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Association between indoor air pollution and depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Unravelling the biological nexus of smoking and postpartum depression: a meta-analysis and functional genomics approach.Archives of women's mental health · 2026Pooled it
- Association between household environment and the risk of depression and anxiety among women in Bangladesh: analysis of the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (2022).The Lancet regional health. Southeast Asia · 2026Article
- Household Energy Infrastructure, Cooking Fuel Use, and Mental Health Among Older Adults in Rural China.International journal of geriatric psychiatry · 2026Article
- Effect of Environment on the Cognition of Older Adults: A Narrative Review.Brain sciences · 2026Review
- Impact of Pollution on Mental Health: A Systematic Review of Associations, Methodological Challenges, and Future Directions.Health science reports · 2026Review
- Impact of air pollution on mental health in bangladesh: a comparison between Dhaka and Rajshahi.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Environmental and household factors associated with depressive symptoms in rural Kilifi County, Kenya: a machine learning analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Big data approaches for novel mechanistic insights on sleep and circadian rhythms: a workshop summary.Sleep · 2025Article
- PMScientific reports · 2025Article
- Exploring the relationship between secondhand smoke exposure in different indoor environments and depression symptoms among non-smoking adults: A cross-sectional study from NHANES.Tobacco induced diseases · 2025Article
- Suicidal behaviour, depression and generalized anxiety and associated factors among female and male adolescents in Mozambique in 2022-23.Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectivesIncomplete combustion of solid fuel and exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) are the primary causes of indoor air pollution (IAP), potentially leading to detrimental effects on individual mental health. However, current evidence regarding the association between IAP and depression remains inconclusive. This study aims to systematically investigate the evidence regarding the association between IAP and the risk of depression.
designSystematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies. DATA SOURCES: Two independent reviewers searched PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science and EMBASE for available studies published up to 13 January 2024. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: We included all cohort studies published in English that aimed to explore the relationship between IAP from solid fuel use and SHS exposure and the risk of depression. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS: Two independent reviewers extracted data and assessed the risk of bias. The association between IAP and depression was calculated using pooled relative risk (RR) with 95% CIs. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I
resultsWe included 12 articles with data from 61 217 participants. The overall findings demonstrated a significant association between IAP exposure and depression (RR=1.22, 95% CI: 1.13 to 1.31), although with substantial heterogeneity (I
conclusionsThe findings from this systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies indicated an association between exposure to IAP and depression. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42022383285.
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