Influence of Particulate Matter on the Occurrence of Upper Respiratory Tract Symptoms in Children Aged 3-12 Years

Badyda, Artur; Feleszko, Wojciech; Ratajczak, Aleksandra; Czechowski, Piotr Oskar; Czarnecki, Adam; Dubrawski, Michał; browska,

doi:10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2020.201.1_meetingabstracts.a6346

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“…There is a growing body of research that demonstrates atmospheric pollutants may induce not only physical but also mental illness (5,6). Findings also indicate that pollutants are among the potential causes of reduced intelligence and accelerated aging due to their instrumental role in the development of neurodegenerative diseases (4,(7)(8)(9)(10). The primary area of concern for this paper is to examine the influence of air pollution on the incidence of specific respiratory diseases.…”

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Financing Costs and Health Effects of Air Pollution in the Tri-City Agglomeration

Czechowski

Piksa

Dąbrowiecki

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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This paper examines the relationship between the presence of air pollution and incidence of selected respiratory diseases in the urban population of the Tri-City agglomeration. The study takes into consideration the specific character of the region, relating to coastal, and port-based shipping. Three research hypotheses formulated the study. General regression models were used to identify the health effects of air pollution and developed health costs were calculated in relation to the treatment of diseases. The findings have shown that air pollution and climatic conditions in the Tri-City aggravate the symptoms of bronchial asthma, while also increasing the number of cases of exacerbated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pneumonia. The evidence demonstrates the negative impact of shipping on the health condition of the inhabitants. The calculations have shown the extent of financial losses incurred in connection with the treatment of diseases found to have been caused by air pollution. The estimated health costs turned out to be significant for each of the examined diseases. The financial inefficiency of the Polish health care system has also been demonstrated. All the models have been identified for monthly data for the first time.

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Financing Costs and Health Effects of Air Pollution in the Tri-City Agglomeration

Czechowski

Piksa

Dąbrowiecki

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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“…Many studies using spirometry measures have shown that increased concentrations of different air pollutants slow down lung development in children [3][4][5][6][7][8]. In particular, children living in urbanized, industrialized areas can suffer from the effects of air pollution on lung function [9][10][11][12][13][14].…”

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Impact of Air Pollution on Lung Function among Preadolescent Children in Two Cities in Poland

Dąbrowiecki

Adamkiewicz²,

Mucha

et al. 2021

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Ambient air pollution impairs lung development in children, particularly in industrialized areas. The air quality in Zabrze, a city located in the Upper Silesian Industrial Region of Poland, is among the worst in Europe. We compared lung function and the frequency of respiratory or allergic symptoms between children living in Zabrze and those living in Gdynia, a city on the Baltic coast, which has the best long-term air quality in Poland. We enrolled children aged 9–15 years from both cities who were able to perform a spirometry. The following spirometry variables were measured for all participants: forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume during the first second of expiration (FEV1), FEV1/FVC index, and peak expiratory flow (PEF). The frequencies of respiratory or allergic symptoms were taken from a survey completed by the participants’ parents. In total, 258 children from Gdynia and 512 children from Zabrze were examined. The mean values of FVC, FEV1, and PEF were significantly greater among children in Gdynia than those reported in Zabrze (p ≤ 0.032), and the frequencies of seasonal rhinorrhea (p = 0.015) or coughing episodes (p = 0.022) were significantly higher in Zabrze than in Gdynia. In conclusion, lung function was significantly impaired in children living in Zabrze, an area which is associated with poor air quality. Strategies to improve air quality in the Silesia region are urgently needed.

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Influence of Particulate Matter on the Occurrence of Upper Respiratory Tract Symptoms in Children Aged 3-12 Years

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Financing Costs and Health Effects of Air Pollution in the Tri-City Agglomeration

Financing Costs and Health Effects of Air Pollution in the Tri-City Agglomeration

Impact of Air Pollution on Lung Function among Preadolescent Children in Two Cities in Poland

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