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Choices Behind Numbers: a Review of the Major Air Pollution Health Impact Assessments in Europe
This study provides some insights into the differential results in previously published HIAs on air pollution in Europe. These results are important for stakeholders in order to make informed decisions. (Source: Current Environmental Health Reports)
Source: Current Environmental Health Reports - February 5, 2018 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

A Review of Epidemiologic Studies on Greenness and Health: Updated Literature Through 2017
AbstractPurpose of ReviewMany studies suggest that exposure to natural vegetation, or greenness, may be beneficial for a variety of health outcomes. We summarize the recent research in this area.Recent FindingsWe observed consistent and strong evidence of associations for higher greenness with improvements in birth weights and physical activity, as well as lower mortality rates. Recent studies also suggested that exposure to greenness may lower levels of depression and depressive symptoms. The evidence on greenness and cardiovascular health remains mixed. Findings are also inconsistent for greenness measures and asthma and...
Source: Current Environmental Health Reports - February 1, 2018 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

COPD Patients as Vulnerable Subpopulation for Exposure to Ambient Air Pollution
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is increasing worldwide with no known cure and an increasing number of triggers that exacerbate symptoms and speed up progression. This review aims to summarize the evidence for COPD patients being more vulnerable to air pollution exposure assessed as acute effects.Recent FindingsSeveral recent systematic reviews show consistently increased risks for COPD mortality and COPD hospital admission, ranging between 2 and 3% with increasing PM2.5 or PM10. Similar adverse impacts were shown for NO2. Also, adverse health effects among COPD patie...
Source: Current Environmental Health Reports - January 31, 2018 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

The Interplay of Climate Change and Air Pollution on Health
AbstractPurpose of ReviewAir pollution significantly affects health, causing up to 7 million premature deaths annually with an even larger number of hospitalizations and days of sick leave. Climate change could alter the dispersion of primary pollutants, particularly particulate matter, and intensify the formation of secondary pollutants, such as near-surface ozone. The purpose of the review is to evaluate the recent evidence on the impacts of climate change on air pollution and air pollution-related health impacts and identify knowledge gaps for future research.Recent FindingsSeveral studies modelled future ozone and part...
Source: Current Environmental Health Reports - October 28, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Methods for Assessing Long-Term Exposures to Outdoor Air Pollutants
AbstractPurpose of ReviewEpidemiological studies of health effects of long-term exposure to outdoor air pollution rely on different exposure assessment methods. This review discusses widely used methods with a special focus on new developments.Recent FindingsNew data and study designs have been applied, including satellite measurements of fine particles and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). The methods to apply satellite data for epidemiological studies are improving rapidly and have already contributed significantly to national-, continental- and global-scale models. Spatiotemporal models have been developed allowing more detailed ...
Source: Current Environmental Health Reports - October 24, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research