The relationship between ambient particulate matter and respiratory mortality: A multi-city study in Italy
Faustini, A; Stafoggia, M; Berti, G; Bisanti, L; Chiusolo, M; Cernigliaro, A; Mallone, S; Primerano, R; Scarnato, C; Simonato, L; Vigotti, MA; Forastiere, F
HERO ID
699138
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
2011
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 699138 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2011 |
| Title | The relationship between ambient particulate matter and respiratory mortality: A multi-city study in Italy |
| Authors | Faustini, A; Stafoggia, M; Berti, G; Bisanti, L; Chiusolo, M; Cernigliaro, A; Mallone, S; Primerano, R; Scarnato, C; Simonato, L; Vigotti, MA; Forastiere, F |
| Journal | European Respiratory Journal |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Page Numbers | 538-547 |
| Abstract | The association of air pollutants with natural and respiratory mortality has been consistently reported. However, several aspects of the relationship between particles with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 micrometers (PM10) and respiratory mortality require further investigation. To assess the PM10 - respiratory mortality association in Italy and to examine potentially susceptible groups. All natural (n. 276,205) and respiratory deaths (n. 19,629) occurring among 35-plus-year-olds in ten northern, central and southern Italian cities in 2001-2005 were selected. Data for 10-micron particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and ozone were obtained. A time-stratified case-crossover analysis was carried out. Different cumulative lags were selected to analyse immediate, delayed, prolonged and best-time effects of air pollution. The shape of the exposure-response relationship was analysed. Age, gender, chronic conditions and death site were investigated as potential effect modifiers. We found a 2.29% (IC95%=1.03; 3.58) increase in respiratory mortality at 0-3 lags. The increase in respiratory mortality was higher in summer (7.57%). The exposure-response curve had a linear shape without any threshold. Gender and chronic diseases modified the relationship between particulate matter and respiratory mortality. The effect of particulate on respiratory mortality was stronger and more persistent than that on natural mortality. Females and chronic disease sufferers were more likely to die of a respiratory disease caused by air pollution than males and healthy people. |
| Doi | 10.1183/09031936.00093710 |
| Pmid | 21233266 |
| Wosid | WOS:000294458300012 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | Source: Web of Science WOS:000294458300012 |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | Case-crossover design; multi-city study; particulate matter; respiratory mortality |
| Is Qa | No |
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