Short-Term Exposure to Ambient Air Pollution and Antimicrobial Use for Acute Respiratory Symptoms.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Ambient air pollution and antimicrobial resistance pose significant global public health challenges. It is not known whether ambient air pollution is associated with increased consumption of antimicrobials.

Objective

To assess whether a short-term association exists between ambient air pollution levels and antimicrobial consumption among the general population seeking primary care consultations for acute respiratory symptoms.

Design, setting, and participants

This 2-stage cross-sectional ecological time series analysis study using data on daily ambient air pollution and antimicrobial consumption was conducted in the 11 largest cities in Catalonia, Spain, from June 23, 2012, to December 31, 2019, among all inhabitants aged 12 years or older. Statistical anal

SUBMITTER: Abelenda-Alonso G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11380104 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature