Short-term association among meteorological variation, outdoor air pollution and acute bronchiolitis in children in a subtropical setting.
Shuk Yu LeungSteven Yuk Fai LauKa Li KwokKirran N MohammadPaul Kay Sheung ChanMarc Ka Chun ChongPublished in: Thorax (2021)
Acute bronchiolitis-related hospitalisation among children was associated with temperature and exposure to NO2 and PM10 at different lag times, suggesting a need to adopt sustainable clean air policies, especially to target pollutants produced by motor vehicles, to protect young children's health.
Keyphrases
- air pollution
- particulate matter
- liver failure
- public health
- young adults
- respiratory failure
- drug induced
- lung function
- healthcare
- aortic dissection
- respiratory syncytial virus
- mental health
- health information
- heavy metals
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- intensive care unit
- risk assessment
- polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons