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  1. Article ; Online: Lead exposure in Chinese children: Urbanization lowers children's blood lead levels (BLLs).

    Dong, Jie / Li, Xiaoping / Kelly, Frank J / Mudway, Ian

    The Science of the total environment

    2024  Volume 923, Page(s) 170910

    Abstract: Lead is a toxic metal that can pose a huge threat to children's health. China has experienced rapid urbanization since the reform in 1978; however, there has been no examination of the potential influence of this urbanization on children's blood lead ... ...

    Abstract Lead is a toxic metal that can pose a huge threat to children's health. China has experienced rapid urbanization since the reform in 1978; however, there has been no examination of the potential influence of this urbanization on children's blood lead levels (BLLs). This study is the initial investigation to explore the correlation between urbanization and BLLs in Chinese children. Five windows of time are considered: pre-2000, 2001-2005, 2006-2010, 2011-2015 and 2016-2021. The results show that urbanization affected lead distribution in urban soil and agricultural soil during the above periods, especially in northern China. The higher non-carcinogenic risk of lead for children is consistent with the lead pollution in soil (3 < I
    MeSH term(s) Child ; Humans ; Lead ; Lead Poisoning/epidemiology ; Environmental Exposure/analysis ; Urbanization ; China ; Soil
    Chemical Substances Lead (2P299V784P) ; Soil
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-12
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 121506-1
    ISSN 1879-1026 ; 0048-9697
    ISSN (online) 1879-1026
    ISSN 0048-9697
    DOI 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170910
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  2. Article ; Online: Do Plasticizers within the Indoor Environment Increase Airway Allergen Responsiveness?

    Mudway, Ian S / Sandstrom, Thomas

    American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

    2020  Volume 202, Issue 5, Page(s) 639–640

    MeSH term(s) Allergens ; Bronchial Provocation Tests ; Cross-Over Studies ; Dibutyl Phthalate ; Humans ; Plasticizers
    Chemical Substances Allergens ; Plasticizers ; Dibutyl Phthalate (2286E5R2KE)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Editorial ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 1180953-x
    ISSN 1535-4970 ; 0003-0805 ; 1073-449X
    ISSN (online) 1535-4970
    ISSN 0003-0805 ; 1073-449X
    DOI 10.1164/rccm.202005-2048ED
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  3. Article ; Online: The Ins and Outs of Microplastics.

    Wright, Stephanie / Mudway, Ian

    Annals of internal medicine

    2019  Volume 171, Issue 7, Page(s) 514–515

    MeSH term(s) Air Pollutants/adverse effects ; Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; Feces/chemistry ; Food Packaging ; Humans ; Microplastics/analysis
    Chemical Substances Air Pollutants ; Microplastics
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-09-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 336-0
    ISSN 1539-3704 ; 0003-4819
    ISSN (online) 1539-3704
    ISSN 0003-4819
    DOI 10.7326/M19-2474
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  4. Article ; Online: Brownfield land and health: A systematic review of the literature.

    Wang, Weiyi / Dack, Sarah / Mudway, Ian / Walder, Holly / Davies, Bethan / Kamanyire, Robie / Fecht, Daniela

    PloS one

    2023  Volume 18, Issue 8, Page(s) e0289470

    Abstract: Background: Brownfield land is vacant or derelict land that was previously used for industrial or commercial purposes. Brownfield land is increasingly being targeted for housing development, however, depending on the previous use and remediation ... ...

    Abstract Background: Brownfield land is vacant or derelict land that was previously used for industrial or commercial purposes. Brownfield land is increasingly being targeted for housing development, however, depending on the previous use and remediation activity, it might pose potential risks to the health of residents on or in the vicinity of redeveloped sites. This systematic review of the literature synthesises the empirical evidence on the associations between brownfield land and health.
    Methods: We systematically searched EMBASE, MEDLINE, Global Health, Web of Science, Scopus and GreenFile using a study protocol registered on PROSPERO (CRD42022286826). The search strategy combined the keywords "brownfield" and its interchangeable terms such as "previously developed land", and any health outcomes such as "respiratory diseases" and "mortality". Publications identified from the search were screened for eligibility by two authors, and data were extracted from the selected articles. Study quality was assessed based on the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.
    Results: Of the 1,987 records retrieved, 6 studies met the inclusion criteria; 3 ecological studies, 2 cross-sectional studies, and 1 longitudinal study. There was considerable heterogeneity in the exposure metrics and health outcomes assessed. All studies found significant positive associations between brownfield land proximity or density with at least one health relevant outcome, including poorer self-reported general health, increased mortality rates, increased birth defects, increased serum metal levels, and accelerated immune ageing.
    Conclusions: Brownfield land may negatively affect the health of nearby residents. The epidemiological evidence on health effects associated with brownfield land in local communities, however, remains inconclusive and limited. Further studies are required to build the evidence base to inform future housing policies and urban planning.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Longitudinal Studies ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Housing ; Industry
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2267670-3
    ISSN 1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    ISSN 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0289470
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  5. Article ; Online: HIPTox-Hazard Identification Platform to Assess the Health Impacts from Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollutant Exposures, through Mechanistic Toxicology: A Single-Centre Double-Blind Human Exposure Trial Protocol.

    Faherty, Thomas / Badri, Huda / Hu, Dawei / Voliotis, Aristeidis / Pope, Francis D / Mudway, Ian / Smith, Jacky / McFiggans, Gordon

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2024  Volume 21, Issue 3

    Abstract: Over the past decade, our understanding of the impact of air pollution on short- and long-term population health has advanced considerably, focusing on adverse effects on cardiovascular and respiratory systems. There is, however, increasing evidence that ...

    Abstract Over the past decade, our understanding of the impact of air pollution on short- and long-term population health has advanced considerably, focusing on adverse effects on cardiovascular and respiratory systems. There is, however, increasing evidence that air pollution exposures affect cognitive function, particularly in susceptible groups. Our study seeks to assess and hazard rank the cognitive effects of prevalent indoor and outdoor pollutants through a single-centre investigation on the cognitive functioning of healthy human volunteers aged 50 and above with a familial predisposition to dementia. Participants will all undertake five sequential controlled exposures. The sources of the air pollution exposures are wood smoke, diesel exhaust, cleaning products, and cooking emissions, with clean air serving as the control. Pre- and post-exposure spirometry, nasal lavage, blood sampling, and cognitive assessments will be performed. Repeated testing pre and post exposure to controlled levels of pollutants will allow for the identification of acute changes in functioning as well as the detection of peripheral markers of neuroinflammation and neuronal toxicity. This comprehensive approach enables the identification of the most hazardous components in indoor and outdoor air pollutants and further understanding of the pathways contributing to neurodegenerative diseases. The results of this project have the potential to facilitate greater refinement in policy, emphasizing health-relevant pollutants and providing details to aid mitigation against pollutant-associated health risks.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Air Pollutants/analysis ; Air Pollution/analysis ; Vehicle Emissions ; Smoke ; Air Pollution, Indoor/adverse effects ; Air Pollution, Indoor/analysis ; Particulate Matter/analysis ; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
    Chemical Substances Air Pollutants ; Vehicle Emissions ; Smoke ; Particulate Matter
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Clinical Trial Protocol ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2175195-X
    ISSN 1660-4601 ; 1661-7827
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    ISSN 1661-7827
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph21030284
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  6. Article ; Online: Air pollution and cognition.

    Griffiths, Chris J / Mudway, Ian S

    BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

    2018  Volume 363, Page(s) k4904

    MeSH term(s) Air Pollutants/adverse effects ; Air Pollution/adverse effects ; Cognition ; Cognitive Dysfunction/etiology ; Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; Humans
    Chemical Substances Air Pollutants
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-11-27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 1362901-3
    ISSN 1756-1833 ; 0959-8154 ; 0959-8146 ; 0959-8138 ; 0959-535X ; 1759-2151
    ISSN (online) 1756-1833
    ISSN 0959-8154 ; 0959-8146 ; 0959-8138 ; 0959-535X ; 1759-2151
    DOI 10.1136/bmj.k4904
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  7. Article ; Online: The Impact of Real-World Particulate Matter Air Pollution on the Airways of Susceptible Individuals.

    Pfeffer, Paul E / Mudway, Ian S

    American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

    2018  Volume 198, Issue 11, Page(s) 1362–1363

    MeSH term(s) Air Pollutants/analysis ; Air Pollution/analysis ; Humans ; Particulate Matter/analysis ; Transcriptome
    Chemical Substances Air Pollutants ; Particulate Matter
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-07-18
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Editorial ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 1180953-x
    ISSN 1535-4970 ; 0003-0805 ; 1073-449X
    ISSN (online) 1535-4970
    ISSN 0003-0805 ; 1073-449X
    DOI 10.1164/rccm.201807-1206ED
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  8. Article: Identifying trends in ultrafine particle infiltration and carbon dioxide ventilation in 92 vehicle models

    Lim, Shanon / Mudway, Ian / Molden, Nick / Holland, James / Barratt, Benjamin

    Science of the total environment. 2022 Mar. 15, v. 812

    2022  

    Abstract: There has been ongoing research aimed at reducing pollution concentrations in vehicles due to the high exposure which occurs in this setting. These studies have found using recirculate (RC) settings substantially reduces in-cabin traffic-related ... ...

    Abstract There has been ongoing research aimed at reducing pollution concentrations in vehicles due to the high exposure which occurs in this setting. These studies have found using recirculate (RC) settings substantially reduces in-cabin traffic-related pollution concentrations but possibly leads to an adverse accumulation of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from driver respiration. The aim of this study was to highlight how vehicle models and ventilation settings affect in-cabin concentrations to ultrafine particles (UFP) and CO₂ in real-world conditions. We assessed the ability of different vehicles to balance reductions in UFP against the build-up of in-cabin CO₂ concentrations by measuring these pollutants concurrently both inside and outside the vehicle to derive an in/out ratio. When ventilation settings were set to RC, UFP concentrations inside the vehicles (median: 3205 pt./cm³) were 86% lower compared to outside air (OA) (23,496 pt./cm³) across a 30-min real-world driving route. However, CO₂ concentrations demonstrated a rapid linear increase under RC settings, at times exceeding 2500 ppm. These concentrations have previously been associated with decreased cognitive performance. Our study did not find an effect of gasoline fuelled vehicles affecting in-cabin UFP levels compared to hybrid or electric vehicles, suggesting that self-pollution was not an issue. We also found that certain vehicle models were better at reducing both in-cabin UFP and CO₂ concentrations. The results suggest that under RC settings in/out CO₂ ratios are largely determined by the leakiness of the vehicle cabin, whereas in/out UFP ratios are primarily determined by the efficacy of the in-built air filter in the vehicles ventilation system.
    Keywords air ; air filters ; carbon dioxide ; cognition ; environment ; gasoline ; pollution ; ventilation systems
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-0315
    Publishing place Elsevier B.V.
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 121506-1
    ISSN 1879-1026 ; 0048-9697
    ISSN (online) 1879-1026
    ISSN 0048-9697
    DOI 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152521
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  9. Article ; Online: Air Pollution and Asthma: Critical Targets for Effective Action.

    Kelly, Frank J / Mudway, Ian S / Fussell, Julia C

    Pulmonary therapy

    2020  Volume 7, Issue 1, Page(s) 9–24

    Abstract: Evidence to advocate for cleaner air for people with asthma is not in short supply. We know that air pollution is associated with the development and worsening of the condition and that mitigating interventions can improve respiratory outcomes. We have ... ...

    Abstract Evidence to advocate for cleaner air for people with asthma is not in short supply. We know that air pollution is associated with the development and worsening of the condition and that mitigating interventions can improve respiratory outcomes. We have clear targets, particularly traffic emissions, especially in urban areas, and plenty of potentially effective actions. Road traffic must be reduced, and what remains should be cleaner and greener. Urban green spaces, safe cycle networks and wider pavements will promote active travel and leisure time exercise. Healthcare professionals must ensure people are aware of their air quality, its impact on asthma and the appropriate behaviour to safeguard health. What remains are realistic policies and effective measures, based on the correct scientific evidence, to be taken forth with political courage and investment so that air pollution no longer contributes to the development or worsening of respiratory ill health.
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-11-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ISSN 2364-1746
    ISSN (online) 2364-1746
    DOI 10.1007/s41030-020-00138-1
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  10. Article ; Online: Air Pollution and Asthma: Mechanisms of Harm and Considerations for Clinical Interventions.

    Pfeffer, Paul E / Mudway, Ian S / Grigg, Jonathan

    Chest

    2020  Volume 159, Issue 4, Page(s) 1346–1355

    Abstract: There is global concern regarding the harmful impact of polluted air on the respiratory health of patients with asthma. Multiple epidemiologic studies have shown ongoing associations between high levels of air pollution and poor early life lung growth, ... ...

    Abstract There is global concern regarding the harmful impact of polluted air on the respiratory health of patients with asthma. Multiple epidemiologic studies have shown ongoing associations between high levels of air pollution and poor early life lung growth, development of allergic sensitization, development of asthma, airway inflammation, acutely impaired lung function, respiratory tract infections, and asthma exacerbations. However, studies have often yielded inconsistent findings, and not all studies have found significant associations; this may be related to both variations in statistical, measurement, and modeling methodologies between studies as well as differences in the concentrations and composition of air pollution globally. Overall, this variation in findings suggests we still do not fully understand the effects of ambient pollution on the lungs and on the evolution and exacerbation of airway diseases. There is clearly a need to augment epidemiologic studies with experimental studies to clarify the underlying mechanistic basis for the adverse responses reported and to identify the key gaseous and particle-related components within the complex air pollution mixture driving these outcomes. Some progress toward these aims has been made. This article reviews studies providing an improved understanding of causal pathways linking air pollution to asthma development and exacerbation. The article also considers potential strategies to reduce asthma morbidity and mortality through regulation and behavioral/pharmacologic interventions, including a consideration of pollutant avoidance strategies and antioxidant and/or vitamin D supplementation.
    MeSH term(s) Air Pollutants/adverse effects ; Air Pollution/adverse effects ; Asthma/epidemiology ; Asthma/etiology ; Asthma/prevention & control ; Dietary Supplements ; Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; Humans ; Particulate Matter/adverse effects
    Chemical Substances Air Pollutants ; Particulate Matter
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1032552-9
    ISSN 1931-3543 ; 0012-3692
    ISSN (online) 1931-3543
    ISSN 0012-3692
    DOI 10.1016/j.chest.2020.10.053
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