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# Short-term effects of fine particulate matter on daily health events in Latin America: a meta-analysis

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## Citation

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Journal | Int J Public Health |
| Year | 2017 |
| PMID | [28255648](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28255648/) |
| DOI | [10.1007/s00038-017-0960-y](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-017-0960-y) |
| Study key | d28255648 |

## Takeaway

Short-term exposure to fine particulate matter in Latin America is linked to higher risks of respiratory and cardiovascular deaths.

## The question

What are the short-term effects of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure on morbidity and mortality in Latin America?

## Hypothesis

The study hypothesized that short-term exposure to PM2.5 would be associated with increased morbidity and mortality in Latin America.

## Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted, searching six online databases and hand-searching for studies investigating short-term associations between PM2.5 and daily health events in Latin America. Two reviewers independently assessed study internal validity, and random-effect models were used for the meta-analysis.

## Results

Out of 1628 retrieved studies, nine were selected for qualitative analysis and seven for quantitative analysis. A 10 µg/m3 increment in daily PM2.5 concentrations was significantly associated with an increased risk for respiratory mortality in all ages (pooled RR = 1.02, 95% CI, 1.02-1.02) and cardiovascular mortality (pooled RR = 1.01, 95% CI, 1.01-1.02).

## Conclusion

Short-term exposure to PM2.5 in Latin America is significantly associated with an increased risk for respiratory and cardiovascular mortality.

## Limitations

The evidence is concentrated in a few cities, and some studies presented a high risk of bias.

## Verbatim from the abstract

> short-term exposure to PM2.5 is significantly associated with increased respiratory and cardiovascular mortality

## Increased Risk for Mortality per 10 µg/m3 PM2.5 Increment

| Measure | Pooled Relative Risk (RR) |
| --- | --- |
| Respiratory Mortality | 1.02 |
| Cardiovascular Mortality | 1.01 |

*Each 10 µg/m3 increase in daily PM2.5 concentrations was associated with a 2% increased risk for respiratory mortality and a 1% increased risk for cardiovascular mortality.*

## Where this study is used on Magellan

This paper is one of the citations behind the evidence grade on the pages below. Grades are assigned from the published research and are independent of affiliate commissions.

| Compound or device | Evidence grade | Graded pages |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal PM2.5 Air Monitor | Moderate evidence | [Personal PM2.5 Air Monitor](https://magellanlongevity.com/p/189.md) |

## Reference

1. **Short-term effects of fine particulate matter on daily health events in Latin America: a meta-analysis**
   Int J Public Health 2017 · [PMID 28255648](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28255648/) · [DOI 10.1007/s00038-017-0960-y](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-017-0960-y)

   > short-term exposure to PM2.5 is significantly associated with increased respiratory and cardiovascular mortality

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