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Impact of Short-Term Air Pollution on Respiratory Infections: A Time-Series Analysis of COVID-19 Cases in California during the 2020 Wildfire Season.
Ademu, Lilian Ouja; Gao, Jingjing; Thompson, Onah Peter; Ademu, Lawrence Anebi.
  • Ademu LO; Public Policy Ph.D. Program, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Charlotte, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA.
  • Gao J; Public Policy Ph.D. Program, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Charlotte, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA.
  • Thompson OP; Public Policy Ph.D. Program, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Charlotte, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA.
  • Ademu LA; Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University Wukari, Wukari 1020, Nigeria.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 19(9)2022 04 21.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1953272
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The 2020 California wildfire season coincided with the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting many counties in California, with impacts on air quality. We quantitatively analyzed the short-term effect of air pollution on COVID-19 transmission using county-level data collected during the 2020 wildfire season. Using time-series methodology, we assessed the relationship between short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and Air Quality Index (AQI) on confirmed cases of COVID-19 across 20 counties impacted by wildfires. Our findings indicate that PM2.5, CO, and AQI are positively associated with confirmed COVID-19 cases. This suggests that increased air pollution could worsen the situation of a health crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Health policymakers should make tailored policies to cope with situations that may increase the level of air pollution, especially during a wildfire season.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Wildfires / Air Pollutants / Air Pollution / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph19095057

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Wildfires / Air Pollutants / Air Pollution / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph19095057