Study Pairs Key Air Pollutants with Home Addresses to Track Progression of Lost Mobility Through Disability

Study pairs key air pollutants with home addresses to track progression of lost mobility through disability

A University of Michigan study has taken a fine-grained, long-term look at residential-area air pollution and how it relates to deteriorating mobility—and hindered recovery—for older Americans. The paper is published in the journal JAMA Network Open.

Air pollution linked to faster mobility loss in older adults

Long-term exposure to air pollution may do more than damage the lungs and heart – it can accelerate physical decline and make recovery harder for older adults, according to a new U.S. study. Researchers tracked nearly 30,000 Americans aged 50 and over for almost two decades through the University of Michigan’s landmark Health and Retirement Study, examining their exposure to PM2.5, PM10-2.5, nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and ozone (O3) at their homes. …

Researchers Link Key Air Pollutants to Mobility Loss by Mapping Home

A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan provides compelling evidence that long-term exposure to residential air pollution significantly accelerates the decline of physical functioning and increases the risk of disability among older adults. Utilizing nearly three decades of data from the national Health and Retirement Study, scientists explored how ambient air […]

Higher air pollution could increase the risk of physical disabilities