Acute effects of ambient PM_2.5 on lung function among schoolchildren.

ABSTRACT: Previous studies have found that fine particulate matter (PM_2.5) air pollution is associated with decreased lung function. However, most current research focuses on children with asthma, leading to small sample sizes and limited generalization of results. The current study aimed to measure the short-term and lag effects of PM_2.5 among school-aged children using repeated measurements of lung function.This prospective panel study included 848 schoolchildren in Zhejiang Province, China. Each year from 2014-2017, two lung function tests were conducted from November 15^th to December 31^st. Daily air pollution data were derived from the monitoring stations nearest to the schools. A mixed-effects regression model was used to investigate the relationship

SUBMITTER: Xu D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7055357 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature