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Effect of meteorological factors and air pollutants on fractures: a nationwide population-based ecological study.

Taewook KangJinwook HongMunkhzul RadnaabaatarSi Young ParkJeong-Soo Im
Published in: BMJ open (2021)
Various MFAPs could affect the occurrence of fractures. The average temperature, daily rain, wind speed, daily snow and PM2.5 were most closely associated with fracture. Thus, improved public awareness on these MFAPs is required for clinical prevention and management of fractures.
Keyphrases
  • air pollution
  • physical activity
  • heavy metals
  • risk assessment
  • healthcare
  • particulate matter
  • climate change
  • emergency department
  • human health
  • polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
  • drug induced