Impact of short-term exposure to air pollution on natural mortality and vulnerable populations: a multi-city case-crossover analysis in Belgium

Impact of short-term exposure to air pollution on natural mortality and vulnerable populations: a multi-city case-crossover analysis in Belgium

Abstract Background The adverse effect of air pollution on mortality is well documented worldwide but the identification of more vulnerable populations at higher risk of death is still limited. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between natural mortality (overall and cause-specifi...

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Main Authors: Claire Demoury, Raf Aerts, Finaba Berete, Wouter Lefebvre, Arno Pauwels, Charlotte Vanpoucke, Johan Van der Heyden, Eva M. De Clercq
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Air pollution
Natural mortality
Cause-specific mortality
Vulnerability
Effect modification
Preexisting conditions
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-024-01050-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-024-01050-w

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