The association between long-term exposure to ambient fine particulate matter and glaucoma: A nation-wide epidemiological study among Chinese adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A growing body of evidence has confirmed the association between fine particulate matter (PM_2.5) and ocular diseases, but little is known on the effect of long-term PM_2.5 exposure on glaucoma.

Methods

A national cross-sectional study of the Rural Epidemiology for Glaucoma was conducted in 10 provinces of China, and 33,701 adults aged 40 years or more were included. A satellite-based model at 1-km resolution level was used to estimate PM_2.5 concentrations which were assigned to each participant according to geocoded home addresses. Logistic regression model was performed to investigate associations of long-term PM_2.5 exposure with glaucoma and its subtypes.

Results

Estimated PM_2.5 concentrations ranged f

SUBMITTER: Yang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9190215 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature