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Exposure to Outdoor Particles (PM2.5) and Associated Child Morbidity and Mortality in Socially Deprived Neighborhoods of Nairobi, Kenya.
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Atmosphere . Sep2018, Vol. 9 Issue 9, p351. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Exposure to air pollution is associated with adverse health outcomes. However, the health burden related to ambient outdoor air pollution in sub-Saharan Africa remains unclear. This study examined the relationship between exposure to outdoor air pollution and child health in urban slums of Nairobi, Kenya. We conducted a semi-ecological study among children under 5 years of age from two slum areas and exposure measurements of particulate matter (PM2.5) at the village level were aligned to data from a retrospective cohort study design. We used logistic and Poisson regression models to ascertain the associations between PM2.5 exposure level and child morbidity and mortality. Compared to those in low-pollution areas (PM2.5 < 25 µg/m³), children in high-pollution areas (PM2.5 ≥ 25 µg/m³) were at significantly higher risk for morbidity in general (odds ratio (OR) = 1.25, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.11-1.41) and, specifically, cough (OR = 1.38, 95% CI: 1.20-1.48). Exposure to high levels of pollution was associated with a high child mortality rate from all causes (IRR = 1.22, 95% CI: 1.08-1.39) and respiratory causes (IRR = 1.12, 95% CI: 0.88-1.42). The findings indicate that there are associated adverse health outcomes with air pollution in urban slums. Further research on air pollution health impact assessments in similar urban areas is required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20734433
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Atmosphere
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 131981803
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos9090351