Does exposure to noise pollution influence the incidence and severity of COVID-19?

Díaz, Julio; Antonio-López-Bueno, José; Culqui, Dante R.; Asensio, C.; Sánchez-Martínez, Gerardo; Linares, Cristina

doi:10.1016/j.envres.2021.110766

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“…Along with this positive effect, it must be highlighted the impact of COVID-19 on other fields, such as environmental noise; this factor can present as unwanted issue among citizens living close to locations where industrial activity or traffic activities are presented on high level (Zambrano-Monserrate et al 2020). Thus, with the mobility restrictions, the environmental noise was reduced noticeably during the lockdown period over areas with high ratio of activities such as industrial, commercial, or related to vehicles (Díaz et al 2021).…”

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Analysis of the effect of COVID-19 on air pollution: perspective of the Spanish case

Carrasco

Guillamón

Langa-Sanchis

2021

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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The pandemic caused by coronavirus COVID-19 is having a worldwide impact that affects health and the economy and indirectly affects air pollution in cities. In Spain, the effect has evolved from being anecdotal in January 2020 to become the second country in Europe with the highest number of cases (614,000 cases by 17/09/2020), which has affected the health system and caused major mobility restrictions. In contrast, COVID-19 has affected air pollution and energy consumption in the country. This article analyzes the indirect effect produced by this pandemic on air pollution, referenced to various stages that occurred in Spain: first stage, without public awareness of COVID-19 impact (mid-January 2020); second is when Spanish Government alerted (late February 2020); and third, after the decree of alarm and mobility restriction of citizens by the government (March 2020) along with the various phases of the de-escalation. The indirect effect produced by this pandemic on air pollution in Spanish cities has been resulted in a decrement of 70% to 80% of average, taking into account dates after the decree of alarm and mobility restriction by the Spanish government (14/03/2020), compared to days prior to that date. Thus, the results of this analysis indicate a significant alteration in air pollutants; these alteration patterns have followed similar paths over different countries worldwide improving the air quality as discussed by Dutheil et al.

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Analysis of the effect of COVID-19 on air pollution: perspective of the Spanish case

Carrasco

Guillamón

Langa-Sanchis

2021

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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“…In a second step, the lags corresponding to 8 to 14 days were introduced, keeping the variables lagged that were statically significant in the first step, and so on up to 28 days, to complete the range of lag days considered in the analysis. This methodology has been used in other, similar studies (Díaz et al 2021 ).…”

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Impact of environmental factors and Sahara dust intrusions on incidence and severity of COVID-19 disease in Spain. Effect in the first and second pandemic waves

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Culqui

Belda

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Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Scientific evidence suggests that Saharan dust intrusions in Southern Europe contribute to the worsening of multiple pathologies and increase the concentrations of particulate matter (PM) and other pollutants. However, few studies have examined whether Saharan dust intrusions influence the incidence and severity of COVID-19 cases. To address this question, in this study we carried out generalized linear models with Poisson link between incidence rates and daily hospital admissions and average daily concentrations of PM 10 , NO 2 , and O 3 in nine Spanish regions for the period from February 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020. The models were adjusted by maximum daily temperature and average daily absolute humidity. Furthermore, we controlled for trend, seasonality, and the autoregressive nature of the series. The variable relating to Saharan dust intrusions was introduced using a dichotomous variable, NAF, averaged across daily lags in ranges of 0-7 days, 8-14 days, 14-21 days, and 22-28 days. The results obtained in this study suggest that chemical air pollutants, and especially NO 2 , are related to the incidence and severity of COVID-19 in Spain. Furthermore, Saharan dust intrusions have an additional effect beyond what is attributable to the variation in air pollution; they are related, in different lags, to both the incidence and hospital admissions rates for COVID-19. These results serve to support public health measures that minimize population exposure on days with particulate matter advection from the Sahara.

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“…This in turn has led to a worsening of indoor environmental quality, and associated health risks [23], as well as a greater demand for indoor comfort, due to the increased presence in the house compared to what is usual. When the consequences of COVID-19 are still quantified in terms of environmental impacts and its effects on the transmission of the disease [33], as well as the influence on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) set in the 2030 Agenda according to the UN, the lessons learned offer an uneven response on the epidemiological treatment of the pandemic and on the transversal policies aiming to support families and to minimize the different impacts that it caused [34,35].…”

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Behavior Patterns, Energy Consumption and Comfort during COVID-19 Lockdown Related to Home Features, Socioeconomic Factors and Energy Poverty in Madrid

2021

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During spring 2020, the world was shocked at the imminent global spread of SARS-CoV-2, resorting to measures such as domestic confinement. This meant the reconfiguration of life in an unusual space; the home. However, not all households experienced it in the same way; many of them were vulnerable. A general increase in energy consumption and discomfort in many cases, led these families to suffer the ravages of confinement. This study analyzes the energy and comfort situation for the Madrid (Spain) population, according to the configuration of the homes, the characteristics of the dwellings, the vulnerability index by district, and energy poverty (measured with the 10% threshold of energy expenditure of home incomes). The results show a greater exposure, in confinement, of vulnerable and energy-poor households to scenarios of discomfort in the home, to which they could not respond, while energy consumption inevitably increased. Driven by need, energy-poor homes applied certain saving strategies, mainly resorting to thermal adaptation with clothing. This study shows the risk these households experienced in the face of an extreme situation, and invites reflection on preventive and containment measures that aim to avoid harming the disadvantaged in the future; harm that would also entail serious consequences on the health of their cohabitants.

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Does exposure to noise pollution influence the incidence and severity of COVID-19?

Cited by 40 publications

References 45 publications

Analysis of the effect of COVID-19 on air pollution: perspective of the Spanish case

Analysis of the effect of COVID-19 on air pollution: perspective of the Spanish case

Impact of environmental factors and Sahara dust intrusions on incidence and severity of COVID-19 disease in Spain. Effect in the first and second pandemic waves

Behavior Patterns, Energy Consumption and Comfort during COVID-19 Lockdown Related to Home Features, Socioeconomic Factors and Energy Poverty in Madrid

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