Ambient PM2.5 components are associated with bone strength: evidence from a China multi-ethnic study.

Hongyu YanWenge TangLele WangShourui HuangHualiang LinLingxi GuCongyuan HeYingxue DaiLa YangCiren PengcuoZixiu QinQiong MengBing GuoJianwen Zhao

Published in: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (2023)

We found that long-term exposure to PM2.5 and its components may lead to reduced bone strength, suggesting that PM2.5 and its components may potentially increase the risk of osteoporosis and even fracture. Nitrate may be responsible for increasing its risk to a greater extent.

Keyphrases

particulate matter
air pollution
bone mineral density
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
postmenopausal women
heavy metals
water soluble
nitric oxide
soft tissue
bone loss
body composition
bone regeneration
drinking water
risk assessment