ArticleBMJ open2025
Air pollution-associated chronic kidney disease (APA-CKD): evidence from a cross-sectional study of Niger Delta communities.
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- Association between air pollution and transplant outcomes in kidney transplant recipients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Clinical kidney journal · 2025Article
- Determinants of Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveAir pollution is an emerging risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD) that is typically ignored in preventive interventions. This study investigated whether long-term exposure to ambient air pollution in communities near petrochemical industries in the Niger Delta was associated with CKD.
designA cross-sectional study with an embedded citizen science inquiry. SETTINGS: Four communities situated at varying distances from a petrochemical refinery in Niger Delta, Nigeria.
participantsWe obtained sociodemographic, behavioural, exposure history and clinical data from 1460 participants who have resided for at least 5 years in the four communities. A citizen science approach was used to monitor air pollutant concentrations with eight community volunteers.
resultsThe mean PM
conclusionLong-term exposure to ambient air pollution may increase CKD risk in susceptible populations. Social factors and environmental exposures associated with CKD are prevalent in the communities, necessitating multifaceted and inclusive approaches to mitigate air pollution and the associated kidney disease risks. More studies are required to explore the mechanism of air pollution-associated kidney disease and interventions to reverse or limit it.
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