AGU GeoHealth Journal

???? Exciting News from the #AGU #GeoHealth Journal! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our LinkedIn page dedicated to highlighting recent research from #GeoHealth – a transdisciplinary, open-access journal at the forefront of groundbreaking research! ?? At #GeoHealth, we're passionate about exploring the intricate connections between the Earth ?? environmental ?? and the health ???? sciences ??. Our mission is to provide a platform for high-quality original research articles and commentaries that delve into these critical intersections. ?? What to Expect: 1. Cutting-edge Research: Stay updated on the latest findings and insights shaping the fields of #GeoHealth. 2. Thought-provoking Commentaries: Engage with expert perspectives on pressing issues at the nexus of Earth, environment, and health. 3. Community Discussions: Join conversations with researchers, professionals, and enthusiasts passionate about #GeoHealth. Our LinkedIn page will serve as a hub for sharing recent publications from #GeoHealth, offering you exclusive access to the most current and impactful research in the field. ?? Follow us to embark on a journey of discovery, collaboration, and innovation in #GeoHealth! Together, let's explore the profound connections between our planet and our well-being. ?? Don't miss out! Hit that "Follow" button and be part of our vibrant #GeoHealth community today! ?? #AGU #GeoHealth #Research #Environment #Health #Interdisciplinary #Science #LinkedIn #StayUpdated

New research in #GeoHealth ?? explores Upstream Oil and Gas Production and Community COVID-19 Case and Mortality Rates in California, USA ??? Key Points: ?? Using gridded population estimates, we estimated exposure to oil and gas production in areas within 1?km of an active well ??We observed higher reported case and mortality rates in areas with higher estimated oil and gas production from February to May 2020 ??We geocoded COVID-19 cases and deaths to census block groups and estimated age and sex-specific mortality rates from February 2020 to January 2021 Helena Archer,?David J.X. Gonzalez, PhD,?Julia Walsh,?Paul English,?Peggy Reynolds,?John Boscardin,?Catherine Carpenter,?Rachel Morello-Frosch Read more: https://lnkd.in/eg6StYRd

#GeoHealth Researchers explore the Association of Long-Term Exposure to PM2.5?Constituents and Green Space With Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis ??? Key Points: ?? PM2.5?constituents and green space are associated with the incidence of arthritis ??PM2.5?exposure and reduced greenness had a synergistic effect on arthritis ??The risk of arthritis was higher in urban participants than in rural participants Read in full ?? ?https://lnkd.in/e6-AjG8Q Yi-Sheng He,?Yi-Qing Xu,?Fan Cao,?Zhao-Xing Gao,?Man Ge,?Tian He,?Peng Zhang,?Chan-Na Zhao,?Peng Wang,?Zhiwei Xu,?Hai-Feng Pan

?? New in #GeoHealth ?? Methods for Quantifying Source-Specific Air Pollution Exposure to Serve Epidemiology, Risk Assessment, and Environmental Justice ?? ??? Key Points: ?? Six source-specific air pollution exposure assessment approaches are identified ?? Evaluation methods are recommended for source-specific exposure models ?? Examples of exposure assessment applications in health studies are provided Xiaorong SHAN,?Joan Casey ,?Jenni Shearston ,?Lucas Henneman ?? ?https://lnkd.in/eqftv-Z5

Peatland fires in Central Kalimantan ???? exposed 1.62M people to unhealthy air (PM2.5 >136 μg/m3) during 2023's El Ni?o dry season. Housing offers little protection, with indoor air as polluted as outdoors. Urgent action needed! ???? #AirQuality #ClimateCrisis DOI: https://lnkd.in/eEpgihAc Key Points: Mean outdoor PM2.5 concentrations during the dry season were 136 μg m?3 and fires contributed ～90 μg m?3 to PM2.5 concentrations I/O ratios indicate that housing stock provides little protection from outdoor PM2.5 1.62 million people in Central Kalimantan were exposed to unhealthy, very unhealthy and dangerous air quality (>55.4 μg m?3) during the dry season Ailish Graham Dominick Spracklen Jim McQuaid Thomas Smith Hanun Nurrahmawati Devina Ayona Hasyim A Mulawarman Chaidir Adam Effie Papargyropoulou Richard Rigby Rory Padfield Shofwan Al Banna Choiruzzad

High levels of PM2.5 & NO2 linked to increased emergency visits for upper GI bleeding, esp. in males & elderly during cold seasons ???????. Study highlights urgent need for air quality interventions. ???? #AirPollution #HealthImpact #PublicHealth DOI: https://lnkd.in/eR7NBXHn Key Points: Short-term exposure to high concentration of PM2.5 and NO2 significantly raise upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) emergency visits The impact of air pollution on the occurrence of UGIB emergencies is exacerbated by cold weather and among the elderly population The results of our study underscore the necessity for policy interventions aimed at enhancing air quality and promoting health safety Yunhao Li Jing Tong Tan Poh Hwa Rachel Ooi Fang Jiang Haidong Kan Wai K Leung

A Global Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Greenspaces on COVID-19 Infection and Mortality Rates ??? Key Points: ?? A meta-analysis is conducted to synthesize the evidence of the benefits of greenspaces against COVID-19 ?? Greenspaces are linked to fewer COVID-19 infections and related mortalities ?? https://lnkd.in/eiF5b2e8 #GeoHealth

Blowin’ in the Wind: Mapping the Dispersion of Metal(loid)s From Atacama Mining ??? Key Points ?? Atacama mining disturbs natural metal patterns, elevating surface levels of copper, molybdenum, and arsenic ?? Mining dust spreads 70+ km in Atacama, posing health risks to nearby communities ?? The study refutes the notion that arsenic in Atacama is only due to natural processes Read in full ?? https://lnkd.in/e93fPr7V #GeoHealth

New in #GeoHealth ?? Association Between Extreme Heat and Outpatient Visits for Mental Disorders: A Time-Series Analysis in Guangzhou, China ??? Key Points ?? Exposure to extreme heat is associated with an increase in outpatient visits for overall mental disorders ?? Exposure to extreme heat is linked to a rise in visits for schizophrenia, mood disorders, and neurotic disorders ?? The effects of heatwaves on outpatient visits for mental disorders vary depending on the definitions of heatwaves used https://lnkd.in/egYMHwn4

?? New Research Alert! ???The Impact of Wildfire Smoke on Asthma Control in California: A Microsimulation Approach ??? Key Points: ?? Exposure to wildfire smoke worsens asthma outcomes, but microsimulation methods have rarely been applied to describe this association ?? Our novel microsimulation model accurately reflects altered distribution of asthma control and healthcare use after a wildfire ?? Such a model can be valuable for informing and evaluating preventive measures to reduce to burden of wildfire smoke on asthma Sigal Maya Neeta Thakur Tarik Benmarhnia Weiser Sheri James G. Kahn ?? https://lnkd.in/gx3aDNia