Noncommunicable Diseases Air Pollution

Long-Term Exposure to Particulate Air Pollution Associated with the Progression of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in China: Effect Size and Urban–Rural disparities. BMC Public Health.

This study found that chronic exposure to fine particulate air pollution accelerates the development and complications of type 2 diabetes in China, with urban areas showing higher onset rates and rural areas facing greater mortality risk and healthcare disparities.

April 26, 2025 • Research & Reports

Hu, M., Hao, X., Zhang, Y., et al.

Life Stage and Reproductive Health Noncommunicable Diseases

Healthier lifestyles can modify the air pollutants effect on cardiovascular disease among the middle-aged and elderly. Nature Scientific Reports.

April 24, 2025 • Research & Reports

Wang, C. and Wang, M.

Noncommunicable Diseases Air Pollution

Childhood exposure to air pollution, body mass index trajectories, and insulin resistance among young adults. JAMA Network Open.

April 22, 2025 • Research & Reports

Guo, F., Chen, X., Howland, S., et al.

Infectious Diseases Life Stage and Reproductive Health

Assessment of air pollution and mortality in Portugal using AirQ+ and the effects of COVID-19 on their relationship. Scientific Reports.

April 15, 2025 • Research & Reports

Simões, J., Bernardo, A., Lima Gonçalves, L., et al.

Life Stage and Reproductive Health Air Pollution

What drives parents’ use of air quality indexes during wildfire smoke events: Predictors of index knowledge, frequent checking, and following health guidance. Population and Environment.

This study explored differences in AQI use and adherence among parents in British Columbia, Canada, and three US states, California, Oregon and Washington—jurisdictions that experience significant wildfire smoke seasons likely to worsen with climate change.

April 14, 2025 • Research & Reports

Slavik, C.E., Chapman, D.A., Cleland, S.E., et al.