Exposure to traffic-related particle matter and effects on lung function and potential interactions in a cross-sectional analysis of a cohort study in west Sweden.

Hanne Krage CarlsenFredrik NybergKjell TorénDavid SegerssonAnna-Carin Olin

Published in: BMJ open (2020)

PM exposure, specifically traffic related, was associated with FVC and FEV1 reductions and not modified by genotype. Genetic effect modification was suggested for industry and marine traffic PM2.5.

Keyphrases

air pollution
lung function
particulate matter
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
heavy metals
gene expression
risk assessment
human health
dna methylation