Municipal Residence Level of Long-Term PM₁₀ Exposure Associated with Obesity among Young Adults in Seoul, Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

long-term effects of ambient pollutants used to be defined in cohort studies using biomarkers. Health effects on young adults from long-term exposure to particulate matters (PM) in residential ambiance have received less attention.

Methods

using the data of population-representative aged 19-29 in Seoul, the relationship between obesity and PM₁₀ levels of the living district was examined. We defined obesity as Body Mass Index (BMI) 25 kg/m² and more. Survey logistic regression was conducted according to individual residence periods in the current municipality. Individual characteristics were adjusted overall and were age-specific; aged 19-24 and 25-29.

Results

study population was 3655 (1680 (46%) men and 1933 aged 19-24 (52.9%)) indivi

SUBMITTER: Kim J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7579278 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature