Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter constituents in relation to chronic kidney disease: evidence from a large population-based study in China.

The effects of long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM) constituents on chronic kidney disease (CKD) are not fully known. This study sought to examine the association between long-term exposure to major PM constituents and CKD and look for potential constituents contributing substantially to CKD. This study included 81,137 adults from the 2018 to 2019 baseline survey of China Multi-Ethnic Cohort.

Ambient PM2.5 Components Are Associated With Bone Strength: Evidence From a China Multi-Ethnic Study.

Context: The relationship between the components of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 2.5 or less (PM2.5) and bone strength remains unclear.

Infectious disease-specific health literacy in Tibet, China.

This study was aimed to develop an instrument to assess infectious disease-specific health literacy (IDSHL) in the general population of Tibet, China and identify the association between IDSHL and reported infectious disease-related symptoms. A survey using a standardized questionnaire, which included 25 questions on knowledge, behaviors and skills regarding infectious diseases, was conducted in the general population of Tibet, China between September 2011 and November 2011. The 25 questions formed the index system of the instrument assessing IDSHL (total scores: 25 scores).