed. Prospective follow-up data will address the issue of causal
relationships between annoyance and mental health.
PlosOne May 2016 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0155357 - read
article
(http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0155357)
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