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Quantifying the potential effects of air pollution reduction on population health and health expenditure in Taiwan
Environ Pollut. 2023 Aug 17:122405. doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122405. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAir pollution, particularly ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution, poses a significant risk to public health, underscoring the importance of comprehending the long-term impact on health burden and expenditure at national and subnational levels. Therefore, this study aims to quantify the disease burden and healthcare expenditure associated with PM2.5 exposure in Taiwan and assess the potential benefits of reducing pollution levels. Using a comparative risk assessment framework that integrates an auto-aggressive i...
Source: Environmental Pollution - August 19, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Yi-Hsuan Roger Chen Wan-Chen Lee Bo-Chen Liu Po-Chieh Yang Chi-Chang Ho Jing-Shiang Hwang Tzu-Hsuan Huang Hsien-Ho Lin Wei-Cheng Lo Source Type: research

The incidence and risk of cardiovascular events associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors in Asian populations
CONCLUSIONS: Among Asians, immune checkpoint inhibitors were associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, particularly ischemic stroke and pulmonary embolism.PMID:36208180 | DOI:10.1093/jjco/hyac150
Source: Clinical Lung Cancer - October 8, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Cho-Han Chiang Cho-Hung Chiang Kevin Sheng-Kai Ma Yuan Ping Hsia Yu-Wen Lee Han-Ru Wu Cho-Hsien Chiang Chun-Yu Peng James Cheng-Chung Wei Her-Shyong Shiah Cheng-Ming Peng Tomas G Neilan Source Type: research

Cancers, Vol. 14, Pages 2977: Association between Breast Cancer and Second Primary Lung Cancer among the Female Population in Taiwan: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study
Conclusion: Patients with breast cancer had a significantly higher risk of developing second primary lung cancer compared with patients without breast cancer, particularly in younger groups and in those without any comorbidities. The special association may be attributed to some potential risk factors such as genetic susceptibility and long-term exposure to PM2.5, and is supposed to increase public awareness. Further studies are necessary given the fact that inherited genotypes, different subtypes of breast cancer and lung cancer, and other unrecognized etiologies may play vital roles in both cancers’ development.
Source: Cancers - June 16, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Fan-Wen Lin Ming-Hsin Yeh Cheng-Li Lin James Cheng-Chung Wei Tags: Article Source Type: research

Long-term exposure to ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and associations with cardiopulmonary diseases and lung cancer in Taiwan: a nationwide longitudinal cohort study
ConclusionsLong-term exposure to intermediate levels of ambient PM2.5 was associated with cardiopulmonary health outcomes. Our study adds value to future application and national burden of disease estimation in evaluating the health co-benefits from ambient air pollution reduction policy in Asian countries.
Source: International Journal of Epidemiology - April 26, 2022 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Spatiotemporal assessment of mortality attributable to ambient PM 2.5 exposure in Taiwan during 2008 –2015
In this study, we quantified the spatiotemporal burden of mortality attributable to ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5, which is defined as a mass of particles with an aerodynamic dry diameter of ≤ 2.5 μm) in Taiwan during 2008–2015. Hourly concentrations of PM2.5 were obtained from the Taiwan Air Quality Monitoring Network. According to geographical and climatic characteristics, the Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration has divided Taiwan into seven air quality regions (AQRs): the North (four districts), Chu-Miao (two districts), Central (three districts), Yun-Chia-Nan (three districts), Kao-Ping (two...
Source: Air Quality, Atmosphere and Health - January 3, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Health impact assessment of PM2.5 from a planned coal-fired power plant in Taiwan
ConclusionA scientific approach should be adopted for assessing the impacts of CFPPT operation on population health, which can serve as a valuable policymaking reference for the government.
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - September 6, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Health impact assessment of PM2.5 from a planned coal-fired power plant in Taiwan.
CONCLUSION: A scientific approach should be adopted for assessing the impacts of CFPPT operation on population health, which can serve as a valuable policymaking reference for the government. PMID: 31495542 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: J Formos Med Assoc - September 4, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Chio CP, Lo WC, Tsuang BJ, Hu CC, Ku KC, Chen YJ, Lin HH, Chan CC Tags: J Formos Med Assoc Source Type: research

Yet Another Health Problem Linked to Air Pollution: Eye Disease
It’s no secret that air pollution isn’t good for your health. In particular, exposure to the byproducts of burning the fuel that powers most of our motor vehicles has been linked to higher risk of lung cancer, respiratory infections, stroke and heart disease, as well as an increased risk of death from these conditions. A new study now adds another worrisome pollution-related risk: eye disease. Dr. Suh-Hang Hank Juo, from the center for myopia and eye disease at China Medical University in Taiwan, and his colleagues documented for the first time in a large population that exposure to two common air pollutants&md...
Source: TIME: Health - August 22, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized health macular degeneration Pollution Source Type: news

The Association of Arsenic Metabolism with Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, and Diabetes: A Systematic Review of the Epidemiological Evidence
Conclusions: Population level of iAs% and DMA%, but not MMA%, were associated with arsenic exposure levels. Overall, study findings suggest that higher MMA% was associated with an increased risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease, while lower MMA% was associated with an increased risk of diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Additional population-based studies and experimental studies are needed to further evaluate and understand the role of arsenic exposure in arsenic metabolism and the role of arsenic metabolism in disease development. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP577 Received: 01 June 2016 Revised: 26 February 2017 Acce...
Source: EHP Research - August 2, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Daniil Lyalko Tags: Research Source Type: research

Burden of disease attributable to ambient fine particulate matter exposure in Taiwan
Conclusion Ambient PM2.5 pollution is a major mortality risk factor in Taiwan. Aggressive and multisectorial intervention strategies are urgently needed to bring down the impact of air pollution on environment and health.
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - February 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

Burden of disease attributable to ambient fine particulate matter exposure in Taiwan.
CONCLUSION: Ambient PM2.5 pollution is a major mortality risk factor in Taiwan. Aggressive and multisectorial intervention strategies are urgently needed to bring down the impact of air pollution on environment and health. PMID: 26874373 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: J Formos Med Assoc - February 10, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Lo WC, Shie RH, Chan CC, Lin HH Tags: J Formos Med Assoc Source Type: research