Environmental pollution and health in Chilean older adults: Impact on quality of life and functional autonomy.

Álvaro Huerta Ojeda Emilio Jofré-Saldía Guillermo Barahona-Fuentes María Mercedes Yeomans Cabrera Maximiliano Bravo

Published in: Health science reports (2024)

OW in Zone 2 showed lower quality of life and FA. PM could affect the older population's physical and mental health and, therefore, the quality of life.

Keyphrases

mental health
particulate matter
physical activity
heavy metals
human health
risk assessment
air pollution
mental illness
public health
community dwelling
healthcare
health risk assessment
middle aged
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
climate change
life cycle
health information
drinking water
social media