Respiratory symptoms among residents of a heavy-industry province in China: Prevalence and risk factors

Wilson, Donald; Takahashi, Ken; Pan, Guowei; Chan, Chang-Chuan; Zhang, Shujuan; Feng, Ying; Hoshuyama, Tsutomu; Chuang, Kai Jen; Lin, Ro‐Ting; Hwang, J. S.

doi:10.1016/j.rmed.2008.06.010

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“…Previous studies reported risk differences for health effects associated to PM concentration [20,21]. With respect to PM concentration and the observed high prevalence of respiratory outcomes, the study results are consistent with those conducted elsewhere [20,21,22]. This study did not find any association between poor respiratory health and gender, which could be due to the small sample size which may not have been sufficient to detect gender differences.…”

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Particulate Matter and Respiratory Symptoms among Adults Living in Windhoek, Namibia: A Cross Sectional Descriptive Study

Hamatui

Beynon

2017

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This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of respiratory symptoms and to assess respiratory health risks associated with Particulate Matter (PM) exposure among the residents of Windhoek, Namibia. Objectives: To measure particulate pollution concentration in Windhoek through monitoring of particulate matter concentration and to identify any associations between particulate pollution, individual location, and respiratory health among the Windhoek resident’s. Methods: an adapted standardized self-administered questionnaire was used to collect respiratory health related data as well as previous exposure, while PM monitoring was done using the ASTM (American Standard Test Method) D1739 reference method. Results: A high prevalence was observed for cough (43%), breathlessness (25%), and asthma (11.2%). PM was found to be a significant risk factor for episodes of coughing and phlegm, while high PM exposure category had an increased odds ratio (OR) for episodes of phlegm and cough (OR: 2.5, 95% CI (95% confidence intervals): 0.8–8.0). No association was observed between location and respiratory health outcomes. Conclusions: The study found high levels of PM concentration across all Windhoek suburbs which were above the German, American, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Enactment of legislation relating to the control and monitoring of PM related emissions at the point of generation is required at both a country and city level.

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Particulate Matter and Respiratory Symptoms among Adults Living in Windhoek, Namibia: A Cross Sectional Descriptive Study

Hamatui

Beynon

2017

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“…Exposure to smoking (OR, 2.06e5.02), occupational dust (OR, 1.35e1.72), occupational gas (OR, 1.48e1.72), and presence of irritating smoke during cooking (OR, 1.54e2. 22) were closely related to persistent cough, persistent phlegm and wheeze, as well as to asthma. 22 Coal and biomass fuels Stoves fueled by coal or biomass, which are major sources of indoor combustion, release respiratory irritants such as particulate matter (PM), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide, NO 2 , and organic toxins.…”

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“…22) were closely related to persistent cough, persistent phlegm and wheeze, as well as to asthma. 22 Coal and biomass fuels Stoves fueled by coal or biomass, which are major sources of indoor combustion, release respiratory irritants such as particulate matter (PM), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide, NO 2 , and organic toxins. Burning biomass fuels, mainly wood, crop residues, and livestock dung, remain as the important source of exposure to a variety of toxins.…”

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Do indoor environments influence asthma and asthma-related symptoms among adults in homes? A review of the literature

Ismail

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Journal of the Formosan Medical Association

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This review summarizes the results of epidemiological studies focusing on the detrimental effects of home environmental factors on asthma morbidity in adults. We reviewed the literature on indoor air quality (IAQ), physical and sociodemographic factors, and asthma morbidity in homes, and identified commonly reported asthma, allergic, and respiratory symptoms involving the home environment. Reported IAQ and asthma morbidity data strongly indicated positive associations between indoor air pollution and adverse health effects in most studies. Indoor factors most consistently associated with asthma and asthma-related symptoms in adults included fuel combustion, mold growth, and environmental tobacco smoke. Environmental exposure may increase an adult's risk of developing asthma and also may increase the risk of asthma exacerbations. Evaluation of present IAQ levels, exposure characteristics, and the role of exposure to these factors in relation to asthma morbidity is important for improving our understanding, identifying the burden, and for developing and implementing interventions aimed at reducing asthma morbidity.

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“…Another study that involved 31,704 adults from 6 cities in Liaoning, China, failed to find an association between asthma prevalence and ambient TSP, SO 2 , and NO 2 exposures. 24 However, certain residential exposures to air pollutants appeared to be associated with the prevalence of asthma, although such a relationship was only assessed by questionnaire and not objective ). Another study from China using questionnaire surveys rather than actual pollutant measurement found cooking coal smoke was associated with physician-diagnosed adult asthma (OR, 2.53; 95% CI, 1.02-6.61).…”

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Roles of pollution in the prevalence and exacerbations of allergic diseases in Asia

Leung

Wong

2012

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

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Respiratory symptoms among residents of a heavy-industry province in China: Prevalence and risk factors

Cited by 36 publications

References 18 publications

Particulate Matter and Respiratory Symptoms among Adults Living in Windhoek, Namibia: A Cross Sectional Descriptive Study

Particulate Matter and Respiratory Symptoms among Adults Living in Windhoek, Namibia: A Cross Sectional Descriptive Study

Do indoor environments influence asthma and asthma-related symptoms among adults in homes? A review of the literature

Roles of pollution in the prevalence and exacerbations of allergic diseases in Asia

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