Exposure to Ambient NO2 Increases the Risk of Dry Eye Syndrome in Females: An 11-Year Population-Based Study.

ABSTRACT: Previous studies have indicated that women suffer from dry eye syndrome (DES) more significantly than men. Therefore, we specifically explore the associations between air pollutant levels and the risks of DES for women. The study obtained 27,605 participants from the 29 recruitment centers of the Taiwan Biobank, which was established in October 2012. A large scale cross-sectional study involving DES sufferers and age- and education-matched control groups without DES was designed. Based on the municipality of residence, the predicted concentration levels of various air pollutants, including PM2.5, sulfur dioxide (SO2), ozone (O3), and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) were estimated by using hybrid kriging/LUR model. Multiple logistic regressions were applied to estimate the prevalence ratios (PR) of

SUBMITTER: Chung CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8296916 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature