Air pollution and childhood asthma in Iceland – Results from a low-pollution area
Air pollution exposure even at low levels was associated with increased risk of childhood asthma hospitalisation and medication use in Iceland. PM<sub>2.5</sub> was the most important factor. Our findings highlight the need for continued efforts to further reduce pollution exposure.
Authors
- Þröstur Þorsteinsson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5964-866X)
- Jørgen Brandt
- Lise Marie Frohn
- Michael Clausen
- Ane Johannessen
- Camilla Geels
- Thorarinn Gislason
- Bertil Forsberg
Institutions
- Reykjavík University (IS)
- University of Iceland (IS)
- Aarhus University (DK)
- National University Hospital of Iceland (IS)
- University of Bergen (NO)
- Umeå University (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Environment International
- Published
- 2026-02-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2026.110170
- Primary Topic
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00