Impacts of short-term air pollution exposure on appendicitis admissions: Evidence from one of the most polluted cities in mainland China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emerging evidence indicates that air pollutants contribute to the development and progression of gastrointestinal diseases. However, there is scarce evidence of an association with appendicitis in mainland China.

Methods

In this study, Linfen city, one of the most polluted cities in mainland China, was selected as the study site to explore whether air pollutants could affect appendicitis admissions and to identify susceptible populations. Daily data on appendicitis admissions and three principal air pollutants, including inhalable particulate matter (PM₁₀), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), and sulfur dioxide (SO₂) were collected in Linfen, China. The impacts of air pollutants on appendicitis were studied by using a generalized additive mode

SUBMITTER: Ji Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10061118 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature