Incidence of COVID-19 and Connections with Air Pollution Exposure: Evidence from the Netherlands

Andrée, Bo Pieter Johannes

doi:10.1596/1813-9450-9221

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“…The results show no significant differences between the two correlations used even if Pearson’s R are slightly higher for T d -PM 10 and PM 2.5 -PM 10 : 0.2485 and 0.8993, respectively. While, as confirmed by the literature (Andrée, 2020), a very strong positive correlation between PM 10 and PM 2.5 exists (R = 0.8993 and 0.8669 with Pearson and Spearman, respectively) it is however evident that the correlation between PM and the doubling time of the number of infected people (inversely proportional to propagation speed of the epidemic) is positive and substantially low. In fact, the indices of correlations given by Pearson and Spearman were 0.2485 and 0.1954, respectively.…”

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confidence: 68%

CoViD-19 outbreak in Northern Italy: Did particulate matter really play a key role?

Collivignarelli

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Caccamo

et al. 2020

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Northern Italian regions have been the most affected from CoViD-19 compared to other Italian areas and are also the zones where air pollutants concentration has been higher than in the rest of Italy. The aim of the research is analysing possible correlations between air pollutants PM10 and PM2.5 and the rapidity of the spread of the infection caused by CoViD-19 in Northern Italy. PM10 and PM2.5 data for all the 41 studied cities were collected from the local environmental protection agencies. In order to compare air quality data with epidemiological data (Td), a statistical analysis was conducted identifying the correlation matrices of Pearson and Spearman, considering the possible incubation period of the disease. The results exclude a strong direct correlation between PM in the air and the diffusion rate of CoViD-19. Further developments are necessary for a better comprehension of the influence of atmospheric pollution parameters on the rapidity of spread of the virus SARS-CoV-2, since a synergistic action with other factors, such as meteorological factors, could not be excluded.

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confidence: 68%

CoViD-19 outbreak in Northern Italy: Did particulate matter really play a key role?

Collivignarelli

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Caccamo

et al. 2020

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“…Ecological studies. Most studies that investigated chronic exposure to air pollution and COVID-19 used an ecological design (Andrée 2020;Cui et al 2003;Ogen 2020;Travaglio et al 2020a;Wu et al 2020). Ecological studies have a long history in epidemiology, and started with John Snow's investigation of cholera in London in the mid-1800s (Snow 1856).…”

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confidence: 99%

Methodological Considerations for Epidemiological Studies of Air Pollution and the SARS and COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreaks

Villeneuve

Goldberg

2020

Environ Health Perspect

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BACKGROUND: Studies have reported that ambient air pollution is associated with an increased risk of developing or dying from coronavirus-2 (COVID-19). Methodological approaches to investigate the health impacts of air pollution on epidemics should differ from those used for chronic diseases, but the methods used in these studies have not been appraised critically. OBJECTIVES: Our study aimed to identify and critique the methodological approaches of studies of air pollution on infections and mortality due to COVID-19 and to identify and critique the methodological approaches of similar studies concerning severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). METHODS: Published and unpublished papers of associations between air pollution and developing or dying from COVID-19 or SARS that were reported as of 10 May 2020 were identified through electronic databases, internet searches, and other sources. RESULTS: All six COVID-19 studies and two of three SARS studies reported positive associations. Two were time series studies that estimated associations between daily changes in air pollution, one was a cohort that assessed associations between air pollution and the secondary spread of SARS, and six were ecological studies that used area-wide exposures and outcomes. Common shortcomings included possible cross-level bias in ecological studies, underreporting of health outcomes, using grouped data, the lack of highly spatially resolved air pollution measures, inadequate control for confounding and evaluation of effect modification, not accounting for regional variations in the timing of outbreaks' temporal changes in at-risk populations, and not accounting for nonindependence of outcomes. DISCUSSION: Studies of air pollution and novel coronaviruses have relied mainly on ecological measures of exposures and outcomes and are susceptible to important sources of bias. Although longitudinal studies with individual-level data may be imperfect, they are needed to adequately address this topic. The complexities involved in these types of studies underscore the need for careful design and for peer review.

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“…A study on collected data from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EJSCREEN) showed a positive correlation between COVID‐19 infections and deaths with higher levels of diesel particulate matter (DPM) (Hendryx & Luo, 2020). In the Netherlands, a study using data from 355 municipalities indicated PM 2.5 as an important indicator of COVID‐19 incidence and hospital stay (Andree, 2020). An increased pollutant concentration by 20% was related to almost 100% of COVID‐19 incidence (Andree, 2020).…”

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Exposure to air pollution and COVID‐19 severity: A review of current insights, management, and challenges

Ali

Fariha

Islam

et al. 2021

Integr Envir Assess & Manag

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Incidence of COVID-19 and Connections with Air Pollution Exposure: Evidence from the Netherlands

Cited by 40 publications

References 27 publications

CoViD-19 outbreak in Northern Italy: Did particulate matter really play a key role?

CoViD-19 outbreak in Northern Italy: Did particulate matter really play a key role?

Methodological Considerations for Epidemiological Studies of Air Pollution and the SARS and COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreaks

Exposure to air pollution and COVID‐19 severity: A review of current insights, management, and challenges

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