scholarly journals Association between Ambient Air Pollution and Asthma Prevalence in Different Population Groups Residing in Eastern Texas, USA

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amit Gorai ◽  
Paul Tchounwou ◽  
Francis Tuluri
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Ambient Air Pollution ◽  
Asthma Prevalence ◽  
Population Groups

scholarly journals Ambient air pollution, traffic noise and adult asthma prevalence: a BioSHaRE approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 1502127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yutong Cai ◽  
Wilma L. Zijlema ◽  
Dany Doiron ◽  
Marta Blangiardo ◽  
Paul R. Burton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Noise Exposure ◽  
Traffic Noise ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Ambient Air Pollution ◽  
Asthma Prevalence ◽  
Pool Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adult Asthma ◽  
Logistic Regression Models

We investigated the effects of both ambient air pollution and traffic noise on adult asthma prevalence, using harmonised data from three European cohort studies established in 2006–2013 (HUNT3, Lifelines and UK Biobank).Residential exposures to ambient air pollution (particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter ≤10 µm (PM10) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2)) were estimated by a pan-European Land Use Regression model for 2007. Traffic noise for 2009 was modelled at home addresses by adapting a standardised noise assessment framework (CNOSSOS-EU). A cross-sectional analysis of 646 731 participants aged ≥20 years was undertaken using DataSHIELD to pool data for individual-level analysis via a “compute to the data” approach. Multivariate logistic regression models were fitted to assess the effects of each exposure on lifetime and current asthma prevalence.PM10 or NO2 higher by 10 µg·m−3 was associated with 12.8% (95% CI 9.5–16.3%) and 1.9% (95% CI 1.1–2.8%) higher lifetime asthma prevalence, respectively, independent of confounders. Effects were larger in those aged ≥50 years, ever-smokers and less educated. Noise exposure was not significantly associated with asthma prevalence.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.

scholarly journals Satellite-based Estimates of Ambient Air Pollution and Global Variations in Childhood Asthma Prevalence

2012 ◽  
Vol 120 (9) ◽  
pp. 1333-1339 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Ross Anderson ◽  
Barbara K. Butland ◽  
Aaron van Donkelaar ◽  
Michael Brauer ◽  
David P. Strachan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Childhood Asthma ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Ambient Air Pollution ◽  
Asthma Prevalence

scholarly journals Beyond Smoking: Environmental Determinants of Asthma Prevalence in Western Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (25) ◽  
pp. 200310
Author(s):  
Uttam Paudel ◽  
Krishna Prasad Pant
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
River Water ◽  
Household Head ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
River Water Quality ◽  
Ambient Air Pollution ◽  
Asthma Prevalence ◽  
Policy Makers

Background. Asthma is widely prevalent in Nepal, but the causes are not well known aside from some general associations with ambient air pollution and microbial exposures. Information on the wide-ranging determinants of asthma prevalence among the population at risk can help policy makers to reduce risk. Objective. The present study is a preliminary investigation of the environmental, socioeconomic and behavioral determinants of asthma prevalence in western Nepal. Methods. A survey was conducted among 420 randomly selected households in western Nepal. A cross-sectional analytical study design was employed with the primary data using econometric tools of probit and logistic regression. Results. Environmental variables such as extreme cold winter, deteriorating river water quality and air pollution were associated with an increase in asthma prevalence. However, individual or household characteristics such as advancing age of household head, use of pesticides in the home for the control of pests, piped drinking water with old pipes and lack of participation in awareness programs were associated with an increase in asthma prevalence. Discussion. Among environmental factors, decreasing river water quality, increasing air pollution, and extremely cold winters are more likely to contribute to asthma prevalence. In light of the effects of environmental factors on the prevalence of asthma in Nepal, the high public and private costs of asthma could further impoverish the rural poor. Conclusions. Environmental health policy makers should design adaptation strategies along with additional community programs addressing asthma-instigating factors. Programs to reduce environmental pollution can reduce morbidity due to asthma. Participant Consent. Obtained Ethics Approval. This study was approved by the Ethical Committee of the Nepal Health Research Council. Competing Interests. The authors declare no competing financial interests.

STATISTICAL METHODS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AIR POLLUTION OF JHANSI CITY, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
V. S. CHAUHAN ◽  
BHANUMATI SINGH ◽  
SHREE GANESH ◽  
JAMSHED ZAIDI
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Ambient Air Pollution ◽  
Base Line ◽  
Multivariate Statistical ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Status

Studies on air pollution in large cities of India showed that ambient air pollution concentrations are at such levels where serious health effects are possible. This paper presents overview on the status of air quality index (AQI) of Jhansi city by using multivariate statistical techniques. This base line data can help governmental and non-governmental organizations for the management of air pollution.

scholarly journals Differential Effect of Ambient Air Pollution Exposure on Risk of Gestational Hypertension and Preeclampsia

Hypertension ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
pp. 384-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carrie J. Nobles ◽  
Andrew Williams ◽  
Marion Ouidir ◽  
Seth Sherman ◽  
Pauline Mendola
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Differential Effect ◽  
Gestational Hypertension ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Ambient Air Pollution ◽  
Air Pollution Exposure ◽  
Pollution Exposure
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