Health effects of desert dust and sand storms: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Desert dust concentrations raise concerns about adverse effects on human health. During the last decade, special attention has been given to mineral dust particles from desert dust and sand storms. However, evidence from previous reviews reported inconclusive results on their health effects and the biological mechanism remains unclear. We aim to systematically synthesise evidence on the health effects of desert dust and sand storms accounting for the relevant desert dust patterns from source areas and emissions, transport and composition.

Methods an analysis

We will conduct a systematic review that investigated the health effects of desert dust and sand storms in any population. The search will be performed for any eligible studies from previous reviews and sele

SUBMITTER: Tobias A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6677997 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature