A land use regression model to explain the spatial variation of nitrate concentration - A regional scale case study in the north-west of Ireland.

Regional-scale groundwater contamination estimation is crucial for sustainable water management. The primary obstacles in evaluating groundwater include limited data availability, small sample sizes, and difficulties in linking concentration levels to land use patterns. Linear regression identifies the relationship between measured concentrations and both natural and human-influenced factors.

Local NO2 concentrations and asthma among over-50s in Ireland: A microdata analysis.

Background: Links between air pollution and asthma are less well established for older adults than some younger groups. Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentrations are widely used as an indicator of transport-related air pollution, and some literature suggests NO2 may directly affect asthma.

Methods: This study used data on 8162 adults >50 years old in the Republic of Ireland to model associations between estimated annual outdoor concentration of NO2 and the probability of having asthma.