The Impact of Air Pollution on Physical Functioning Decline and the Benefits of Greenness: Evidence from a Nationwide Cohort Study.

Ke ZhangJie HeZhongyang ChenMengnan PanJiahui TongDejian KouFeifei LiuHao Xiang

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2024)

Air pollution raises the risk of PFLs while greenness could mitigate the adverse effects. Reducing air pollution and enhancing greenness could prevent physical functioning.

Keyphrases

air pollution
particulate matter
lung function
physical activity
mental health
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
cystic fibrosis