Risk of ozone exposure-induced fracture.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ozone (O₃) is known to induce oxidative stress that influences various cells and tissues, which may further lead to diminished bone mineral density. Nevertheless, few studies have investigated the association between O₃ exposure and fractures. Considering the similar growing trends of O₃ concentrations and fracture morbidity in recent years, in the present study, we aimed to examine whether O₃ exposure is associated with the fracture morbidity.

Methods

Using a retrospective cohort study design, we analyzed the records of 8,075 patients with fracture admitted in the warm season to Beijing Jishuitan Hospital from 2014 to 2019 and matched them to the corresponding exposure time and concentration of O₃.

Resul

SUBMITTER: Lu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10061083 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature