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Air Pollution Climate Featured Studies Pregnancy

FEATURED STUDY: The Effect of Air Pollution on Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a major public health concern rising rapidly, with the number of people diagnosed with the disease worldwide more than doubling in the past 20 years. Researchers from the Mount Sinai Institute for Exposomic Research found that exposure to air pollution was associated with higher risks for developing diabetes.

by sinaiexposomicsJune 26, 2023
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Air Pollution Asthma In the News

Protecting Children from Wildfire Smoke

Smoke from wildfires in Canada is affecting air quality in parts of the U.S. Northeast. Understand the risks to children and how to protect them.

by sinaiexposomicsJune 7, 2023June 9, 2023
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Air Pollution

Making the Invisible Visible through Super Learning

Mount Sinai scientists are reconstructing air pollution exposure at a 50-meter by 50-meter spot at more than 200 million locations in urban U.S. areas, going back 20 years

by sinaiexposomicsApril 5, 2023April 24, 2023
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Air Pollution Cardiovascular Health Lunchtime Chats Webinar

WATCH: Air Pollution and Heart Health

Air pollution is a major public health concern that has been linked to a number of health problems, including heart disease. In this webinar, Dr. Hadley will discuss the latest scientific research on the connection between air pollution and heart health and what individuals can do to reduce their risk.

by sinaiexposomicsFebruary 21, 2023February 27, 2023
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Air Pollution Cardiovascular Health Featured Studies

Wildfire Smoke is a Rapidly Growing Threat to Global Cardiovascular Health

Researchers from the Mount Sinai Institute for Exposomic Research have published a comprehensive review of the known impacts of wildfire smoke exposure on cardiovascular health

by sinaiexposomicsNovember 18, 2022June 7, 2023
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Air Pollution COVID-19 In the News

Chronic Exposure to Air Pollution May Increase Risks for ICU Admission or Death Among COVID-19 Patients

New study suggests persistent exposure to air pollutants in residential communities can impact health outcomes for COVID-19 patients

by sinaiexposomicsDecember 13, 2021
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Air Pollution Climate Featured Studies Pregnancy

FEATURED STUDY: The Effect of Climate And Air Pollution on Birthweight

Researchers from the Mount Sinai Institute for Exposomic Research found that exposure to heat and air pollution was associated with lower birth weight, an indicator for lifetime development.

by sinaiexposomicsJuly 21, 2021January 7, 2022
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Air Pollution Asthma Child Health In the News

In Utero Exposure to Tiny Pollution Particles in the Air Is Linked to Asthma in Preschoolers

Researchers from the Mount Sinai Institute for Exposomic Research are first to find ultrafine particles from traffic pollution influences asthma risk in U.S. children

by sinaiexposomicsJune 15, 2021January 6, 2022
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Air Pollution Air Pollution & Climate Climate Lunchtime Chats Webinar

WATCH: Air Pollution and Climate Change: the Next Societal Public Health Challenge

Drs. Just and Sheffield discuss how air pollution and climate change are both the metaphoric storm clouds on the horizon and how the COVID-19 pandemic may have brought some unexpected silver linings to the public health efforts in this topic.

by sinaiexposomicsMay 12, 2021February 10, 2023
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