The potential impact of PM2.5 on the covid-19 crisis in the Brazilian Amazon region.

Karen Dos Santos Gonçalves Glauber G Cirino Marcelo Oliveira da Costa Lucas de Oliveira do Couto Giovane G Tortelote Sandra de Souza Hacon

Published in: Revista de saude publica (2023)

This study establishes an association between wildfire-generated PM2.5 and increasing covid-19 incidence, mortality, and severity within the studied area. The findings showed that the risk of covid-19 morbidity and mortality is nearly two times higher among individuals exposed to high concentrations of PM2.5. The attributable fraction to PM2.5 in the studied area represents an important role in the risk associated with covid-19 in the Brazilian Amazon region.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
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particulate matter
air pollution
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
heavy metals
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respiratory syndrome coronavirus
public health
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cardiovascular disease
risk assessment
cardiovascular events
coronary artery disease
climate change
human health
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