Residential proximity to major roadways, fine particulate matter, and adiposity: The framingham heart study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Higher traffic-related air pollution has been associated with higher body mass index (BMI) among children. However, few studies have assessed the associations among adults.

Methods

Participants (N = 2,372) from the Framingham Offspring and Third Generation cohorts who underwent multidetector-computed tomography scans (2002-2005) were included. Residential-based proximity to the nearest major roadway and 1-year average levels of fine particulate matter (PM_2.5 ) air pollution were estimated. BMI was measured at Offspring examination 7 (1998-2001) and Third Generation examination 1 (2002-2005); subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) and visceral adipose tissue (VAT) were measured using multidetector-computed tomography. Linear regression models were used for con

SUBMITTER: Li W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5125859 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature