[Air pollution and incidence of psychiatric disorders in the Rome longitudinal study.]

The literature on the impact of long-term exposure to air pollution on the incidence of psychiatric disorders is steadily increasing reflecting a growing interest. In the 2011 Rome longitudinal study, strong associations between long-term exposure to air pollution and the incidence of some psychiatric conditions and medication prescriptions were observed. More studies investigating this relationship in large populations are needed to provide consistent scientific evidence even on the etiology of mental disorders, which are a public health priority.