[cleanairuk_news] Health Effects of Air Quality and Noise - update August 2017
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* Health Effects of Air Quality and Noise - update August 2017 *
By Barbara Rimmington, Researcher, East End Quality of Life Initiative
(Previous edition - July 2017:
http://cleanairuk.org/pipermail/news_cleanairuk.org/2017-July/000115.html)
(Index for previous issues:
http://www.cleanairuk.org/health-air-pollution.html)
*NOTICE*
CLEAN AIR SCHOOLS ROUND-TABLE CONFERENCE, Sat 30 Sept, London
Clean Air Schools is a roundtable conference to inspire people who'd
like to see clean air at schools: for their children and pupils. We'll
hear from speakers who've organised projects at their children's
school and local schools for better air quality. Bring your hopes and
experience to share with us; and find people who have similar visions
for our schools.
WHEN: Saturday 30 September 2017 (Starts: 10.30 for 11 am. Ends: 5 pm)
WHERE: Student Central (formerly known at 'ULU - University of London
Union'), Malet Street, London. WC1E 7HY. (Map below.)
COST: Free! All welcome. Please bring your own lunch or there are lots
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*Programme*
*Morning (10.30 for prompt start at) 11 am - 1.00pm*
Talks - Presentations by:
Ahsan Khan of Climate Labs about their Clean Air Camp at a
school in the London Borough of Sutton, earlier this year.
Eleanor Margolies about her project at Dog Kennel Hill school
in London.
Other speakers to be confirmed.
Question, answers and discussion about the talks.
*Afternoon (2 – 5 pm)*
Open Agenda: The afternoon session is open for arrangement by
those attending. We'd love to hear your experience. Please bring your
ideas and any materials which you might need.
*Map*
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*CONTENTS*
1) Health impacts related to urban and transport planning: A burden of
disease assessment
2) Race/Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, Residential Segregation, and
Spatial Variation in Noise Exposure in the Contiguous United States
3) Air Pollution and Risk of Parkinson’s Disease in a Large
Prospective Study of Men
4) Do air pollution and neighborhood greenness exposures improve the
predicted cardiovascular risk?
5) Long-term residential road traffic noise and NO2 exposure in
relation to risk of incident myocardial infarction – A Danish cohort
study
6) Maternal exposure to ambient air pollution and fetal growth in
North-East Scotland: A population-based study using routine ultrasound
scans
7) Prenatal exposure to PM2.5 and birth weight: A pooled analysis from
three North American longitudinal pregnancy cohort studies
8) The role of traffic noise on the association between air pollution
and children's lung function
9) Costs of coronary heart disease and mortality associated with
near-roadway air pollution
10) Association between gaseous air pollutants and inflammatory,
hemostatic and lipid markers in a cohort of midlife women
11) Ambient Air Pollution and Risk of Gestational Hypertension
12) Ambient Coarse Particulate Matter and the Right Ventricle: The
Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis
13) A systematic review of cardiovascular emergency department visits,
hospital admissions and mortality associated with ambient black carbon
14) Population-Level Exposure to Particulate Air Pollution during
Active Travel: Planning for Low-Exposure, Health-Promoting Cities
15) Exposure to Ambient Particulate Matter during Specific Gestational
Periods Produces Adverse Obstetric Consequences in Mice
16) The Imperial County Community Air Monitoring Network: A Model for
Community-based Environmental Monitoring for Public Health Action
17) Air quality inside subway metro indoor environment worldwide: A review
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1) Health impacts related to urban and transport planning: A burden of
disease assessment
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
Failure to meet recommended levels of physical activity, air
pollution, noise, heat and green spaces linked to poor health.
Compliance with recommendations was estimated to prevent >50,000 DALYs
each year in Barcelona, Spain. Compliance was also estimated to result
in direct health care cost savings of >20 million € annually. The
largest share in burden of disease was attributable to traffic noise
exposure. Especially noise related annoyance and sleep disturbance
contributed largely to the burden of disease (>10,000 DALYs).
Environment International 107, October 2017, 243-257 - read abstract
(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2017.07.020)
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2) Race/Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, Residential Segregation, and
Spatial Variation in Noise Exposure in the Contiguous United States
Joan A. Casey, Rachel Morello-Frosch, Daniel J. Mennitt, Kurt
Fristrup, Elizabeth L. Ogburn, Peter James
We found evidence of racial/ethnic and socioeconomic differences in
model-based estimates of noise exposure throughout the United States.
Additional research is needed to determine if differences in noise
exposure may contribute to health disparities in the United States.
Environ Health Perspect; DOI:10.1289/EHP898 - read article
(https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/ehp898/)
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3) Air Pollution and Risk of Parkinson’s Disease in a Large
Prospective Study of Men
Natalia Palacios, Kathryn C. Fitzgerald, Jaime E. Hart, Marc
Weisskopf, Michael A. Schwarzschild, Alberto Ascherio, Francine Laden
In this study, we found no evidence that exposure to air pollution is
a risk factor for PD in men.
Environ Health Perspect; DOI:10.1289/EHP259 - read article
(https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP259)
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4) Do air pollution and neighborhood greenness exposures improve the
predicted cardiovascular risk?
Maayan Yitshak-Sade, Itai Kloog, Victor Novack
Stroke and MI were positively associated with a higher chronic
exposure to coarse PM. Larger amount of neighborhood greenness was
associated with a decreased MI risk. The incorporation of PM and NDVI
did not improve the cardiovascular risk prediction.
Environment International 107, October 2017, 147-153 - read abstract
(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2017.07.011)
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5) Long-term residential road traffic noise and NO2 exposure in
relation to risk of incident myocardial infarction – A Danish cohort
study
Nina Roswall, Ole Raaschou-Nielsen, Matthias Ketzel,.Anders
Gammelmark, Kim Overvad, Anja Olsen, MetteSørensen
Road traffic noise and air pollution affect cardiac health. We found a
higher MI-risk with both exposures before mutual adjustment. After
mutual adjustment, only the association with road traffic noise
remained significant. A high exposure to both pollutants entailed the
highest associations, especially with fatal MI.
Environmental Research 156 July 2017 80-86 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935117300634)
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6) Maternal exposure to ambient air pollution and fetal growth in
North-East Scotland: A population-based study using routine ultrasound
scans
Tom Clemens, Steve Turner, Chris Dibben
We examined the effect of maternal pollution exposure for fetal growth
and size. Exposure to particulates and NO2 strongly associated with
reductions in head growth and size. Effects were strongest for
non-smokers. Pollution effects were observed despite a relatively low
exposure environment.
Environment International 107, October 2017, 216-226 - read article
(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2017.07.018)
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7) Prenatal exposure to PM2.5 and birth weight: A pooled analysis from
three North American longitudinal pregnancy cohort studies
Maria José Rosa, Ashley Pajak, Allan C.Just, Perry E.Sheffield, Itai
Kloog, Joel Schwartz, Brent Coull, Michelle Bosquet Enlow, Andrea
A.Baccarelli, Kathi Huddleston, John E.Niederhuber, Martha María
Téllez Rojo, Robert O.Wright, Chris Gennings, Rosalind J.Wright
Examined association between prenatal PM2.5 and birth weight data from
3 studies. Used novel combinability method to integrate data,
accounting for study heterogeneity. PROGRESS and ACCESS studies were
comparable with regard to covariates. Higher 3rd trimester PM2.5
associated with lower BWGA z-scores in combined analysis
Environment International 107, October 2017, 173-180 - read abstract
(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2017.07.012)
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8) The role of traffic noise on the association between air pollution
and children's lung function
Meredith Franklin, Scott Fruin
The joint effects of traffic noise and air pollution exposure on
health are examined. Noise enhances the detrimental impact of air
pollution on children's lung function. Noise is an important exposure
to include in studies of traffic-related health outcomes.
Environmental Research 157 August 2017 153-159 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S001393511730172X)
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9) Costs of coronary heart disease and mortality associated with
near-roadway air pollution
SylviaBrandt, BrentonDickinson, RakeshGhosh, FrederickLurmann,
LauraPerez, BryanPenfold, JohnWilson, NinoKünzli, RobMcConnell
In Southern California in 2008, coronary heart disease mortality due
to near-roadway airpollution cost $4 - $12 billion.
Near-roadway-attributable hospitalization for heart disease cost $48.6
million in 2008. The cost of NRAP-attributable heart disease is
projected to increase markedly by 2035, duelargely to an aging
population.
Science of The Total Environment 601–602, 1 December 2017 391-396 -
read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969717311737#!)
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10) Association between gaseous air pollutants and inflammatory,
hemostatic and lipid markers in a cohort of midlife women
Xiangmei (May) Wu, Rupa Basu, Brian Malig, Rachel Broadwin, Keita
Ebisu, Ellen B.Gold, Lihong Qi, Carol Derby, Rochelle S.Green
We examined the associations between CVD markers and ambient gases.
Short-term CO exposure was associated with increased levels of
coagulation markers. Long-term exposures to NO2 and SO2 were
associated with reduced HDL and APOA1. PM2.5 exposure confounded
associations between CO/NO2 and hemostatic markers. Exposure to
ambient gases at current NAAQS may increase CVD risks in midlife women.
Environment International 107, October 2017, 131-139 - read abstract
(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2017.07.004)
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11) Ambient Air Pollution and Risk of Gestational Hypertension
Yeyi Zhu, Cuilin Zhang, Danping Liu, Sandie Ha, Sung Soo Kim,
Anna Pollack, Pauline Mendola
Our findings suggest that early exposures to criteria air pollutants,
particularly from transport emissions, and high exposure to several
air toxics before conception may increase GH risk.
American Journal of Epidemiology 186:3, 1 August 2017 334–343 - read
abstract (https://doi.org/10.1093/aje/kwx097)
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12) Ambient Coarse Particulate Matter and the Right Ventricle: The
Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis
Jennifer C. D’Souza, Steven M. Kawut, Laura R. Elkayam, Lianne
Sheppard, Peter S. Thorne, David R. Jacobs, Jr., David A. Bluemke,
Joao A.C. Lima, Joel D. Kaufman, Timothy V. Larson, Sara D. Adar
Alterations to RV structure may represent a mechanism by which
long-term PM10–2.5 exposure increases risks for adverse respiratory
and cardiovascular outcomes, especially among certain susceptible
populations.
Environ Health Perspect; DOI:10.1289/EHP658 - read article
(https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/ehp658/)
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13) A systematic review of cardiovascular emergency department visits,
hospital admissions and mortality associated with ambient black carbon
Luben Thomas, Nichols Jennifer, Dutton Steven, Kirrane Ellena, Owens
Elizabeth, Datko-Williams Laura, Madden Meagan, Sacks Jason
Regional differences in PM2.5-related health effects are often
observed and may be explained by differences in PM2.5 components
observed in different geographical regions. We examine whether or not
there is clear evidence for an independent effect of BC, separate from
that attributed to PM2.5, on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Our results demonstrate generally similar risk for BC or EC and PM2.5;
that is, generally modest, positive associations of each of these
pollutant measurements with cardiovascular outcomes. The possibility
that the similarities in results for BC or EC and PM2.5 could be due
to greater exposure measurement error due to the greater spatial
heterogeneity of BC and EC, especially in the presence of on-road
sources, cannot be ruled out. Our systematic review indicates that BC
or EC is consistently associated with cardiovascular morbidity and
mortality, but is not sufficient to conclude that BC or EC is not just
an indicator for PM mass
Environment International 107, October 2017, 154-162 - read abstract
(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2017.07.005)
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14) Population-Level Exposure to Particulate Air Pollution during
Active Travel: Planning for Low-Exposure, Health-Promoting Cities
Steve Hankey, Greg Lindsey, Julian D. Marshall
Public health officials and urban planners may use our findings to
promote healthy transportation choices. When designing
health-promoting cities, benefits (physical activity) as well as
hazards (air pollution) should be evaluated.
Environ Health Perspect; DOI:10.1289/EHP442 - read article
(https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/ehp442/)
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15) Exposure to Ambient Particulate Matter during Specific Gestational
Periods Produces Adverse Obstetric Consequences in Mice
Jason L. Blum, Lung-Chi Chen, Judith T. Zelikoff
Adverse PM2.5-induced outcomes such as PTB and LBW are dependent upon
the periods of maternal exposure. The results of these experimental
studies could contribute significantly to air pollution policy
decisions in the future.
Environ Health Perspect; DOI:10.1289/EHP1029 - read article
(https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/ehp1029/)
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16) The Imperial County Community Air Monitoring Network: A Model for
Community-based Environmental Monitoring for Public Health Action
Paul B. English, Luis Olmedo, Ester Bejarano, Humberto Lugo, Eduardo
Murillo, Edmund Seto, Michelle Wong, Galatea King, Alexa Wilkie, Dan
Meltzer, Graeme Carvlin, Michael Jerrett, Amanda Northcross
The Network is currently producing real-time particulate matter data
from 40 low-cost sensors throughout Imperial County, one of the
largest community-based air networks in the United States.
Establishment of a community-led air network involves engaging
community members to be citizen-scientists in the monitoring, siting,
and data collection process. Attention to technical issues regarding
instrument calibration and validation and electronic transfer and
storage of data is also essential. Finally, continued community health
improvements will be predicated on facilitating community ownership
and sustainability of the network after research funds have been
expended.
Environ Health Perspect; DOI:10.1289/EHP1772 - read article
(https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP1772)
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17) Air quality inside subway metro indoor environment worldwide: A review
Bin Xu, Jinliang Hao
Detailed summary on air pollutant exposure level in the metro system.
Various air pollutant species inside different countries' metro
system. Mitigations that can significantly affect the pollutant
concentration in metro air. Adverse effect of metro air pollutants
exposure on the health
Environment International 107, October 2017, 33-46 - read abstract
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412017305664?_rdoc=1&_fmt=high&_origin=gateway&_docanchor=&md5=b8429449ccfc9c30159a5f9aeaa92ffb&dgcid=raven_sd_via_email)
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