Short-term associations between ambient air pollution and emergency department visits for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Haisu ZhangLiuhua ShiStefanie T EbeltRohan R D'SouzaJoel D SchwartzNoah ScovronickHoward H Chang

Published in: Environmental epidemiology (Philadelphia, Pa.) (2022)

Our results suggest AD/ADRD patients are vulnerable to short-term health effects of ambient air pollution and strategies to lower exposure may reduce morbidity.

Keyphrases

air pollution
particulate matter
emergency department
lung function
end stage renal disease
healthcare
newly diagnosed
public health
chronic kidney disease
mental health
prognostic factors
cognitive decline
health information
patient reported outcomes
social media
health promotion