Association between exposure to air pollution and increased ischaemic stroke incidence: a retrospective population-based cohort study (EP-PARTICLES study) - Takeaways - MDSpire

Association between exposure to air pollution and increased ischaemic stroke incidence: a retrospective population-based cohort study (EP-PARTICLES study)

  • By

  • Michał Święczkowski

  • Gregory Y H Lip

  • Anna Kurasz

  • Emil J Dąbrowski

  • Anna Tomaszuk-Kazberuk

  • Jacek W Kamiński

  • Joanna Strużewska

  • Sławomir Dobrzycki

  • Łukasz Kuźma

  • September 20, 2024

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    The EP-PARTICLES study analyzed the link between short-term air pollution exposure and ischaemic stroke incidence in Poland from 2011 to 2020.

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    A total of 146,262 ischaemic stroke cases were recorded, predominantly affecting females and individuals over 65 years old.

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    Exposure to PM2.5, NO2, B(a)P, and SO2 was associated with increased ischaemic stroke risk, particularly affecting non-elderly women.

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    Residents in regions with high tobacco and alcohol consumption showed heightened sensitivity to the effects of PM2.5 and SO2.

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    The study highlights the need for public health interventions addressing air pollution, especially for vulnerable populations.

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Association between exposure to air pollution and increased ischaemic stroke incidence: a retrospective population-based cohort study (EP-PARTICLES study)

  • by Michał Święczkowski, Gregory Y H Lip, Anna Kurasz, Emil J Dąbrowski, Anna Tomaszuk-Kazberuk, Jacek W Kamiński, Joanna Strużewska, Sławomir Dobrzycki, Łukasz Kuźma

  • September 20, 2024

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