Airborne injustice: a preliminary exploration of the associations between pollutants and hospitalizations, sleep, and cognition in children and young adults living with sickle cell disease

Our preliminary findings suggest that NO2 exposure exacerbates respiratory complications in CYA with SCD, especially in those with asthma. Our results underscore the need for targeted public health interventions to mitigate air pollution in marginalized communities, which could reduce ACS-related hospitalizations and improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations. Further research is recommended to explore the mechanisms linking pollution to SCD complications.