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Miljoenen doden wereldwijd dankzij luchtvervuiling

Algemeen, English, Gezondheidseffecten, Internationaal, Maatschappelijk

Bron: UNICEF Luchtvervuiling was in 2021 verantwoordelijk voor 8,1 miljoen doden wereldwijd, waardoor het de op één na grootste risicofactor voor sterfte is geworden, zo blijkt uit het nieuwste State of Global Air-rapport. Meer dan 90 procent van deze sterfgevallen wordt toegeschreven aan fijnstof (PM2.5), dat diep in de longen doordringt en ernstige gezondheidsproblemen veroorzaakt, …

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Luchtvervuiling Zorgt voor Verslechtering Mentale Gezondheid

English, Gezondheid, Gezondheidseffecten, Internationaal, Nieuwslinks

Bron: RTÉ Langdurige blootstelling aan luchtvervuiling, met name fijnstof (PM2.5), is in verband gebracht met verslechterde mentale gezondheid bij ouderen, volgens nieuw onderzoek van het Economic and Social Research Institute. De studie, gefinancierd door de Environmental Protection Agency, toont aan dat zelfs lage niveaus van fijnstof kunnen leiden tot verhoogde depressie- en angstniveaus. Fijnstof ontstaat …

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A ‘new era of air pollution’ in the tropics could have a huge toll

English, Fijnstof in steden, Internationaal

Source: New York Times Urban air pollution in the tropics is rapidly increasing and will lead to hundreds of thousands of preventable deaths if stronger regulations are not put in place, according to a new study. Some 180,000 premature deaths in large tropical cities in 2018 alone were attributable to increased exposure to pollutants since …

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Digital screens to help monitor London’s air quality

English, Fijnstof bestrijding, Fijnstof in steden, Innovatie en techniek, Internationaal

Source: Imperial College London A new pilot study integrates air quality sensors into digital advertising displays in London. The goal is to have a scalable network to better monitor London’s air quality, and thereby also inform the citizens of London about the cleanliness of the air they breathe. Setting up a networkBreathe London is a …

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Exercise can build up your brain. Air pollution may negate those benefits.

English, Fijnstof in steden, Gezondheid, Science and research

Source: New York Times People who worked out in even moderately polluted air did not show the kinds of brain improvements tied to a lower risk of dementia. The benefits of working outWork out in polluted air and you may miss out on some of the brain benefits of exercise, according to two, large-scale new …

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Study: higher PM2,5 and greenness associated with higher incidence of childhood ADHD

English, Fijnstof bestrijding, Fijnstof in steden, Science and research

Source: news-medical.net and sciencedirect.com A paper published in Environment International with data from 37,000 children from Vancouver found that Children living in areas with higher air pollution due to PM2.5 particles and very low levels of green space might have up to 62% increased risk of developing ADHD. On the contrary, children living in greener and less …

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Air quality may be worse at home than in your office

Algemeen, English

Source: Futurity.org For the pilot study in Atmosphere, researchers delved into indoor air quality and health outcomes in people working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers measured indoor air quality in both the offices and homes of employees in 2019 and 2020 and evaluated their health outcomes during those periods. Prolonged exposure to indoor air pollutants …

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UK-news: Could renewed focus on clean air change perception and fuel the adoption of public transport?

English, Fijnstof in steden, Gezondheid

Source: airqualitynews In the source article, Darren Turpin – marketing director at Imperial Civil Enforcement Solutions and Trapeze Group, reflects on the discussion and conclusion of two roundtable events with a variety of experts (hosted by Civil Enforcement Solutions and Trapeze group). The group consensus was clear: there is a chance to position public transport …

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Long-term exposure to permissible concentrations of air pollution linked with increased mortality risk

Algemeen, English, Gezondheid, Internationaal

Source: ScienceDaily Exposure to low concentrations of air pollution, even within allowed limits, may be causing tens of thousands of early deaths each year among elderly people and other vulnerable groups in the U.S., according to a large national study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “We found that among elderly patients enrolled …

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Office air quality may affect employees’ cognition, productivity

Algemeen, Divers, English, Fijnstof in steden, Gezondheid, Internationaal

Source: Harvard Office air quality can have significant impacts on employees’ cognitive function, including response times and ability to focus, also potentially affecting their productivity, according to new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Researchers observed impaired cognitive function in a variety of fields, at concentrations of PM2.5 and CO2 that …

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Governments are increasingly adopting policies on air quality, but gaps hinder progress towards cleaner air

English, Goed nieuws!, Internationaal

Source: UN environment program A global review of policies and programmes to improve air quality shows that over the past five years more countries have adopted policies on all major polluting sectors. Yet large gaps in implementation, financing, capacity, and monitoring mean that air pollution levels remain high. This data is published today, the International Day …

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UK coroner reports particulate matter pollution as cause of death of nine year old Ella Kissi

English, Fijnstof in steden, Fijnstofbronnen, Gezondheid, Internationaal, Longen en luchtwegen

Source: airqualitynews.com Ella grew up near one of London’s busiest roads, where air quality frequently fell below UK standards and World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines, Ella died following a severe asthma attack in February 2013. The coroner argues that the UK’s PM2.5 norms should follow the WHO guidelines at the minimum, and that adverse effects of …

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Copenhagens’ major roads significantly more polluted than elsewhere in the city

English, Fijnstof in steden, Internationaal

Source: CitiesToday, IQAir New air quality maps show that Copenhagen’s major access roads have nearly three times more (ultra)fine particles and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and five times higher black carbon levels than quieter residential areas. The maps are made through collaboration between Google and the city of Copenhagen. Even though Copenhagens’ air quality has improved in recent …

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Exposure to pollution during pregnancy is linked to asthma in preschoolers as well as pregnancy loss

Divers, English, Fijnstof in steden, Gezondheid, Internationaal, Ultrafijnstof

Source: airqualitynews.com Exposure to fine dust (PM2.5) is linked to asthma in preschoolers. The research looked at 376 mothers’ homes, and found that those homes with PM2.5 exposure had an 18% chance of the children being diagnosed with asthma after 3 years, compared with 7% children overall in the U.S. Additionally, the research suggests that …

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Plume of Sahara dust causes spike in European air pollution

English, Fijnstofbronnen, Internationaal

The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service highlights that their air quality forecasting shows that a substantial plume of Saharan dust is travelling north; from Spain to France and the Benelux countries, possibly reaching as far as Norway. This will likely lead to a significant drop in air quality in the affected regions. The high concentrations of …

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EU sues more countries over air pollution, nature and water

English, Internationaal

Brussels has set legal limits on particulate matter since 2005, resulting in a series of legal actions against countries flouting the rules. Air pollution in Europe has eased in the last decade, but remains the continent’s biggest environmental health risk. Fine particulate pollution caused 379,000 premature deaths in the EU in 2018, according to the …

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Fine dust causes thinner brain, linked to dementia

Divers, English, Gezondheid, Internationaal

A Korean study found that fine dust can make the brain shrink and cause cognitive decline. Using brain MRI, the researchers measured the subjects’ cortical thickness and subcortical volume. Then, they compared the values with the concentration of air pollutants in the subjects’ residential areas. The results showed that the higher concentration of air pollutants, …

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Higher PM2.5 concentrations may link to Alzheimer disease

Divers, English, Gezondheid, Internationaal

Higher PM2.5 concentrations appear to be associated with brain amyloid-ß plagues, a signature characteristic of Alzheimer disease. This suggests the need to consider particulate matter more thoroughly in public health policy decisions. This links back to previous articles, which underline that particulate matter is not only detrimental to the respiratory system, but to organs throughout …

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