• The aim was to investigate the effects of exposure to ambient fine particulate matter pollution (PM2.5) and smoking and their combined (interactive) effects on depression.Multilevel logistic regression analysis of baseline data of a prospective cohort study (n = 41 785). (hsrc.ac.za)
  • IAP exposures (particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, volatile organic compounds) were measured at home visits. (edu.au)
  • Antenatal ETS exposure was associated withStreptococcus pneumoniaecarriage in mothers (adjusted risk ratio (aRR) 1.73 (95% CI 1.03-2.92)) while postnatal ETS exposure was associated with carriage in infants (aRR 1.14 (95% CI 1.00-1.30)) Postnatal particulate matter exposure was associated with the nasopharyngeal carriage ofH. (edu.au)
  • Particles in the air like dust, dirt, soot, and smoke are one kind of air pollution called particulate matter. (cdc.gov)
  • Air quality is influenced in British Columbia (BC) by numerous mountain ranges and valleys, which complicate atmospheric pollution dispersion and can lead to high concentrations of pollutants such as particulate matter from wood smoke (especially during stagnant atmospheric conditions/inversions). (wikipedia.org)
  • Two recent studies showed that gestational exposure to particulate matter less than 2.5 μm in aerodynamic diameter [PM 2.5 ] was associated with increased postpartum depressive symptoms [ 15 , 16 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Dr. Girish Jaywant, Consulting Chest Physician, Mumbai says, "COPD is usually caused by long-term exposure to noxious gases or particulate matter. (indiatimes.com)
  • DEC and DOH issue Air Quality Health Advisories when DEC meteorologists predict levels of pollution, either ozone or fine particulate matter, are expected to exceed an Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 100. (ny.gov)
  • Exposure to elevated levels of fine particulate matter can also worsen medical conditions such as asthma and heart disease. (ny.gov)
  • We performed a variable selection process to select environmental exposures [i.e., ambient nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5), PM2.5 chemical composition, outdoor light at night (LAN), ambient noise, ultraviolet radiation, and greenspace] and neighborhood-level factors [i.e., population density and area deprivation index (ADI)] that predicted breast cancer incidence and quantified the spatial variation explained by the selected factors. (bvsalud.org)
  • BACKGROUND: Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) has been inconsistently associated with breast cancer incidence, however few studies have considered historic exposure when levels were higher. (bvsalud.org)
  • The WHO global urban ambient air pollution database (2016 update) shows that levels of air pollution with particulate matter in the Region were the highest in the world during the period 2008-2015. (who.int)
  • Avoid tobacco smoke and other air pollutants at home and at work. (cdc.gov)
  • The bystanders and others, who don't use tobacco, are also indirectly exposed to these pollutants. (who.int)
  • Dust, surfaces and the air of each vehicle cabin were sampled and analysed for residual tobacco smoke pollutants (also known as thirdhand smoke (THS)), and each car was inspected for visual and olfactory signs of tobacco use. (bmj.com)
  • The cabins of passenger cars are potentially important microenvironments for exposure to tobacco smoke pollutants. (bmj.com)
  • 1-5 In addition, car interiors provide relatively large surface areas with materials that may absorb and trap tobacco smoke pollutants (eg, upholstery, carpets, ceiling liners, air ventilation systems). (bmj.com)
  • As such, car cabins are particularly susceptible to becoming reservoirs of residual tobacco smoke pollutants, also known as thirdhand smoke (THS 6 ). (bmj.com)
  • Environmental exposures can be external factors such as sunlight, chemical pollutants, diet, and social interactions, or internal factors, such as stress or metabolism. (nih.gov)
  • We aimed to determine whether prenatal exposure to ambient air pollutants was associated with maternal depression at 12 months after childbirth. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 3.Long-term exposure to air pollution: The respiratory tract has direct exposure to external surroundings and is more vulnerable to pollutants in the air. (indiatimes.com)
  • Prolonged exposure to indoor air pollutants can contribute to the development of chronic respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bronchitis. (todaysmeet.com)
  • Indoor air pollutants like tobacco smoke, dust, and mold can trigger asthma symptoms and worsen the condition. (todaysmeet.com)
  • Certain occupations, such as those involving chemicals, pollutants, or hazardous materials, can expose workers to indoor air pollution and increase the risk of respiratory issues. (todaysmeet.com)
  • Regularly maintaining and cleaning your living space, using air purifiers like the Aerus Quietpure Home Air Purifier, and minimizing exposure to indoor pollutants can significantly improve the quality of the air you breathe. (todaysmeet.com)
  • Arithmetic means of these pollutants, calculated for each gestational month, were used as exposure metrics. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The limited studies available indicate that at least half of air pollution in the Region occurs naturally from pollutants such as sand, dust and sea salt, and the rest is generated from human activities including transport and industry. (who.int)
  • The plan of action takes into consideration the regional context including climate and local air pollutants, availability of monitoring data and the status of national surveillance systems and policies for controlling air pollution. (who.int)
  • While some of the highest maternal exposures to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) occur in the workplace, there is only one previous study of occupational PAH exposure and adverse pregnancy outcomes. (cdc.gov)
  • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are lipophilic compounds formed during the incomplete burning of coal, tobacco or other organic substances. (cdc.gov)
  • The main cause of COPD is tobacco smoke, so if you smoke or used to smoke, you are at a higher risk of having COPD. (cdc.gov)
  • A fifth-decade follow-up study of the Tasmanian Longitudinal Health Study cohort, which was first studied in 1968, found that heavy maternal smoking during childhood appears to predispose to spirometrically defined COPD in middle-age. (medscape.com)
  • The primary cause of COPD is tobacco smoke. (who.int)
  • The primary cause of COPD is exposure to tobacco smoke (either active smoking or second-hand smoke). (who.int)
  • COPD is likely to increase in coming years due to higher smoking prevalence and aging populations in many countries. (who.int)
  • Many cases of COPD are preventable by avoidance or early cessation of smoking. (who.int)
  • Due to rising smoking prevalence and ageing populations in many nations throughout the world, COPD prevalence is anticipated to rise in the near future. (medgadget.com)
  • The main contributor to COPD is smoking tobacco. (medgadget.com)
  • COPD is a common, preventable and treatable disease that is characterised by ongoing breathing difficulties, usually caused by significant exposure to noxious particles or gases. (hse.ie)
  • Major risk factors for developing COPD are tobacco smoking or exposure to occupational, outdoor and indoor air pollution. (hse.ie)
  • COPD is a common condition that mainly affects people who smoke or used to smoke. (hse.ie)
  • One of the single best things people can do to prevent COPD is to stop smoking and this includes e-cigarettes. (hse.ie)
  • COPD is usually caused by long-term exposure to irritants such as tobacco smoke, that damage the lungs and the airways. (csp.org.uk)
  • Inhaling second-hand smoke, air pollution, or chemical fumes or dust from the environment or workplace can also contribute to the development of COPD. (csp.org.uk)
  • There is a strong link between COPD and smoking, so if you smoke, stop. (csp.org.uk)
  • Smoking cessation reduces mortality and future exacerbations in patients with COPD. (aafp.org)
  • In fact, recent studies show that half of COPD cases worldwide are caused by non-tobacco related risks, like air pollution, occupational exposure to fumes or gases, and passive smoke inhalation. (indiatimes.com)
  • 1.Second-hand smoke: Being exposed to second-hand smoke also known as passive smoking can lead to COPD in adults. (indiatimes.com)
  • 2.Chemical and fume exposure: Occupational exposure to dust, gas, and fumes is strongly linked to the risk of developing COPD. (indiatimes.com)
  • Furthermore, indoor air pollution due to burning of incense sticks, and burning of mosquito coils also contribute to COPD. (indiatimes.com)
  • If step one is being able to identify the risk factors of COPD, the next step is to identify your level of exposure by diagnosing the impact (if at all) they have had on your lungs. (indiatimes.com)
  • Tuberculosis (TB), smoking, HIV and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are burgeoning epidemics in developing countries. (ersjournals.com)
  • It is now also becoming clear that TB, like tobacco smoke, besides its known consequences of bronchiectasis and other pulmonary morbidity, is also a significant risk factor for the development of COPD. (ersjournals.com)
  • Thus, there is a deleterious and synergistic interaction between TB, HIV, tobacco smoking and COPD in a large proportion of the world's population. (ersjournals.com)
  • Potential interactions between tobacco smoking, HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with resultant pulmonary disability. (ersjournals.com)
  • Recent predictions based upon current exposures to risk factors and disease trends suggest that COPD will become the third commonest cause of death globally by the year 2030, eclipsing deaths from HIV and TB 7 . (ersjournals.com)
  • Unlike the smoking "epidemic" in the developed world, which occurred at a time when exposure to TB and environmental pollution was decreasing, the modern COPD epidemic is, in addition, being fuelled by industrialisation and the rampant spread of TB and HIV 10 - 13 . (ersjournals.com)
  • We searched PubMed for peer-reviewed literature published over the last three decades with a focus on studies that reported data on the associations between smoking, TB, COPD and HIV. (ersjournals.com)
  • Also, the prevalence of chronic respiratory diseases, like COPD, occupational lung diseases, pulmonary hypertension and allergic asthma rhinitis, is increasing at an alarming rate due to tobacco smoking, biomass fuel air pollution and high exposure to dust. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • Tobacco smoking accounts for 80% to 90% of the risk of developing COPD in the United States. (sleepreviewmag.com)
  • Other factors that increase the risk of COPD include occupational or dust exposure, environmental air pollution, a1-antitrypsin deficiency, a history of childhood respiratory infection, advanced age, and factors related to low socioeconomic status. (sleepreviewmag.com)
  • Third-hand smoke is the residue of tobacco smoke and its constituent chemicals that remain on surfaces and in dust after tobacco has been smoked. (who.int)
  • Findings A majority of putative non-smoker cars had nicotine in dust, on surfaces, in air and other signs of tobacco use. (bmj.com)
  • Matt et al 7 and Fortmann et al 8 found in used private cars offered for sale, nicotine levels in dust, on surfaces and in the air of smokers' cars were correlated with the number of cigarettes smoked in the car by the primary driver. (bmj.com)
  • Try to avoid lung irritants such as second-hand smoke, air pollution, chemical fumes, and dust. (csp.org.uk)
  • If there is a lot of air pollution or dust outside, keep your windows closed and, if possible, stay at home. (csp.org.uk)
  • The association between CAD and occupational exposure to nitroglycerin (55630), ethylene - glycol -dinitrate (628966) and other aliphatic nitrates, carbon-monoxide (630080), nonhalogenated and halogenated industrial solvents, arsenic (7440382), and cobalt (7440484), as well as blood pressure problems caused by cadmium (7440439) and lead (7439921) were discussed. (cdc.gov)
  • Travelers should be mindful of, and limit exposures to, outdoor and indoor air pollution and carbon monoxide ( Table 4-02 ). (cdc.gov)
  • The Task Group reviewed and revised the second draft of the criteria document and made an evaluation of the health risks from exposure to carbon monoxide. (inchem.org)
  • The chemical structure of allergens affects the route of exposure. (medicinenet.com)
  • The major risk factors for chronic respiratory diseases include tobacco smoke and other forms of indoor air pollution, allergens, household chemicals and outdoor pollution. (who.int)
  • Asthma is often associated with an abnormal reaction of the airways to various stimuli (allergens in the air, smoke, perfumes, etc. (gilmorehealth.com)
  • The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends smoke-free policies to reduce secondhand smoke exposure and tobacco use on the basis of strong evidence of effectiveness. (thecommunityguide.org)
  • The systematic review was conducted on behalf of the CPSTF by a team of specialists in systematic review methods, and in research, practice and policy related to reducing tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure. (thecommunityguide.org)
  • Finally, passive smoke exposure is a risk factor for the development of asthma in children. (medscape.com)
  • Infants exposed to indoor or outdoor air pollution, including secondhand smoke, have an increased risk of pneumonia during childhood as well as an increased risk of chronic respiratory diseases - such as asthma - for the rest of their lives, one report states. (cnn.com)
  • An estimated 44% of asthma cases among children worldwide are thought to be related to environmental exposures, the reports say. (cnn.com)
  • Use a freestanding indoor air filter with particle removal to help protect people with heart disease, asthma or other respiratory conditions and the elderly and children from the effects of wildfire smoke. (cdc.gov)
  • Main results As compared with a city upbringing, those with early-life farm exposure had less atopic sensitisation (adjusted OR 0.46, 95% CI 0.37 to 0.58), atopic BHR (0.54 (0.35 to 0.83)), atopic asthma (0.47 (0.28 to 0.81)) and atopic rhinitis (0.43 (0.32 to 0.57)), but not non-atopic outcomes. (bmj.com)
  • Chronic bronchitis recurs and becomes long-term (chronic), especially in people who smoke. (peacehealth.org)
  • Smoke can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. (cdc.gov)
  • The differences were identified in genes previously linked to chronic inflammation, exposure to tobacco smoke, outdoor air pollution, and lung cancer and may put these people at risk for poorer health later in life. (news-medical.net)
  • Dr Schraufnagel said that unplanned urbanization and climate change are often associated with air pollution and pollution is associated with both chronic and acute diseases. (mediaforfreedom.com)
  • But they also show that the country has a long way to go in encouraging healthy lifestyles and cleaning up pollution to help people avoid cancers and chronic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes. (nhpr.org)
  • Both indoor and outdoor air pollution have an important effect on the health and development of children, and not just in the stereotypical 'polluted cities' context but also for very poor rural families who cook indoors," said Joy Lawn, professor of maternal reproductive and child health epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. (cnn.com)
  • he was previously chief of the Epidemiology Branch in the Office on Smoking and Health of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (sciencedaily.com)
  • An estimated 72 to 80 percent of lung cancer cases occur in tobacco smokers. (medlineplus.gov)
  • THS levels were not as low as those found in private cars of non-smokers with in-car smoking bans. (bmj.com)
  • And in 2006-07, 66 percent of adults aged 30 or older in New Hampshire who had ever smoked said they had quit, while in West Virginia for the same age group, only 45 percent of smokers said they had quit. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The report also presents state-level analyses showing that in states with the lowest prevalence of smoking, the remaining smokers are less likely to show indicators of dependence and more likely to want to quit, compared to smokers in high prevalence states. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Radionuclides are generally not a concern with regards to air pollution issues in BC, except for radon gas. (wikipedia.org)
  • The second most common risk factor for lung cancer in the United States is exposure to radon, particularly when combined with cigarette smoking. (healthywomen.org)
  • Lung cancer risk increases when radon levels are present at high levels in the home and exposure occurs over a long time, according to the American Cancer Society. (healthywomen.org)
  • The next section discusses additional potential exposure sources and pathways to hazardous substances in the home and environment that may also contribute to poor indoor air quality and pose exposure and health risks. (cdc.gov)
  • Smoking cigarettes in the small enclosed space of a car cabin can lead to high levels of secondhand smoke (SHS) in the air and to SHS exposure among passengers. (bmj.com)
  • The same programs and policies that lower prevalence also reduce the number of cigarettes smoked each day and motivate quitting," Giovino stated. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The report also reveals that increases in excise taxes on cigarettes have consistently been proven to be effective in both preventing smoking and causing people to quit, but these taxes range from a high of $3.46 in Rhode Island to a low of just 7 cents in South Carolina. (sciencedaily.com)
  • In fact, the burning of one mosquito coil in a closed room can produce pollution levels comparable to 100 cigarettes. (indiatimes.com)
  • An allergy is an exaggerated reaction by the immune system in response to exposure to certain foreign substances. (medicinenet.com)
  • In contrast, exposures during late gestation were associated with decreases in CD3 + and CD4 + fractions and increases in CD19 + and NK cell fractions. (biomedcentral.com)
  • On the basis of these findings, it is concluded that the rats that were exposed in a passive way to tobacco smoke display morphological pulmonary alterations that are compatible with the definition of emphysema. (nih.gov)
  • Meta-analyses of studies investigating the impact of maternal environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) on birth weight have not produced robust findings. (nih.gov)
  • The finding updates and replaces two previous CPSTF findings on smoke-free policies and smoking bans and restrictions . (thecommunityguide.org)
  • Secondhand CS exposures caused molecular and biochemical abnormalities in brain that overlap with the findings in AD, and many of these effects were sustained or worsened despite short-term CS withdrawal. (iospress.nl)
  • CONCLUSIONS: Our findings provide additional evidence for a role of environmental exposures in breast cancer incidence and suggest that geographic-based risk factors may vary according to breast cancer subtype. (bvsalud.org)
  • This report extends those findings by focusing on timing of exposures to air pollution throughout gestation and the relationship to immune markers at birth. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Little is known about the joint mental health effects of air pollution and tobacco smoking in low- and middle-income countries. (hsrc.ac.za)
  • In May 2015 the Sixty-eighth World Health Assembly adopted resolution WHA68.8, in which the Director-General was requested, inter alia, to propose to the Sixty-ninth World Health Assembly a road map for an enhanced global response to the adverse effects of air pollution. (who.int)
  • The regional plan of action for implementation of the road map for an enhanced global health response to the adverse effects of air pollution is presented in Annex 1. (who.int)
  • Exposure by gender and indoor exposures (at home, in the workplace, in public places, e.g. restaurants/café and other). (who.int)
  • https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/folkhalsorapportering-statistik/om-vara-datainsamlingar/nationella-folkhalsoenkaten/ - Exposure by gender, at home, on the balcony/outdoor area near home, in the workplace, other places (e.g. visit friends or in the car) and outdoor places (e.g. commercial outdoor dining areas, public transport stations and stops and entrances). (who.int)
  • Our data suggest that exposure to air pollution at the workplace in vendors could lead to allergic rhinitis. (scirp.org)
  • 2 3 Occupational exposures can occur in common workplace settings such as restaurants. (cdc.gov)
  • Maternal exposure to PAHs has been associated with low birth weight, preterm birth or intrauterine growth restriction, whether based on a job exposure matrix using job title and workplace, 15 stationary air monitoring 16 or personal air monitoring. (cdc.gov)
  • OBJECTIVE: To describe the geographic pattern of breast cancer incidence in a nationwide prospective cohort and investigate whether environmental exposures and/or neighborhood socioeconomic status explain observed geographic disparities. (bvsalud.org)
  • It can also develop after exposure to chemicals or air pollution, including tobacco smoke. (peacehealth.org)
  • Exposure to these chemicals may occur variously in industrial settings including chemical synthesis, in recirculating water systems (in which acrolein is used as a herbicide), and in food production and agriculture (crotonaldehyde). (who.int)
  • These results underscore the need to better understand the contribution of modifiable environmental risk factors during potentially critical exposure periods. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Moreover, tobacco smoking, a modifiable risk factor, is associated with poorer outcomes in HIV-associated opportunistic infections, of which TB is the commonest in developing countries. (ersjournals.com)
  • This can result in significant cleaning costs to get rid of residues and can also harm health of infants and toddlers if exposed to thirdhand smoke. (who.int)
  • Other risk factors include exposure to indoor and outdoor air pollution and occupational dusts and fumes. (who.int)
  • According to Dr Schraufnagel, apart from climate change, the two main causes of outdoor air pollution are exhaust fumes from cars, and power plants. (mediaforfreedom.com)
  • If there are significant indoor sources of PM 2.5 (tobacco, candle or incense smoke, or fumes from cooking) levels inside may not be lower than outside. (ny.gov)
  • 2.5 Kg (LBW) in infants born to women exposed to: i) no tobacco smoke, ii) ETS only and iii) maternal smoking whilst pregnant. (nih.gov)
  • 13% of UK infants were exposed to ETS and 36% to maternal smoking ante natally. (nih.gov)
  • Compared to no ante natal tobacco smoke exposure, domestic ETS lowered infants' adjusted mean birth weights by 36 g (95% CI, 5 g to 67 g) and this effect showed a dose-response relationship. (nih.gov)
  • UK prevalences of domestic ETS exposure and maternal smoking in pregnancy remain high and ETS exposure lowers infants' birth weights. (nih.gov)
  • The aim of this study was to longitudinally investigate the impact of antenatal or postnatal IAP/ETS exposure on nasopharyngeal bacteria in mothers and infants.A South African cohort study followed mother-infant pairs from birth through the first year. (edu.au)
  • influenzae(aRR 1.68 (95% CI 1.10- 2.57)) orMoraxella catarrhalis(aRR 1.42 (95% CI 1.03-1.97)) in infants.Early-life environmental exposures are associated with an increased prevalence of specific nasopharyngeal bacteria during infancy, which may predispose to LRTI. (edu.au)
  • [ 5 ] Perinatal ETS exposure also significantly increased the numbers of mast cells, eosinophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes in the lungs of infant monkeys. (medscape.com)
  • These masks will not protect your lungs from smoke. (cdc.gov)
  • The continuous exposure to them may also gradually damage the lungs over time. (indiatimes.com)
  • 4.Indoor air pollution: Chulhas and biogas are still widely used in different parts of the country and in poorly ventilated homes exposure to this smoke has proved to have detrimental damage to the lungs. (indiatimes.com)
  • 80 countries around the world, and the World Health Organization posts historical data on outdoor air pollution in urban areas. (cdc.gov)
  • https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/publicerat-material/publikationsarkiv/m/miljohalsorapport-2017/ - Outdoor exposures (sport arenas, sidewalks, playgrounds, commercial outdoor dining areas, public transport stations and stops and public entrances). (who.int)
  • indoor and outdoor air pollution. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure to indoor and outdoor air pollution, as well as occupational gases and dusts, are additional risk factors. (medgadget.com)
  • The causes include unsafe water, lack of sanitation, poor hygiene practices and indoor and outdoor pollution, as well as injuries. (cnn.com)
  • Run an air conditioner if you have one, but keep the fresh-air intake closed and the filter clean to prevent outdoor smoke from getting inside. (cdc.gov)
  • State and local ordinances establish smoke-free standards for all, or for designated, indoor workplaces, indoor spaces, and outdoor public places. (thecommunityguide.org)
  • Private-sector smoke-free policies may ban all tobacco use on private property or restrict smoking to designated outdoor locations. (thecommunityguide.org)
  • When outdoor levels are elevated, going indoors may reduce exposure. (ny.gov)
  • Some ways to reduce exposure are to minimize outdoor and indoor sources and avoid strenuous activities in areas where fine particle concentrations are high. (ny.gov)
  • reduce or eliminate outdoor burning and attempt to minimize indoor sources of PM 2.5 such as smoking. (ny.gov)
  • Both indoor and outdoor air pollution levels are quite high in many countries of the Region. (who.int)
  • EM/RC63/R.1 in which it requested WHO to submit to the 64th session of the Regional Committee an evidence-based plan of action for the regional implementation of the global road map to address the health impacts of indoor and outdoor air pollution. (who.int)
  • Tobacco use directly contributes to 22% of global cancer deaths. (who.int)
  • Passive smoking was described as an important public health factor in deaths from CAD. (cdc.gov)
  • The negative health effects from cigarette smoking account for an estimated 500,000 deaths, or nearly 1 of every 5 deaths, each year in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • High levels of air pollution and extreme hot and cold temperatures have been linked to increases in heart disease and deaths from heart attacks. (cdc.gov)
  • Air pollution also results in an increase in cardiac deaths, and has even been associated with dementia and renal disease. (mediaforfreedom.com)
  • Control, which was ratified by Law of Ukraine N 3534-IV of 15 March 2006 and would result in a substantial decrease in the prevalence of tobacco-smoking, and consequently a decrease in illnesses and deaths caused by tobacco consumption and exposure to tobacco smoke. (who.int)
  • Cancer-related deaths are majorly associated with risk factors including excessive smoking, intake of tobacco, and exposure to environmental pollution and predispositions such as genetic mutations. (grandviewresearch.com)
  • 34% of deaths from stroke and 27% of deaths from heart disease are attributable to air pollution. (who.int)
  • and about 43 000 annual deaths due to exposure to the second-hand tobacco smoke. (who.int)
  • The use of tobacco in indoor public places and workplaces, including at homes, contributes to emission of toxicants in the air, thereby contributing to air pollution. (who.int)
  • Exposures to environmental toxicants during early life are of particular concern because developing organ systems may be especially susceptible to low-dose insults, as compared with adult life [ 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Indoor air pollution can pose a serious health threat. (cdc.gov)
  • Although air pollution has decreased in many parts of the world, it represents a major and growing health problem for the residents of some cities in certain industrializing countries. (cdc.gov)
  • Conversely, those with preexisting heart and lung disease, children, and older adults have an increased risk for adverse health effects from even short-term exposure to air pollution. (cdc.gov)
  • To prevent exposures that could result in adverse health effects, travelers should avoid areas where mold contamination is obvious, and use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, waterproof boots, and NIOSH-approved N95 or higher respirators when working in moldy environments. (cdc.gov)
  • Air pollution is a leading environmental threat to human health. (cdc.gov)
  • Air pollution is a concern in British Columbia, Canada because of its effects on health and visibility. (wikipedia.org)
  • Tobacco kills over 8 million people every year and destroys our environment, further harming human health, through the cultivation, production, distribution, consumption, and post-consumer waste. (who.int)
  • Passive smoking also causes significant effects on the lung health of adult nonsmokers, including reduced lung function, increased sputum production and cough, and chest discomfort. (medscape.com)
  • NIEHS research uses state-of-the-art science and technology to investigate the interplay between environmental exposures, human biology, genetics, and common diseases to help prevent disease and improve human health. (nih.gov)
  • Research in this field aims to determine the types, levels, and combinations of exposures people experience and how those exposures affect human health and disease over a lifetime. (nih.gov)
  • Increasing evidence suggests that pregnancy is a vulnerable window of exposure for later maternal health effects [ 14 ] including depression and other mental health disorders. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This fact sheet tells you how you can protect your health and be safe if you are exposed to wildfire smoke. (cdc.gov)
  • When a wildfire occurs in your area, watch for news or health warnings about smoke. (cdc.gov)
  • The new report, "Cigarette Smoking Prevalence and Policies in the 50 States: An Era of Change -- the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ImpacTeen Tobacco Chart Book," was presented at the National Conference on Tobacco or Health meeting in Phoenix. (sciencedaily.com)
  • States can reduce death and disease by reducing smoking prevalence," said Gary G. Giovino, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Health Behavior in the UB School of Public Health and Health Professions and principal investigator on the report. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Finally, the authors emphasize that health professionals must know, diagnose, monitor, and prevent toxic exposure among children and women. (saude.gov.br)
  • to educate health professionals employed in all kinds of health care facility about ways to provide adequate medical treatment to those who wish to stop using tobacco products, and to develop and introduce into everyday practice standards of such treatment. (who.int)
  • Reported by: Air Pollution and Respiratory Health Br, Div of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects, National Center for Environmental Health, CDC. (cdc.gov)
  • In this section, we will delve into the effects of poor indoor air quality on overall health and the link between indoor air pollution and respiratory issues. (todaysmeet.com)
  • The road map, which was adopted by the Health Assembly in May 2016, is intended as a tool to enable the health sector to take a leading role in raising awareness both of the impacts of air pollution on health and of opportunities for public health. (who.int)
  • Wildfire smoke can harm you in multiple ways. (cdc.gov)
  • What is Wildfire Smoke and Can it Make Me Sick? (cdc.gov)
  • Wildfire smoke is a mix of gases and fine particles from burning vegetation, building materials, and other materials. (cdc.gov)
  • Wildfire smoke can make anyone sick. (cdc.gov)
  • Older adults, pregnant women, children, and people with preexisting respiratory and heart conditions may be more likely to get sick if they breathe in wildfire smoke. (cdc.gov)
  • Orienting funding through domestic, bilateral and multilateral channels towards evidence-based, cost-effective interventions to reduce risk factors, including tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and harmful use of alcohol, can reduce unnecessary expenditure on high-cost interventions, medicines and technologies. (who.int)
  • We conducted a large, cohort study to assess the impact of ETS exposure on birth weight whilst adjusting for the many factors known to influence this. (nih.gov)
  • Exposure science is the study of our contact, such as by swallowing, breathing, or touching, with environmental factors and their effects on the human body. (nih.gov)
  • Conclusion: The authors conclude that it is necessary to recognize risk factors and intervene in the period of greatest vulnerability to the occurrence of harmful effects of environmental exposures, to prevent, delay the onset or modify the progression of lung disease throughout life and into adulthood. (saude.gov.br)
  • Apart from scaling up care for NCDs, it is equally important to reduce exposure to risk factors. (mediaforfreedom.com)
  • Climate change, unplanned urbanization and air pollution are among the major risk factors for some respiratory NCDs. (mediaforfreedom.com)
  • Other factors like, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, and smoking are also associated with a higher occurrence of many other ailments in the region. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • Long-term exposure to indoor air pollution can impair lung function, causing breathing difficulties and reducing oxygen supply to the body. (todaysmeet.com)
  • www.citizen-news.org ) Managing Editor Shobha Shukla on the sidelines of the 2nd Global NCD Alliance Forum, Dr Dean Schraufnagel who heads FIRS, stressed upon the fact that both climate change and unplanned urbanization lead to air pollution, which is one of the main causes of non-communicable respiratory diseases. (mediaforfreedom.com)
  • This study investigates the association between cord blood lymphocyte proportions and maternal exposure to air pollution during each gestational month. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Given that lymphocyte production, including T and B cell development, starts early in gestation [ 7 ] and that critical stages in development of the immune system may also reflect temporal variation in susceptibility to immunotoxicants, this study investigated the association between maternal exposure to air pollution during each month of gestation and cord blood lymphocyte proportions. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In an animal model, tobacco exposure induced systemic and local responses, including elevation of plasma levels of C5a and brain-derived neurotrophic factor and increases in pulmonary tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha, interleukin (IL)-5, monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1, and the density of substance P-positive nerves along the bronchial epithelium. (medscape.com)
  • Conclusions Existing policies and practices were successful in lowering THS pollution levels in non-smoker cars compared with smoker cars. (bmj.com)
  • The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced that a toxic air alert has been issued for London after 'very high' pollution levels. (cnn.com)
  • When smoke levels are high, do not use anything that burns, such as candles and fireplaces. (cdc.gov)
  • The report points out that even after four decades of tobacco control efforts, one-fifth of American adults still smoke and prevalence is especially high among populations with lower levels of education and income, Native Americans and those with psychiatric and substance abuse problems. (sciencedaily.com)
  • and to minimize the social, environmental and economic consequences of tobacco use by carrying out tobacco control measures at national and local levels. (who.int)
  • 1 While environmental sources contribute to the total exposure burden, some of the highest exposure levels are found in the work-place. (cdc.gov)
  • Toxic exposures have been shown to influence maturation of the immune system during gestation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In this study, an experimental model of the involuntary smoker is described and the following hypothesis proposed: Passive exposure to tobacco smoke produces morphological alterations in the rat lung, which are compatible with emphysema. (nih.gov)
  • For people who smoke, the most important part of treatment is to stop smoking. (cdc.gov)
  • however, the condition can occur in people who have never smoked. (medlineplus.gov)
  • the risk is generally low, however, for otherwise healthy people who have only limited exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • Scientists seek to better understand how various types of exposures are transported across land, air, and water and, upon contact with people, transformed within our bodies. (nih.gov)
  • Your physio will be able to give you advice and support and can put you in contact with specialists trained to help people stop smoking. (csp.org.uk)
  • States should feel morally obligated to use a higher proportion of the revenues they receive from cigarette excise taxes and settlement payments to prevent smoking initiation, protect nonsmokers and help people who smoke to quit. (sciencedaily.com)
  • However, the risk never completely returns to the same risk as that of people who never smoked. (healthywomen.org)
  • Smoking is associated with acute and long term structural changes in the airways and pulmonary parenchyma, including upper airway mucosal gland hypertrophy and hyperplasia. (medscape.com)
  • In particular, exposure during mid-pregnancy-a period characterized by rapid rises in cardiac output, maternal blood volume, heart rate and pulmonary circulation necessary to maintain sufficient blood supply to the developing fetus [ 17 ]-was shown to be associated with increased postpartum anhedonia symptoms at 6 or 12 months after childbirth particularly among Black women [ 15 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Results from the National Statistical Office in 2021 show that 23.7% of adults aged 15 years and older are exposed to tobacco smoke at home, and 36.6 % of adults aged 15 years and older are exposed to tobacco smoke at restaurants. (who.int)
  • Results of NSO in 2017 shows that 32.7% of adults aged 15 years and above are exposed to tobacco smoke at home, 68.2 % of adults aged 15 years and above are exposed to tobacco smoke at transportation service. (who.int)
  • Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), or secondhand smoke, is increasingly recognized as the direct cause of lung disease in adults and children. (medscape.com)
  • Epigenetic differences remained even after taking into account the socioeconomic conditions of children's families, and were seen in young adults who did not smoke or display evidence of high inflammation. (news-medical.net)
  • In China, 26.6% of adults smoke, compared to 19% around the world, and 14% in the U.S. (nhpr.org)
  • Tobacco smoking (smoking status, frequency, duration and amount) was also significantly associated with depression. (hsrc.ac.za)
  • ETS exposure was also associated with decreased phagocytic activity of alveolar macrophages and a significantly decreased level of nerve growth factor in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. (medscape.com)
  • The main consequences of CS4 or CS8 exposures were to significantly reduce insulin R, IGF-1R, IRS-1, and tyrosine phosphorylated insulin R and IGF-1R proteins. (iospress.nl)
  • CS exposure effects on insulin/IGF and insulin receptor substrate (IRS) proteins and phosphorylated proteins were striking compared with the mRNA. (iospress.nl)
  • Correspondingly, CS and CS8+R exposures inhibited expression of proteins and phosphoproteins required for signaling through Akt, PRAS40, and/or p70S6K, increased AβPP-Aβ, and reduced ASPH protein, which is a target of insulin/IGF-1 signaling. (iospress.nl)
  • You can use the AQI to plan your daily activities to reduce exposure to ozone. (cdc.gov)