Ambient air pollutants, increased anaemia risk, and vulnerable subgroups: evidence from a large group of workers in South China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous epidemiological studies indicated a potential correlation between air pollution and anaemia, particularly in children, pregnant women, and the elderly. However, evidence is insufficient for workers exposed to air pollution while working in environments with other occupational hazards. Based on data from a substantial population of workers in southern China, we aimed to examine the relationships between different air pollutants and both haemoglobin (Hb) concentration and the prevalence of anaemia.

Methods

In this cross-sectional analysis, we recruited 372 290 workers from the National Occupational Disease Surveillance Platform and utilised a mixed-effects model to explore the association of various air pollutants (including PM_2.5, PM₁₀

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12715747 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature