Exposure to PM2.5 and PM10 and COVID-19 infection rates and mortality: A one-year observational study in Poland

Czwojdzińska, Marta; Terpińska, Małgorzata; Kuźniarski, Amadeusz; Płaczkowska, Sylwia; Piwowar, Agnieszka

doi:10.1016/j.bj.2021.11.006

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“…Significant correlations between daily PM 10 and PM 2.5 concentrations were identified. We found a positive relationship between PM 10 and PM 2.5 with COVID-19 incidence and positive chest CT scans, thus yielding further evidence that air pollution provides a favorable context for the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus [19,82]. The interaction between daily air temperature was negatively correlated with relative humidity.…”

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COVID-19 Outbreak Related to PM10, PM2.5, Air Temperature and Relative Humidity in Ahvaz, Iran

Khaniabadi

Sicard

Dehghan

et al. 2022

Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Med J

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In this study, we assessed several points related to the incidence of COVID-19 between March 2020 and March 2021 in the Petroleum Hospital of Ahvaz (Iran) by analyzing COVID-19 data from patients referred to the hospital. We found that 57.5% of infected referrals were male, 61.7% of deaths by COVID-19 occurred in subjects over 65 years of age, and only 2.4% of deaths occurred in younger subjects (< 30 years old). Analysis showed that mean PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations were correlated to the incidence of COVID-19 (r = 0.547, P < 0.05, and r = 0.609, P < 0.05, respectively) and positive chest CT scans (r = 0.597, P < 0.05, and r = 0.541, P < 0.05 respectively). We observed that a high daily air temperature (30–51 °C) and a high relative humidity (60–97%) led to a significant reduction in the daily incidence of COVID-19. The highest number of positive chest CT scans were obtained in June 2020 and March 2021 for daily air temperature ranging from 38 °C and 49 °C and 11 °C and 15 °C, respectively. A negative correlation was detected between COVID-19 cases and air temperature (r = − 0.320, P < 0.05) and relative humidity (r = − 0.384, P < 0.05). In Ahvaz, a daily air temperature of 10–28 °C and relative humidity of 19–40% are suitable for the spread of coronavirus. The highest correlation with the number of COVID-19 cases was found at lag3 (r = 0.42) and at lag0 with a positive chest CT scan (r = 0.56). For air temperature and relative humidity, the highest correlations were found at day 0 (lag0). During lockdown (22 March to 21 April 2020), a reduction was observed for PM10 (29.6%), PM2.5 (36.9%) and the Air Quality Index (33.3%) when compared to the previous month. During the pandemic period (2020–2021), the annual mean concentrations of PM10 (27.3%) and PM2.5 (17.8%) were reduced compared to the 2015–2019 period.

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“…ir). The first COVID-19 case in Iran was reported in Qom county on 19 February 2020 and on 23 February 2020 in Ahvaz [32,68]. In Iran, the highest number of daily infected cases (14,051) and deaths (486) were reported on 27 and 16 November 2020, respectively (https:// world omete rs.…”

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COVID-19 Outbreak Related to PM10, PM2.5, Air Temperature and Relative Humidity in Ahvaz, Iran

Khaniabadi

Sicard

Dehghan

et al. 2022

Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Med J

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“…There has been increasing interest in the fate of PM 2.5 once it invades our respiratory system, owing to these particles’ swift emergence as transmission agents of virulent COVID-19 constituents. 24 , 25 The tiny dimensions of PM 2.5 make these particles unpredictable in terms of toxicity via accumulation in biochemical pathways and concomitant enhancement of oxidative stress. In severe cases, accumulation of these particles may result in germ-cell mutations and increased risk of lung and blood cancers.…”

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Health and Environmental Risks of Incense Smoke: Mechanistic Insights and Cumulative Evidence

Yadav¹,

Malik²,

Tirth³

et al. 2022

JIR

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Incense burning is practiced alongside many sacred rituals across different regions of the world. Invariable constituents of incense brands are 21% (by weight) herbal and wood powder, 33% bamboo stick, 35% fragrance material, and 11% adhesive powder. Major incense-combustion outputs include particulate matter (PM), volatile organic content, and polyaromatic hydrocarbons. The relative toxicity of these products is an implicit function of particle size and incomplete combustion, which in turn vary for a specific incense brand. Lately, the attention given to the Air Quality Index by international regulatory bodies has created concern about mounting PM toxicity. The uncharacteristically small physical dimensions of these entities complicates their detection, and with no effect of gravity PM fractions rapidly contribute to oxidative stress, enhancing random biochemical reactions upon being inhaled. Incense burning generates four times the PM extent (45 mg•g −1 ) of cigarettes (~10 mg•g −1 ). Several poisonous gases, such as CO, CO 2 , NO 2 , and SO 2 , and the unavoidable challenge of disposing of the burnt incense ash further add to the toxicity. Taken together, these issues demonstrate that incense burning warrants prompt attention. The aim of this article is to highlight the toxicity of incense-combustion materials on the environment and human health. This discussion could be significant in framing future policy regarding ecofriendly incense manufacture and reduced usage.

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Green spaces, especially nearby forest, may reduce the SARS-CoV-2 infection rate: A nationwide study in the United States

Jiang

Yang

Chen

et al. 2022

Landscape and Urban Planning

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Exposure to PM2.5 and PM10 and COVID-19 infection rates and mortality: A one-year observational study in Poland

Cited by 34 publications

References 56 publications

COVID-19 Outbreak Related to PM10, PM2.5, Air Temperature and Relative Humidity in Ahvaz, Iran

COVID-19 Outbreak Related to PM10, PM2.5, Air Temperature and Relative Humidity in Ahvaz, Iran

Health and Environmental Risks of Incense Smoke: Mechanistic Insights and Cumulative Evidence

Green spaces, especially nearby forest, may reduce the SARS-CoV-2 infection rate: A nationwide study in the United States

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