Abstract:
Objective To investigate the relationship between atmospheric particulate matter and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease (CCD) mortality among residents of Ma'anshan, and to provide scientific evidence for CCD prevention and control.
Methods Data on atmospheric environmental monitoring, meteorological observations, and resident cause-of-death registrations in Ma'anshan from 2020 to 2023 were collected. A distributed lag non-linear model was constructed to assess the non-linear exposure-response relationships and lag effects of atmospheric particulate matters on CCD mortality. Stratified analyses by sex, age, and period were conducted to control for potential confounding factors.
Results From 2020 to 2023, the median daily concentrations of PM2.5 and PM10 in Ma'anshan were 29 and 52 μg/m3, respectively. Atmospheric particulate matters were significantly associated with an increased risk of CCD mortality. The exposure effect of PM2.5 was the strongest at lag 02 days (relative risk RR=1.035, 95% confidence interval CI: 1.023-1.046), while that of PM10 was the greatest at lag07 days (RR=1.018, 95% CI: 1.007-1.028). The exposure-response curves showed a clear upward trend in mortality risk with increasing particulate matter concentrations. Exposure to PM2.5 and PM10 affected CCD mortality in both males and females. For males, the maximum effects of PM2.5 and PM10 exposure occurred at lag02 days (RR=1.042, 95% CI: 1.026-1.058) and lag07 days (RR=1.019, 95% CI: 1.004-1.034), respectively. For females, the maximum effects occurred at lag04 days (RR=1.029, 95% CI: 1.011-1.047) and lag07 days (RR=1.016, 95% CI: 1.002-1.030), respectively. In the age-stratified analysis, a significant risk was observed only in the population aged≥65 years. The strongest effects of PM2.5 and PM10 exposure in this group were at lag02 days (RR=1.037, 95% CI: 1.025-1.049) and lag 07 days (RR=1.019, 95% CI: 1.009-1.030), respectively.
Conclusion Atmospheric particulate matters in Ma'anshan were associated with CCD mortality among residents, with individuals aged ≥65 years identified as a susceptible subgroup. Targeted health protection and intervention measures should be strengthened for this population.