The Relationship between Air Particulate Levels and Upper Respiratory Disease in Soldiers Deployed to Bosnia (1997–1998)

Hastings, Deborah; Jardine, Suzanne

doi:10.1093/miled.milmed.167.4.296

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“…The frequency of respiratory conditions doubled from a pre-combat period to a period of combat operations in this group. In an earlier study among US troops deployed to Bosnia during 1997-1998, Hastings and Jardine (2002 observed an association between ambient levels of PM 10 and upper respiratory disease. Combining data across all camps, the authors reported a statistically significant association between weekly maximum PM 10 level and weekly upper respiratory disease.…”

Section: Health Effects Of Particulate Matter Air Pollutionmentioning

confidence: 93%

Potential Health Implications Associated with Particulate Matter Exposure in Deployed Settings in Southwest Asia

Weese¹,

Abraham²

2009

Inhalation Toxicology

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There is a recognized need to identify the potential impact of air pollution exposure on the health of military personnel deployed to Southwest Asia (SWA). The exposure characterization reported by Engelbrecht et al. in this issue summarizes the results of a remarkable effort to conduct environmental sampling at locations where US military personnel are deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. This is an important first step in better understanding the relationship between the health of soldiers deployed in SWA and air pollution in the area of operations. We discuss here what is currently known about the effects of particulate matter (PM) on human health, focusing on the limited evidence specific to US military personnel, and outline current and planned efforts to utilize sampling data to assess health outcomes in deployed military populations.

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Section: Health Effects Of Particulate Matter Air Pollutionmentioning

confidence: 93%