Effects of Short-term Exposure to Urban Particulate Matter on Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems - The PM-CARE Study

Fossati, Serena; Metruccio, Francesca; Urso, Patrizia; Ruggeri, Lucia; Ciammella, Massimo; Colombo, Sebastiano Maria; Cerchiello, M; Mauro, Alexandra; Tibiletti, Marta; Pecis, M; Vito, G De; Pini, Alessandro; Carrer, Paolo; Grieco, Anthony J.; Sergi, Michael; Viecca, Maurizio; Cesana, G.; Maroni, M

doi:10.1097/00001648-200611001-01421

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“…These advancements attracted a lot of migrant workers to move to these cities and increased the pressure on the carrying capacities of these cities resulting in urban air pollution. Consequently, consistent and long-term air pollution has been the major source of respiratory diseases and weak immune system in big cities around the globe (Fossati et al, 2006;Gül et al, 2011;Roman & Idrees, 2013;Zhang et al, 2008).…”

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“…There is plenty of literature available demonstrating the adverse impact of air pollution on humans. A plethora of research studies revealed the hostile effects of polluted air on the respiratory system (Fossati et al, 2006;Gül et al, 2011;Zhang et al, 2008). The key respiratory disorders reported are coughing, emphysema, bronchitis, and lung cancer (Mabahwi et al, 2014).…”

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Air pollution and associated self-reported effects on the exposed students at Malakand division, Pakistan

Ullah

Rajper

et al. 2021

Environ Monit Assess

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PM 10 ), SO 2 , NO 2 , and O 3 over six districts of Malakand division, Northern Pakistan. The second part of the study appraised the associated self-reported effects of air pollution on Pakistani students and the practices, perceptions, and awareness of the students regarding air pollution through a closed-ended questionnaire, administered to 4100 students. The first section of the questionnaire was focused on the physical effects associated with air pollution; the second section was focused on air pollution-linked behavior and psychology; the third portion was focused on perception and awareness of the subjects, whereas the final section was focused on practices and concerns of the subjects regarding air pollution. The students reported that exposure to air pollution significantly affected their physical health, behavior, and psychology. The subjects were aware of the different air pollutants and health complications associated with air pollution, and therefore had adopted preventive measures. It was concluded that air pollution had adverse impacts on the physical and psychological health of the respondents, which consequently altered their behavior. Mass awareness, proper mitigating plan, suitable management, and implementation of strict environmental laws are suggested before the air gets further polluted and becomes life-threatening.

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Air pollution and associated self-reported effects on the exposed students at Malakand division, Pakistan

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Rajper

et al. 2021

Environ Monit Assess

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“…Several studies have elucidated the impacts of air pollution on the respiratory system [ 68 – 70 ]. Respiratory disorders caused by air pollution include coughing, bronchitis, emphysema, and lung cancer [ 73 ], rendering individuals who are already suffering or have suffered from cardiac failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and asthma, more vulnerable [ 79 ].…”

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Exposure to air pollution and self-reported effects on Chinese students: A case study of 13 megacities

Rajper

Ullah

2018

PLoS ONE

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Air pollution causes severe physical and psychological health complications. Considering China’s continuously-deteriorating air quality, this study aimed to assess the self-reported effects of air pollution on the behavior and physical health of the students of 13 densely populated cities, and their awareness, practices, and perception of air pollution and its associated public health risks. A detailed, closed-ended questionnaire was administered to 2100 students from 54 universities and schools across China. The questionnaire, which had 24 questions, was categorized into four sections. The first two sections were focused on air pollution-associated behavior and psychology, and physical effects; while the final two sections focused on the subjects’ awareness and perceptions, and practices and concerns about air pollution. The respondents reported that long-term exposure to air pollution had significantly affected their psychology and behavior, as well as their physical health. The respondents were aware of the different adverse impacts of air pollution (respiratory infections, allergies, and cardiovascular problems), and hence had adopted different preventive measures, such as the use of respiratory masks and glasses or goggles, regularly drinking water, and consuming rich foods. It was concluded that air pollution and haze had negative physical and psychological effects on the respondents, which led to severe changes in behavior. Proper management, future planning, and implementing strict environmental laws are suggested before this problem worsens and becomes life-threatening.

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“…For instance, the fast-growing cities like Shanghai, Wuhan and Nanchang are racing to build subway systems that have attracted more migrant workers moving to these cities. Increased level of urban air pollution in these cities have placed the residents to more vulnerable adverse health condition: current researches have shown that many respiratory diseases werTABLEe due to air pollution, and long-term exposure to polluted air could damage people’s immune function [ 9 , 10 , 33 , 34 , 35 ].…”

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“…There are many studies suggesting that the serious effects of poor air quality on the human respiratory system have become much more apparent [ 33 , 34 , 35 ]. Some studies [ 39 , 40 ] reveal that gender and individual’s health status significantly affect the public’s perceptions of air pollution and related health risks.…”

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Public’s Health Risk Awareness on Urban Air Pollution in Chinese Megacities: The Cases of Shanghai, Wuhan and Nanchang

Liu

Zhu

et al. 2016

IJERPH

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This study assessed the public’s health risk awareness of urban air pollution triggered by three megacities in China, and the data are the responses from a sample size of 3868 megacity inhabitants from Shanghai, Nanchang and Wuhan. Descriptive analyses were used to summarize the respondents’ demographics, perceived health risks from air pollution and sources of health-related knowledge on urban air pollution. Chi-square tests were used to examine if participants’ demographics were associated with participant’s general attitudes towards current air quality and the three perceived highest health risks due to urban air pollution. We found low rate of satisfaction of current urban air quality as well as poor knowledge of air pollution related indicator. Participants’ gender, age and travel experience were found to be associated with the satisfaction of current air quality. The knowledge of air pollution related indicator was significantly affected by respondents’ education, monthly income, health status, and sites of study. As many as 46.23% of the participants expressed their feelings of anxiety when exposed to polluted air, especially females, older adults and those with poor health conditions. Most participants believed that coughs/colds, eye problems and skin allergies were the three highest health risks due to urban air pollution based on public education through television/radio, internet and newspaper/magazine. Further public health education is needed to improve public awareness of air pollution and its effects.

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Effects of Short-term Exposure to Urban Particulate Matter on Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems - The PM-CARE Study

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Air pollution and associated self-reported effects on the exposed students at Malakand division, Pakistan

Air pollution and associated self-reported effects on the exposed students at Malakand division, Pakistan

Exposure to air pollution and self-reported effects on Chinese students: A case study of 13 megacities

Public’s Health Risk Awareness on Urban Air Pollution in Chinese Megacities: The Cases of Shanghai, Wuhan and Nanchang

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