The impact of ambient fine particles on influenza transmission and the modification effects of temperature in China: A multi-city study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is good evidence that air pollution is a risk factor for adverse respiratory and vascular health outcomes. However, data are limited as to whether ambient fine particles contribute to the transmission of influenza and if so, how the association is modified by weather conditions.

Objectives

We examined the relationship between ambient PM_2.5 and influenza incidence at the national level in China and explored the associations at different temperatures.

Methods

Daily data on concentrations of particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter<2.5μm (PM_2.5) and influenza incidence counts were collected in 47 Chinese cities. A Poisson regression model was used to estimate the city-specific PM_2.5-influenza association, after contro

SUBMITTER: Chen G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7112570 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature