Framework to prioritize health outcomes of particulate matter exposure using national claims data.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Although particulate matter (PM) exposure poses significant public health risks, previous research has focused on limited clinical areas. However, emerging evidence and pathological mechanisms of PM suggest that PM may exert broader systemic effects across a wide range of diseases. Therefore, we aim to identify and prioritize research questions to evaluate health impacts of PM exposure across various clinical specialties.

Methods

A structured collaborative process was conducted between April and November 2024 in South Korea, incorporating systematic literature reviews, multidisciplinary expert discussions, and knowledge-sharing seminars. The primary outcomes were the identification of diseases potentially influenced by PM exposure and the development of correspond

SUBMITTER: Heo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12700451 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature