Incidence of osteoporosis and ambient air pollution in South Korea: a population-based retrospective cohort study.

Jinyoung Shin Hyuk Jung Kweon Kyoung Ja Kwon Seol-Heui Han

Published in: BMC public health (2021)

Long-term exposure to PM10 was associated with newly diagnosed osteoporosis in Korean adults aged ≥40 years. This finding can aid in policy-making that is directed to control air pollution as a risk factor for bone health.

Keyphrases

air pollution
bone mineral density
newly diagnosed
postmenopausal women
particulate matter
public health
healthcare
lung function
mental health
body composition
risk factors
health information
health promotion
risk assessment
heavy metals