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April 1, 2026Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine0 citationsOpen Access

Ambient particulate-phase polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures and gastrointestinal disease prevalence in China: a population-based cross-sectional study

LYLinwei YaoGuangdong Medical College XWXi WangGuangdong Medical College YSYong ShenHuizhou Central People's Hospital

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This study aims to investigate the relationship between ambient particulate-phase polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and gastrointestinal disease prevalence among older adults in China.
Cross-sectional study design
Analysis of gastrointestinal disease prevalence
Assessment of ambient particulate-phase PAH levels
Population focused on middle-aged and older adults in China
Increased prevalence of gastrointestinal diseases correlated with higher PAH levels
Specific PAH mixtures showed notable associations with disease prevalence
Findings indicate potential public health implications related to air quality

Abstract

Background: Evidence regarding the association between ambient polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) mixtures and non-neoplastic gastrointestinal diseases in general populations remains limited. This study examined whether provincial ambient particulate-phase PAH burden was associated with prevalent gastrointestinal disease among middle-aged and older adults in China.

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