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ArticleBMC public health2025

The impact of particulate matter exposure on global and domain-specific cognitive function: evidence from the Chinese Square Dancer Study.

Jingyi Zhu, Shuaibo Wang, Peizheng Li, Fengping Li, Benchao Li, Lu Ma, Shuang Rong, Jingling Liao

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Jingyi Zhu *Academy of Nutrition and Health, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Occupational Hazard Identification and Control, School of Public Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430065, China.
Shuaibo Wang *Academy of Nutrition and Health, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Occupational Hazard Identification and Control, School of Public Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430065, China.
Peizheng LiDepartment of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Health Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.
Fengping LiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Health, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.
Benchao LiAcademy of Nutrition and Health, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Occupational Hazard Identification and Control, School of Public Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430065, China.
Lu MaDepartment of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Health Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.
Shuang RongDepartment of Clinical Nutrition, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, China.
Jingling LiaoAcademy of Nutrition and Health, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Occupational Hazard Identification and Control, School of Public Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430065, China. jinglingliao@wust.edu.cn.

Funding

Entrepreneurship Training Program of Universities in Hubei Province 202110488027National Key Research and Development Program of China 2023YFC3606300
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThere is growing evidence that exposure to particulate matter (PM) is associated with impaired cognitive function. However, limited studies have specifically examined the relationship between PM exposure and domain-specific cognitive function.

methodsThis study involved 2,668 female participants from the Lifestyle and Healthy Aging of Chinese Square Dancer Study. Global cognitive function was assessed using a composite Z-score derived from four tests: the Auditory Verbal Learning Test (AVLT), Verbal Fluency Test (VFT), Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST), and Trail Making Test-B (TMT-B). These tests evaluated specific cognitive subdomains: memory (AVLT), language (VFT), attention (DSST), and executive function (TMT-B). PM concentrations were estimated using a Random Forest (RF) model, which calculated the average concentrations over 1-year and 3-year periods at a high grid resolution of 1 × 1 km. Mixed linear regression was employed to explore the association between PM exposure and cognitive function.

resultsAfter adjusting for basic socio-demographic factors, a 10 mg/m

conclusionAmbient PM exposure was significantly associated with performance in global cognitive function and specific cognitive domains among Chinese females. Female populations over 65 years old were more susceptible to the adverse effects of PM CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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CognitionEnvironmental ExposureParticulate MatterAgedAir PollutantsChinaEast Asian PeopleFemaleHumansMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsAir PollutantsParticulate MatterAttentionDomain-specific cognitive functionParticulate matters

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