IMPACT OF AIR POLLUTANTS AND METEOROLOGICAL PARAMETERS ON PNEUMONIA IN OLDER ADULTS: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY
Background: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between air pollutants, weather parameters, and the characteristics and mortality of pneumonia in the older adult population. Methods: This retrospective, observational, cross-sectional study included a total of 388 patients. Air pollutant...
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| description | Background: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between air pollutants, weather parameters, and the characteristics and mortality of pneumonia in the older adult population. Methods: This retrospective, observational, cross-sectional study included a total of 388 patients. Air pollutants and meteorological parameters were retrieved from official databases. Statistical tests were conducted using correlation and binary logistic regression analyses. Results: The study cohort comprised 388 intensive care patients aged 65 and older, with a mean age of 77.63 years. The proportion of women in the cohort was 33% (n = 130). PSI was inversely correlated with NO exposure and positively correlated with O3 exposure (r = -0.199 and r = 0.313, respectively). Albumin and PaO2 /FiO2 values were positively correlated with NO (r = 0.115 and r = 0.169, respectively) and inversely correlated with O3 (r = -0.137 and r = -0.145, respectively). An increase in humidity and wind speed over three days was positively correlated with PSI (r = 0.319 and r = 0.144, respectively). Both temperature and humidity increases were positively correlated with CRP levels (r = 0.167 and r = 0.135, respectively), whereas rainfall was inversely correlated with CRP (r = -0.188). Increased O3 exposure during the three- and seven-day periods preceding the patient visit increased the risk of death at a similar rate (odds ratio [OR]: 1.02, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.01-1.03). Increased humidity exposure was also associated with higher mortality (OR: 1.06, 95% CI: 1.01-1.11). Conclusion: Meteorological changes and air pollution are factors that can increase the severity and mortality risk of pneumonia in the older adult population. Increased wind speed can elevate pneumonia severity, while high O3 and humidity exposure can heighten both the severity and mortality associated with the disease. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0d20b74e28db4ad2b6ff3f4db059cc002025-08-20T02:12:31ZengEdeme Resort Medical & SpaAnti-Aging Eastern Europe2786-65212786-61572025-03-0141455510.56543/aaeeu.2025.4.1.06122IMPACT OF AIR POLLUTANTS AND METEOROLOGICAL PARAMETERS ON PNEUMONIA IN OLDER ADULTS: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDYSinem Berik Safçi0Esra Aybal1Omur Gungor2Health Sciences University, Adana City Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Adana, Turkiye Health Science University, Adana City Training and Research Hospital, Department of İntensive Care, Adana, Turkiye Health Science University, Adana City Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Division of Occupational Diseases, Adana, Turkiye Background: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between air pollutants, weather parameters, and the characteristics and mortality of pneumonia in the older adult population. Methods: This retrospective, observational, cross-sectional study included a total of 388 patients. Air pollutants and meteorological parameters were retrieved from official databases. Statistical tests were conducted using correlation and binary logistic regression analyses. Results: The study cohort comprised 388 intensive care patients aged 65 and older, with a mean age of 77.63 years. The proportion of women in the cohort was 33% (n = 130). PSI was inversely correlated with NO exposure and positively correlated with O3 exposure (r = -0.199 and r = 0.313, respectively). Albumin and PaO2 /FiO2 values were positively correlated with NO (r = 0.115 and r = 0.169, respectively) and inversely correlated with O3 (r = -0.137 and r = -0.145, respectively). An increase in humidity and wind speed over three days was positively correlated with PSI (r = 0.319 and r = 0.144, respectively). Both temperature and humidity increases were positively correlated with CRP levels (r = 0.167 and r = 0.135, respectively), whereas rainfall was inversely correlated with CRP (r = -0.188). Increased O3 exposure during the three- and seven-day periods preceding the patient visit increased the risk of death at a similar rate (odds ratio [OR]: 1.02, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.01-1.03). Increased humidity exposure was also associated with higher mortality (OR: 1.06, 95% CI: 1.01-1.11). Conclusion: Meteorological changes and air pollution are factors that can increase the severity and mortality risk of pneumonia in the older adult population. Increased wind speed can elevate pneumonia severity, while high O3 and humidity exposure can heighten both the severity and mortality associated with the disease.https://antiagingeeu.com/index.php/journal/article/view/122air pollutionmeteorologyolder adultsevere community-acquired pneumoniamortalitypublic health |
| spellingShingle | Sinem Berik Safçi Esra Aybal Omur Gungor IMPACT OF AIR POLLUTANTS AND METEOROLOGICAL PARAMETERS ON PNEUMONIA IN OLDER ADULTS: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY Anti-Aging Eastern Europe air pollution meteorology older adult severe community-acquired pneumonia mortality public health |
| title | IMPACT OF AIR POLLUTANTS AND METEOROLOGICAL PARAMETERS ON PNEUMONIA IN OLDER ADULTS: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY |
| title_full | IMPACT OF AIR POLLUTANTS AND METEOROLOGICAL PARAMETERS ON PNEUMONIA IN OLDER ADULTS: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY |
| title_fullStr | IMPACT OF AIR POLLUTANTS AND METEOROLOGICAL PARAMETERS ON PNEUMONIA IN OLDER ADULTS: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY |
| title_full_unstemmed | IMPACT OF AIR POLLUTANTS AND METEOROLOGICAL PARAMETERS ON PNEUMONIA IN OLDER ADULTS: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY |
| title_short | IMPACT OF AIR POLLUTANTS AND METEOROLOGICAL PARAMETERS ON PNEUMONIA IN OLDER ADULTS: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY |
| title_sort | impact of air pollutants and meteorological parameters on pneumonia in older adults a retrospective cohort study |
| topic | air pollution meteorology older adult severe community-acquired pneumonia mortality public health |
| url | https://antiagingeeu.com/index.php/journal/article/view/122 |
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