Publications by authors named "Giuseppe Cuffari"
An Epidemiological Study to Investigate Links between Atmospheric Pollution from Farming and SARS-CoV-2 Mortality.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
April 2022
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigated the impact of long-term exposure to farming-related air pollutants, specifically particulate matter and ammonia, on the risk of COVID-19 infection and death in five Italian regions during the early months of the pandemic.
- - Researchers found a 6.9% increase in mortality rates associated with each tonne/km increase in ammonia emissions, suggesting a link between agricultural pollution and higher COVID-19-related deaths.
- - While the study has limitations due to its ecological design, the authors advocate for public health measures to reduce ammonia exposure, especially during ongoing COVID-19 challenges, and recommend further research to explore causal relationships.
Effects of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons on Lung Function in Children with Asthma: A Mediation Analysis.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
February 2022
Studies investigating the association between urinary Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and asthma in children provided inhomogeneous results. We aimed to use Mediation Analysis to discover whether a link between urinary PAHs and lung function exists and if it might be ascribed to a direct or a symptom-mediated (indirect) effect in children with asthma. This single-center prospective study was conducted in Palermo, Italy, between March and July 2017 and involved 50 children with persistent mild-moderate asthma, aged 6-11 years.
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