For individuals receiving in-center dialysis, exposure to a wildfire smoke plume was linked to a 3% increased risk of being hospitalized for any cause the next day.
WILDFIRE AIR POLLUTION MAY INCREASE RISKS OF HOSPITALIZATION AND DEATH AMONG PATIENTS ON DIALYSIS
Go to source) Wildfires, which //are increasing in frequency and severity, are major sources of air pollution that may disproportionately impact vulnerable populations such as individuals with kidney failure who are undergoing hemodialysis.
Assessing Wildfire-Related Risks Among In-Center Hemodialysis Patients
In the study of 79,963 patients who received in-center hemodialysis treatment at 191 Fresenius Kidney Care clinics in Washington, Oregon, and California during 2005–2018, scientists investigated the risk of all-cause hospitalization and mortality associated with wildfire exposure, using 2 metrics: wildfire smoke and wildfire-related fine particulate matter (aerodynamic diameter <2.5 microns).
Dialysis
Dialysis is an artificial process for removing excess water and waste from the blood. Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are the types of dialysis.
Dialysis is an artificial process for removing excess water and waste from the blood. Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are the types of dialysis.
‘An analysis of data from western U.S. states stated that higher levels of air pollution from wildfires near dialysis clinics were associated with increased hospitalization and mortality rates among patients. #dialysis #airpollution #kidneydisease ’
The risk of death increased by 5% on the day of exposure. Exposure to wildfire-related fine particulate matter was linked to a similar increase in risk. “This research sheds light on the health risks faced by hemodialysis patients during wildfire events,” said corresponding author Hyeonjin Song, a PhD student at the University of Maryland, College Park. “The most recent US National Climate Assessment suggests that wildfire seasons will continue to get longer with a corresponding increase in frequency and intensity of wildfire events in response to ongoing climate change. We need to pay attention to how such hazards impact the most vulnerable among us and enhance our preparedness activities to minimize the disease burden.”
Reference:
- WILDFIRE AIR POLLUTION MAY INCREASE RISKS OF HOSPITALIZATION AND DEATH AMONG PATIENTS ON DIALYSIS - (https://www.asn-online.org/about/press/releases/ASN_PR_20231102_SongFINAL.pdf)
Air Pollution
Nearly 2.4 million deaths every year are attributable to air pollution. Air pollutants may be solid particles, liquid droplets or gases. Proper planning methods should be adopted to reduce air pollution.
Nearly 2.4 million deaths every year are attributable to air pollution. Air pollutants may be solid particles, liquid droplets or gases. Proper planning methods should be adopted to reduce air pollution.
Quiz on Dialysis
Dialysis is a common procedure performed in patients with kidney failure, especially those who are awaiting kidney transplantation. Test your knowledge on dialysis by taking this ...
Dialysis is a common procedure performed in patients with kidney failure, especially those who are awaiting kidney transplantation. Test your knowledge on dialysis by taking this ...
A Toxic Air Equation: Air Pollution's Connection to Breast Cancer Risk
Study reveals association between prolonged fine particle air pollution exposure at home and work and breast cancer risk.
Study reveals association between prolonged fine particle air pollution exposure at home and work and breast cancer risk.
