Intermediate- and long-term associations between air pollution and ambient temperature and glycated hemoglobin levels in women of child bearing age

Air pollution has been linked to obesity while higher ambient temperatures typically reduce metabolic demand in a compensatory manner. Both relationships may impact glucose metabolism, thus we examined the association between intermediate- and long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PMWe assessed 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month average air pollution and ambient temperature at 1-kmWe analyzed 1,265 HbA1c measurements of 484 women. Per 1 µg/mIntermediate-term exposure to PM