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Outdoor light pollution and COVID-19: The Italian case
Amedeo Argentiero1, Roy Cerqueti2,3, Mario Maggi4
1Kore University of Enna, Faculty of Economics and Law, Italy.
Outdoor light pollution may increase COVID-19 spread. This study found a positive correlation between light pollution per capita and COVID-19 infection rates in Italian provinces, suggesting health impacts.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- The relationship between pollution and COVID-19 transmission is debated.
- Outdoor light pollution (OLP) as a potential factor in disease spread is underexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between outdoor light pollution and COVID-19 infection rates.
- To analyze this relationship in Italian provinces.
Main Methods:
- Multivariate cross-section model.
- Analysis controlled for income, population density, age, and environmental pollution.
- Examined both linear and non-linear specifications.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant positive relationship was found between outdoor light pollution per capita and COVID-19 infection strength.
- The non-linear model showed a more robust effect.
Conclusions:
- Findings suggest outdoor light pollution impacts human health and may influence COVID-19 propagation.
- Policy recommendations include reducing outdoor light pollution.
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