Association between air quality index and effects on emergency department visits for acute respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
Panumas SuritWachira WongtanasarasinChiraphat BoonnagBorwon WittayachamnankulPublished in: PloS one (2023)
Short-term PM2.5 exposure escalates ED visits for ACS and pneumonia. PM10's AQI associates with COPD/asthma ED visits and AHF hospitalizations. AQI of O3 and NO2's link to increased ICU admissions and AHF mortality. Urgent action against air pollution is vital to safeguard public health.
Keyphrases
- emergency department
- air pollution
- lung function
- particulate matter
- public health
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- cardiovascular disease
- respiratory failure
- intensive care unit
- liver failure
- acute coronary syndrome
- polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
- heavy metals
- cardiovascular events
- risk factors
- mechanical ventilation
- aortic dissection
- drug induced
- type diabetes
- hepatitis b virus
- adverse drug
- cardiovascular risk factors
- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- community acquired pneumonia