2025Journal article

Association between fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and severity of acute respiratory infections among young US children in major cities

Foo, D., Regan, A. K., Heo, S., Schneider, E. B., Canner, J., Song, Y., & Bell, M. L.

Open Forum Infectious Diseases, ofaf442

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Research question

Is PM2.5 exposure associated with more severe acute respiratory infections in young children?

Geographic scope

Major cities · United States

Evidence base

Claims-based cohort evidence among young children

Approach

A claims-based cohort design links particulate-matter exposure with indicators of respiratory-infection severity in major US cities.

Why it matters

The study focuses on a sensitive population and helps connect urban air-quality conditions with clinically meaningful outcomes.

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