Air pollution exposure tied to atopic dermatitis in children
Air pollution exposure is associated with increased atopic dermatitis (AD) prevalence in children, according to a review published online Nov. 9 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Children exposed to polluted air are more likely to develop atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a review of 52 studies published in JAMA Pediatrics on November 9. Megan Park, M.D., of the University of Toronto and her team analyzed data from 52 observational studies to assess the relationship between ambient air pollutants and AD rates in children.
Their findings indicate that a 10-μg/m³ increase in nitrogen dioxide (OR, 3.46) and sulfur dioxide (OR, 3.96) is likely to be associated with a rise in outpatient visits for AD. Similarly, a 10-μg/m³ increase in fine particulate matter (PM) less than 2.5μm (OR, 1.04) and less than 10μm (OR, 1.19) is probably linked to higher AD prevalence.
However, the researchers found that the associations between air pollution exposure and the severity or incidence of AD were inconsistent or absent. The study underscores the public health implications of air pollution and underscores the need for policies aimed at reducing pollution levels and combating climate change to protect the younger generation.
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