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

Abstract 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. Objective Based on a large-scale epidemiologic survey, we investigated the individual and combined associations of PM2.5 and its compo...

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Published in:The journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism 2023-12, Vol.109 (1), p.197-207
Main Authors: Yan, Hongyu, Tang, Wenge, Wang, Lele, Huang, Shourui, Lin, Hualiang, Gu, Lingxi, He, Congyuan, Dai, Yingxue, Yang, La, Pengcuo, Ciren, Qin, Zixiu, Meng, Qiong, Guo, Bing, Zhao, Xing
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Summary:Abstract 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. Objective Based on a large-scale epidemiologic survey, we investigated the individual and combined associations of PM2.5 and its components with bone strength. Methods A total of 65 906 individuals aged 30 to 79 years were derived from the China Multi-Ethnic Cohort Annual average concentrations of PM2.5 and its components were estimated using satellite remote sensing and chemical transport models. Bone strength was expressed by the calcaneus quantitative ultrasound index (QUI) measured by quantitative ultrasound. The logistic regression model and weighted quantile sum method were used to estimate the associations of single and joint exposure to PM2.5 and its components with QUI, respectively. Results Our analysis shows that per-SD increase (μg/m3) in 3-year average concentrations of PM2.5 (mean difference [MD] −7.38; 95% CI, −8.35 to −6.41), black carbon (−7.91; −8.90 to −6.92), ammonium (−8.35; −9.37 to −7.34), nitrate (−8.73; −9.80 to −7.66), organic matter (−4.70; −5.77 to −3.64), and soil particles (−5.12; −6.10 to −4.15) were negatively associated with QUI. In addition, these associations were more pronounced in men, and people older than 65 years with a history of smoking and chronic alcohol consumption. Conclusion We found that long-term exposure to PM2.5 and its components may lead to reduced bone strength, suggesting that PM2.5 and its components may potentially increase the risk of osteoporosis and even fracture. Nitrate may be responsible for increasing its risk to a greater extent.
ISSN:0021-972X
1945-7197
DOI:10.1210/clinem/dgad425