Effect of particulate matter pollution on the global burden of lower respiratory infections in children and adolescents, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis from the global burden of disease study 2021
PM pollution disproportionately threatens children in low- and middle-income countries. Although high-income regions show progress, inequities demand tailored strategies. Critical interventions-enhanced air quality regulations, clean energy transitions, and equitable healthcare-are imperative to alleviate PM-related LRIs. Prioritizing these measures is vital to address health disparities and protect vulnerable populations globally.
Authors
- Y. Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6793-3604)
- Mingwu Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5686-6714)
Institutions
- University of Science and Technology of China (CN)
- Anhui Medical University (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-11-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24456-8
- Primary Topic
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00