In:
International Journal of Public Health, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 68 ( 2023-6-2)
Abstract:
Objectives: We explored temporal variations in disease burden of ambient particulate matter 2.5 μm or less in diameter (PM 2.5 ) and ozone in Italy using estimates from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Methods: We compared temporal changes and percent variations (95% Uncertainty Intervals [95% UI]) in rates of disability adjusted life years (DALYs), years of life lost, years lived with disability and mortality from 1990 to 2019, and variations in pollutant-attributable burden with those in the overall burden of each PM 2.5 - and ozone-related disease. Results: In 2019, 467,000 DALYs (95% UI: 371,000, 570,000) were attributable to PM 2.5 and 39,600 (95% UI: 18,300, 61,500) to ozone. The crude DALY rate attributable to PM 2.5 decreased by 47.9% (95% UI: 10.3, 65.4) from 1990 to 2019. For ozone, it declined by 37.0% (95% UI: 28.9, 44.5) during 1990–2010, but it increased by 44.8% (95% UI: 35.5, 56.3) during 2010–2019. Age-standardized rates declined more than crude ones. Conclusion: In Italy, the burden of ambient PM 2.5 (but not of ozone) significantly decreased, even in concurrence with population ageing. Results suggest a positive impact of air quality regulations, fostering further regulatory efforts.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1661-8564
DOI:
10.3389/ijph.2023.1605959
DOI:
10.3389/ijph.2023.1605959.s001
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Frontiers Media SA
Publication Date:
2023
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2276416-1
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