ArticleThe Lancet. Planetary health2025
Trends in population exposure to compound extreme-risk temperature and air pollution across 35 European countries: a modelling study.
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- Quantifying Multi-pollutant Co-exposure via Deep Learning-Based Simultaneous Prediction Using Geostationary Satellite Data.Environmental science & technology · 2026Article
- Effect of individual and combined ambient air pollutants exposure on the risk of preeclampsia: a retrospective cohort study in Tangshan, China.BMC public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundDespite ongoing efforts to reduce air pollution, the complex relationship between air pollution and climate change presents additional multifaceted challenges. The spatiotemporal co-occurrence of extreme temperatures and air pollution episodes remains understudied. Furthermore, current studies typically employ uniform temperature thresholds across broad areas, overlooking regional differences in health vulnerability. We aim to present a comprehensive assessment of extreme temperatures and air pollution, and to incorporate location-specific risk thresholds.
methodsIn this time series modelling study we analysed the changes in extreme-risk temperature (ERT) days for heat and cold in Europe from Jan 1, 2003 to Dec 31, 2020, considering time-varying temperature-mortality relationships based on regional mortality data (from Eurostat) from 35 European countries (543 million people). We used daily estimates of PM
findingsCold-related mortality risk decreased over the study period across Europe, and adaptation to heat-related mortality was less pronounced. Between 2003 and 2020, annual cold-ERT days had decreased by 20·7 days per decade and annual heat-ERT days increased by 2·8 days per decade. Southeastern Europe had higher frequencies of both heat-ERT and cold-ERT days. Heat-O
interpretationBy identifying region-specific risk thresholds, our study reveals spatial disparities and changes in ERT events, particularly when coupled with air pollution. These findings are essential for developing targeted adaptation strategies, facilitating subsequent health assessments, and implementing effective measures to safeguard public health.
fundingEuropean Research Council and Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación.
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