The Effects of PM2.5 on chronic cardio-cerebrovascular diseases and respiratory diseases in different groups

Abstract

This paper explored the difference of health damage caused by PM2.5 among the rural mid-aged and elderly in the same pollution level areas. In addition, the reason for the difference is also discussed. The results indicate that one unit concentration increase in PM2.5 is related to a statistically significant 1.82% increase in the probability of suffering chronic cardio-cerebrovascular diseases, respiratory diseases for the low-income individuals. It is 0.0012 higher than those with high income. In addition, the mid-aged and elderly in the areas with high per capita GDP face a higher risk of having the related chronic diseases. Personal health awareness and local medical service infrastructure play positive roles in reducing the health impacts of PM2.5.

Spatial Distribution of PM2.5 and Pm10 Pollutants in Residential Area of Pavlodar, Kazakhstan

“…Poor air quality in the city of Pavlodar has a negative impact on public health. Exposure to PM2.5 and PM10 can cause various health problems, including respiratory diseases (Tatayeva & Burumbayeva, 2014;Wang et al, 2021;Yan et al, 2022), cardiovascular diseases (Huang & Chen, 2021;Ren et al, 2021), stroke (Chen et al, 2023;Gale et al, 2020), and cancer (Oh et al, 2023;Zhang et al, 2023;Zhou, 2021).…”

“…Air pollution is a global public health challenge, affecting urban areas across the world. It is a leading environmental risk factor, contributing to a wide range of health problems, including respiratory diseases (such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) (Tatayeva & Burumbayeva, 2014;Wang et al, 2021;Yan et al, 2022), cardiovascular diseases (including heart attacks and strokes) (Chen et al, 2023;Gale et al, 2020;Huang & Chen, 2021;Ren et al, 2021), lung cancer (Oh et al, 2023;Zhang et al, 2023;Zhou, 2021), and a variety of other adverse health outcomes. Poor air quality is responsible for millions of premature deaths each year worldwide (Goodwin, 2023;Roy, 2018;Van Der Wall, 2015).…”