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  • 1Hospital General de Niños Pedro de Elizalde. pau.gp17@gmail.com.

Revista De La Facultad De Ciencias Medicas (Cordoba, Argentina)
|July 4, 2023
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Air pollution, specifically nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter (PM10), is linked to increased pediatric acute respiratory infections (ARIs). Higher ARI consultations occurred during colder months, highlighting environmental health risks.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Air pollution poses a significant threat to public health, particularly for vulnerable pediatric populations.
  • Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are a leading cause of childhood illness and healthcare utilization.
  • Understanding the environmental determinants of ARI is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the impact of air pollution on pediatric acute respiratory infection (ARI) consultations.
  • To assess the correlation between specific air pollutants (CO, NO2, PM10) and ARI-related healthcare visits.
  • To determine the influence of seasonal temperature variations on ARI consultations.

Summary:

  • This ecological, time-series study analyzed 80,287 pediatric consultations in Buenos Aires during 2018, with 24,847 (30%) for ARIs.

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  • Positive correlations were found between ARI consultations and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels (RR: 1.13) and particulate matter (PM10).
  • ARI consultations were significantly higher during colder months (19.9%) compared to warmer months (11.9%; RR: 1.67).

    • Impact:

    • Findings indicate that ambient air pollutants like PM10 and NO2 are associated with increased total and ARI-specific pediatric consultations.
    • The study underscores the heightened risk of ARIs in children during winter, correlating with air quality.
    • Results provide evidence for targeted public health strategies to mitigate air pollution's impact on child respiratory health.