Air Quality
Excess heart attack mortality occurs during heat waves, days of poor air quality in China
Researchers in China estimated that nearly 3% of all MI deaths in Jiangsu province during a 5-year period could be attributed to a combination of extreme temperature exposure and poor air quality.
Top in allergy/asthma: Alpha-gal syndrome testing; NASA public health projects
Although the number of alpha-gal syndrome tests increased in Tennessee from 2013 to 2022, the proportion of confirmed cases remained stable, recent data show.
Low-cost monitors accurately measure indoor air quality for pregnant women with asthma
WASHINGTON — Low-cost remote systems accurately monitored indoor air pollution and asthma health among high-risk pregnant women with asthma, according to data presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
NASA program seeks collaborators for research, public health projects
WASHINGTON — Representatives from NASA attended the American Thoracic Society International Conference to discuss its Health and Air Quality program and highlight the availability of its data for research and other collaborations.
Air quality, noise among environmental variables linked to decreased sleep efficiency
Air quality, noise and temperature levels were all associated with decreased sleep efficiency, according to a recent study, although such associations may not be apparent to individuals.
On the State of the Air report: ‘Now is a really good time’ for clean air efforts
With many U.S. citizens still at risk for air pollution exposure, the American Lung Association is urging the Biden administration to speed up execution of their clean air plans, according to an association press release.
Air pollution raises risk for first-year ED visits in preterm, full-term infants
Preterm and full-term infants faced similar elevated risks for ED visits in their first year when they were exposed to higher levels of fine particulate matter 2.5 m or less in diameter, according to results published in JAMA Network Open.
Link between wildfire smoke, preterm birth driven by spontaneous preterm birth
Increases in spontaneous preterm birth drove the association between wildfire smoke exposure and increased risk for preterm birth, according to data presented at The Pregnancy Meeting.
Ambient air pollution exposure associated with depression, anxiety
Long-term joint exposure to multiple air pollutants at low concentrations may be associated with an increased risk of depression and anxiety, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Higher levels of metal, sulfur in air linked to poor respiratory health in children
Elevations in metal, sulfur and particle oxidative potential in the air strengthened the link between short-term exposure to outdoor pollution and respiratory hospitalizations among children, according to study results.