PM2.5 IS ASSOCIATED WITH DAILY OUTPATIENT VISITS FOR ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS: A TIME-SERIES ANALYSIS IN CHINA
2024
PM2.5 and Outpatient Visits for Ankylosing Spondylitis
Sample size: 58600
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Chen Hongbo
Primary Institution: Peking University Third Hospital
Hypothesis
Is there a correlation between PM2.5 exposure and outpatient visits for ankylosing spondylitis?
Conclusion
The study found that higher PM2.5 levels are associated with an increase in outpatient visits for ankylosing spondylitis.
Supporting Evidence
- The study analyzed 58,600 outpatient visits for ankylosing spondylitis from 2010 to 2017.
- For every 10 μg/m3 increase in PM2.5 concentration, there was a 0.34% increase in outpatient visits.
Takeaway
When the air has more tiny particles, more people with a certain back problem go to the doctor.
Methodology
The study used generalized additive models with Poisson connections to analyze outpatient visit data.
Participant Demographics
Females and younger patients were most susceptible to PM2.5 exposure.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI, 0.26-0.42%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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