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Air pollution is more than just an environmental concern—it's a major public health crisis.   According to WHO, each year 4.2 million people die prematurely due to diseases linked to ambient air pollution. The most affected are those with pre-existing conditions, children, the elderly, and low-income communities.    Key pollutants like PM2.5 particles, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide are closely associated with these adverse health outcomes.   Emerging research also links air pollution to cerebrovascular, neurodevelopmental, and neuropsychiatric disorders, as well as reproductive issues and type 2 diabetes. Addressing air quality could prevent millions of premature deaths and drastically improve public health.   Join the conversation on how we can tackle this global challenge and make a difference.    Source Courtesy: World Health Organization Link: https://rb.gy/718n94   #AirQuality #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalImpact #SustainableFuture   For more, ✉ : info@aafindia.net  📞 : +91 94487 51680  🌐 : www.aafimea.com

#MobilityWeek 🚗 | New research confirms the health impacts caused by traffic-related #airpollution in Belgium. Air pollution from road traffic consists of pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, fine particulate matter, and benzene, all of which are known to cause serious health issues, including: 🫁 respiratory #diseases, 🫀 cardiovascular diseases, 🚑 premature #mortality. A considerable portion of the population is still exposed to harmful concentrations of air pollutants. Addressing air pollution in Belgium remains a crucial #public #health challenge. More info 👇 https://lnkd.in/e8AmHewD

This study further highlights the importance of clean air in our shared spaces.

𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 🦴 Recent research has uncovered a significant link between air pollution and an increased risk of #osteoporosis. Studies from various countries, including India, the United States, and China, indicate that exposure to harmful pollutants such as fine particulate matter (PM2.5), black carbon, and nitrogen oxides correlates with reduced #bonedensity and a higher incidence of #fractures. The connection between air pollution and osteoporosis is becoming clearer as scientists identify the underlying mechanisms. Pollutants can disrupt bone health by promoting 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, generating damaging 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬, and interfering with 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐃 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 by reducing sunlight exposure. These effects weaken bones and make them more susceptible to fractures. #Osteoporosis #AirPollution #BoneHealth #PublicHealth #MedicalResearch #Healthcare #CleanAir #Inflammation https://lnkd.in/dVMRX783.

Air pollution is linked with short term, medium, or long term impacts on human health. Air pollution exacts a heavy toll on the health of India's population, manifesting in a range of serious medical conditions. Short term impacts include irritation to eyes, throat, and nose, and some respiratory infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis, while long term air pollution impacts involve chronic respiratory diseases, heart related problems, lung cancer, and even damage to the brain, liver, kidneys, or nerves. #Airpollution #AirCrisis

Air pollution is linked with short term, medium, or long term impacts on human health. Air pollution exacts a heavy toll on the health of India's population, manifesting in a range of serious medical conditions. Short term impacts include irritation to eyes, throat, and nose, and some respiratory infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis, while long term air pollution impacts involve chronic respiratory diseases, heart related problems, lung cancer, and even damage to the brain, liver, kidneys, or nerves. #Airpollution #AirCrisis #AirEmergency.

Another Great Review Article! "The Global Burden of Disease assessment estimates that 20% of global type 2 diabetes cases are related to chronic exposure to particulate matter (PM) with a diameter of 2·5 μm or less (PM2·5). With 99% of the global population residing in areas where air pollution levels are above current World Health Organization air quality guidelines, and increasing concern in regard to the common drivers of #AirPollution and #ClimateChange, there is a compelling need to understand the connection between air pollution and cardiometabolic disease, and pathways to address this preventable risk factor." "This Review provides an up to date summary of the epidemiological evidence and mechanistic underpinnings linking air pollution with cardiometabolic risk. Also outlined here, approaches to improve awareness, and discuss personal-level, community, governmental, and policy interventions to help mitigate the growing global public health risk of air pollution exposure." Learn More in Science Direct | The Lancet #Diabetes & #Endocrinology https://lnkd.in/demgN7qD Air pollution exposure and cardiometabolic risk - Sanjay Rajagopalan, Sadeer Al-Kindi, et al. Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Wayne State University Boston College Centre Scientifique de Monaco Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz German Center of Cardiovascular Research, Partner-Site Rhine-Main LOUIS STOKES CLEVELAND VA MEDICAL CENTER Houston Methodist This work is consistent with work being done now in the #PasinettiLab. If this interests you, CHECK OUT some of our past work: Role of diesel exhaust exposure in promoting Alzheimer’s disease susceptibility by impairing glymphatic drainage of amyloid beta (aβ) and other toxic metabolites from the brain - Sean X Naughton, Ph.D., Giulio Maria Pasinetti Alzheimer's & Dementia | The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association® https://lnkd.in/dgEdM4jj As Well As Exposure to World Trade Center Dust Exacerbates Cognitive Impairment and Evokes a Central and Peripheral Pro-Inflammatory Transcriptional Profile in an Animal Model of Alzheimer’s Disease - Ruth I., Giulio Maria Pasinetti, et al. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease https://lnkd.in/dYtHy8zk

🌫️ Air Pollution is the Hidden Threat to India's Diabetes Epidemic…   India is not only the Diabetes Capital of the World, but the rising levels of air pollution are now making this health crisis even worse. A recent BMJ study uncovered a disturbing connection between air pollution and the increasing risk of diabetes, an issue that could affect millions of people across the country.  In our latest video, we had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Pankaj Agarwal, one of Delhi/NCR’s most renowned endocrinologists, who delves into the shocking findings of the study and breaks down how air pollution is exacerbating the diabetes epidemic in India.  Dr. Agarwal explains how the polluted air we breathe daily doesn't just impact our lungs, but can also interfere with blood sugar regulation, ultimately increasing the risk of diabetes. As air quality worsens, the implications for public health—especially in urban areas—are profound.  Key insights from the video:  1. Air pollution as a risk factor for diabetes: How airborne toxins affect insulin resistance and contribute to the rise of diabetes cases. 2. India's alarming statistics: Why the country already leads the world in diabetes cases and what these new findings mean for future public health. 3. Immediate actions: How citizens, healthcare professionals, and policymakers must unite to combat both air pollution and the growing diabetes crisis.  🎥 Watch the full video to gain expert insights into how air pollution is fueling the diabetes epidemic—and what steps we need to take to protect our health. 📢 The time to act is now. Let’s work together to create cleaner air, healthier communities, and a brighter future for all.  #AirPollution #Diabetes #Risk #BMJStudy #Endocrinology #Healthcare #Leadership #PublicHealth #CleanAirForAll #DFCA #SustainableLiving Health Care Without Harm Clean Air Fund Global Climate and Health Alliance Climate and Health Alliance Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) RSSDI - Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India Chellaram Diabetes Institute - E-Learning Academy

🌍 Global Burden of Disease assessment estimates that 20% of global type 2 #diabetes cases are related to chronic exposure to #particulatematter (PM2.5 - with a diameter of 2,5 μm or less). 🚘 With 99% of the global population residing in areas where air pollution levels are above current World Health Organization air quality guidelines, and increasing concern in regard to the common drivers of #airpollution and #climatechange, there is a compelling need to understand the connection between air pollution and #cardiometabolic disease, and pathways to address this preventable risk factor. Source: https://lnkd.in/eHb82MSD The Lancet 🌳 #saludambiental #transformacionambiental #environmentalhealth #environmentaltransformation Dr. Javier Quintana Plaza, MD, PhD, MBA Elena Torrente Segarra Adrià Gómez Cantero Marta Oller