Health Benefits Due to Reduction in Respirable Particulates during COVID-19 Lockdown in India

Goel, Anubha; Saxena, Pallavi; Sonwani, Saurabh; Rathi, Shubham; Srivastava, Ananya; Bharti, Akash; Jain, Supreme; Singh, Shubhanshi; Shukla, Anuradha; Srivastava, Ashwini K.

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“…The reduction in respirable particulates during the COVID-19 lockdown in India has been reported [34]. However, other factors responsible for these differences in two waves can be attributed to different situations at two time points.…”

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Outcomes in neonates born to mothers with COVID-19 during the second wave in India

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COVID-19 pandemic has affected all age groups globally including pregnant women and their neonates. The aim of the study was to understand outcomes in neonates of mothers with COVID-19 during the first and second waves of COVID-19 pandemic. A retrospective analysis of 2524 neonates born to SARS-CoV-2-infected mothers was conducted during the first wave (n = 1782) and second wave (n = 742) of the COVID-19 pandemic at five study sites of the PregCovid registry in Maharashtra, India. A significant difference was noted in preterm birth, which was higher in the second wave (15.0%, 111/742) compared to the first wave (7.8%, 139/1782) (P < 0.001). The proportion of neonates requiring NICU admission was significantly higher in the second wave (19.0%, 141/742) as compared to that in the first wave (14.8%, 264/1782) (P < 0.05). On comparing regional differences, significantly higher neonatal complications were reported from Mumbai metropolitan region (P < 0.05). During the second wave of COVID-19, birth asphyxia and prematurity were 3.8-and 2.1fold higher respectively (P < 0.001). Neonatal resuscitation at birth was significantly higher in second wave (3.4%, 25/742 vs 1.8%, 32/1782) (P < 0.05). The prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in neonates was comparable (4.2% vs 4.6%) with no significant difference between the two waves.Conclusion: Higher incidence of adverse outcomes in neonates born to SARS-CoV-2-infected mothers in the second wave of COVID-19 as compared to the first wave. Trial registration: PregCovid study is registered with the Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI/2020/05/025423, Registered on 28/05/2020). What is Known:• The second wave of COVID-19 was more lethal to pregnant women than the first wave. Newborns are at risk of developing complications. What is New:• Birth asphyxia, prematurity, and neonatal resuscitation at birth were significantly higher in the second wave as compared to those in the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India. Keywords Neonatal complications • NICU • SARS-CoV-2 • Second wave Abbreviations COVID-19 Coronavirus disease 2019 NICU Neonatal intensive care unit SARS-CoV-2 Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 * Rakesh Waghmare

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Outcomes in neonates born to mothers with COVID-19 during the second wave in India

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“…A near perfect correlation is found between BC and CO ( r = 0.999, p ≤ 0.01), mostly likely as they are emitted from the same source that is, forest fires. BC, CO and other emissions from forest fires such as PM, CO 2 , CH 4 , hydrocarbons, and nitrous oxides, significantly degrade regional air quality, atmospheric chemistry, and cause adverse effects on human health (Andreae et al., 1994 ; Bibi et al., 2017 ; Goel et al., 2021 ; Reid et al., 2005 ; Saxena & Sonwani, 2019 , 2021 ; Sonwani & Kulshreshtha, 2016 ).…”

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Investigation of Forest Fire Activity Changes Over the Central India Domain Using Satellite Observations During 2001–2020

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Forest fire is an increasingly common phenomenon that affects almost all forest types and biomes on earth, largely causing global to regional changes in the air quality, radiation budget, land-atmosphere interactions, nutrient cycles, and ecological balance (Bowman et al., 2011;Cochrane, 2009;Giglio et al., 2016). Recurrent fires also pose considerable threat to nearby residents who often suffer from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. In cases of massive forest fires, people are forced to evacuate or permanently relocate their homes. High fatalities of residents, firefighters, and fauna, severe air pollution ranging from few to thousands of kilometers, and huge economy losses from property damages, national park closures,

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“…Pradesh and National Capital Region (NCR) region showed a marked decline in the death rate (29.85%) due to sequential reductions in the PM 2.5 level (Goel et al 2019). Furthermore, the lockdown led to a decrease in the mortality rate due to road accidents (Naqvi et al 2020).…”

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Association of Air Pollution with Meteorological Factors during COVID-19 pandemic in India: A Systematic Review

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An unprecedented outbreak of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), leading to the pandemic, has affected almost all countries, adversely affecting human health and the environment. Nearly 2.3 billion people live in areas where air pollution levels are high, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region and more likely in countries such as India. Prolonged exposure to air pollution is known to have adverse effects on humans and the environment at large. The impact of health hazards on the environment warrants investigation of the correlation between air pollutants and COVID-19 spread. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the effects of COVID-19 on fine particulate matter (PM), gaseous pollutants, and its potential implications on human health by considering short- and long-term impacts associated with meteorological factors in the Indian context. The current review suggests that the PM level has reduced (40–80%) in various Indian cities, which has led to a significant link in COVID-19 severity and lethality through its impact on chronic diseases, such as cardiopulmonary diseases and diabetes. In addition, the review addresses the effect of meteorological and climatic factors on COVID-19 health outcomes. In the current reviews suggested that the relationships between meteorological factors and COVID-19 transmission ceases could be affected by season, geographical scale, and latitude. Thus, the current review might be useful for the public, local authorities, and the Government to develop control measures for meteorological properties for better understanding to combat COVID-19.

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Health Benefits Due to Reduction in Respirable Particulates during COVID-19 Lockdown in India

Cited by 35 publications

References 18 publications

Outcomes in neonates born to mothers with COVID-19 during the second wave in India

Outcomes in neonates born to mothers with COVID-19 during the second wave in India

Investigation of Forest Fire Activity Changes Over the Central India Domain Using Satellite Observations During 2001–2020

Association of Air Pollution with Meteorological Factors during COVID-19 pandemic in India: A Systematic Review

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