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Effects of traffic-related air and noise pollution exposure on allergic diseases in the elderly: an observational study.
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Annals of medicine [Ann Med] 2024 Dec; Vol. 56 (1), pp. 2398193. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Sep 16. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Introduction: Traffic-related air and noise pollution are important public health issues. The aim of this study was to estimate their effects on allergic/respiratory outcomes in adult and elderly subjects.<br />Materials and Methods: Six hundred and forty-five subjects living in Pisa (Tuscany, Italy) were investigated through a questionnaire on allergic/respiratory symptoms and diseases. Traffic-related air pollution and noise exposures were assessed at residential address by questionnaire, modelled annual mean NO <subscript>2</subscript> concentrations (1 km and 200 m resolution), and noise level over a 24-h period (Lden). Exposure effects were assessed through logistic regression models stratified by age group (18-64 years, ≥65 years), and adjusted for sex, educational level, occupational exposure, and smoking habits.<br />Results: 63.6% of the subjects reported traffic exposure near home. Mean exposure levels were: 28.24 (±3.26 SD ) and 27.23 (±3.16 SD ) µg/m <superscript>3</superscript> for NO <subscript>2</subscript> at 200 m and 1 km of resolution, respectively; 57.79 dB(A) (±6.12 SD ) for Lden. Exposure to vehicular traffic (by questionnaire) and to high noise levels [Lden ≥ 60 dB(A)] were significantly associated with higher odds of allergic rhinitis (OR 2.01, 95%CI 1.09-3.70, and OR 1.99, 95%CI 1.18-3.36, respectively) and borderline with rhino-conjunctivitis (OR 2.20, 95%CI 0.95-5.10, and OR 1.76, 95%CI 0.91-3.42, respectively) only in the elderly. No significant result emerged for NO <subscript>2</subscript> .<br />Conclusions: Our findings highlighted the need to better assess the effect of traffic-related exposure in the elderly, considering the increasing trend in the future global population's ageing.
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- Humans
Middle Aged
Male
Female
Aged
Italy epidemiology
Adult
Adolescent
Young Adult
Air Pollution adverse effects
Traffic-Related Pollution adverse effects
Surveys and Questionnaires
Vehicle Emissions
Noise adverse effects
Rhinitis, Allergic epidemiology
Rhinitis, Allergic etiology
Hypersensitivity epidemiology
Hypersensitivity etiology
Logistic Models
Nitrogen Dioxide adverse effects
Nitrogen Dioxide analysis
Air Pollutants adverse effects
Noise, Transportation adverse effects
Environmental Exposure adverse effects
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1365-2060
- Volume :
- 56
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Annals of medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 39283054
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07853890.2024.2398193