Anemia is associated with long-term exposure to PM2.5 and its components: a large population-based study in Southwest China

ABSTRACT:

Background:

Anemia is linked to PM2.5 (particulate matter with aerodynamic diameters of ⩽2.5 μm) exposure, which can increase the risk of various negative health outcomes. It remains unclear which PM2.5 components are associated with anemia and the respective contribution of each component to this association.

Objective:

This study aimed at investigating the association between PM2.5 and anemia in the general population and to identify the most critical PM2.5 toxic components in this association.

Design:

Cross-sectional study.

Methods:

Our study involved a large cohort of 73,511 individuals aged 30–79 from China’s multi-ethnic population. We employed satellite observations and the chemical transport model (GEOS-Chem)to estimate the long-term exposure to

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10467225 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature