Hong Xu, Xiaocong Zhou, Shanshan Xu, Zisi Fang, Chaokang Li, Ye Lv, Keyi Cheng, Yanjun Ren
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Abstract
Evidence regarding the cognitive effects of air pollution is inconsistent. This study aimed to quantitatively analyze the relationship between air pollutants and cognitive abilities using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). We systematically searched for studies published until July 1, 2023, and assessed heterogeneity with Cochran's Q test and I² statistics, while publication bias was evaluated using Funnel plots and Egger's test. Out of 380 studies, 17 were included in the meta-analysis. Results demonstrated significant relationship among long-term exposure to PM2.5, O3, and cognitive decline. The pooled RR of cognitive impairment per 10μg/m3 increase were 1.17 for PM2.5 and 1.07 for PM10. Furthermore, there was a significant association between cognitive decline and long-term exposure to PM2.5 (β = -0.30; I2 = 95.30%) and PM10 (β = -0.15; I2 = 87.50%). Our research suggests that long-term exposure to air pollution, especially PM2.5, is a risk factor for cognitive impairment.
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International Journal of Environmental Health Research ( IJEHR ) is devoted to the rapid publication of research in environmental health, acting as a link between the diverse research communities and practitioners in environmental health. Published articles encompass original research papers, technical notes and review articles. IJEHR publishes articles on all aspects of the interaction between the environment and human health. This interaction can broadly be divided into three areas: the natural environment and health – health implications and monitoring of air, water and soil pollutants and pollution and health improvements and air, water and soil quality standards; the built environment and health – occupational health and safety, exposure limits, monitoring and control of pollutants in the workplace, and standards of health; and communicable diseases – disease spread, control and prevention, food hygiene and control, and health aspects of rodents and insects. IJEHR is published in association with the International Federation of Environmental Health and includes news from the Federation of international meetings, courses and environmental health issues.