COVID-19 Stay-At-Home Orders and Secondhand Smoke in Public Housing

Letter Medicine, General & Internal

Changes in Cigarette Sales in the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Samuel Asare et al.

ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE (2022)

Article Environmental Sciences

Exploring the linkage between PM2.5 levels and COVID-19 spread and its implications for socio-economic circles

Syeda Mahnoor Ali et al.

Summary: The pneumonia-like disease from Wuhan, China was declared a pandemic by WHO and named COVID-19. Countries enforced socio-economic lockdown measures to prevent its spread. During the lockdown period in Pakistan, there was a substantial reduction in PM2.5 pollution levels, with major cities showing higher rates of COVID-19 spread in areas with poor air quality.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH (2021)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Particulate matter (PM2.5) as a potential SARS-CoV-2 carrier

Norefrina Shafinaz Md Nor et al.

Summary: The study revealed that PM2.5 may serve as the main carrier for the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in hospital wards, with patients' symptoms and ward design influencing the spread of the virus in the air.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2021)

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Exposure to PM2.5 and PM10 and COVID-19 infection rates and mortality: A one-year observational study in Poland

Marta Czwojdzinska et al.

Summary: The study found that in certain months, atmospheric pollution (PM2.5 and PM10) was associated with COVID-19 incidence and mortality rates in Poland, while the distribution of COVID-19 incidents across provinces in Poland was independent of particulate matter levels. Other factors such as population density and COVID-19 test numbers were also related to the development of the pandemic in specific months.

BIOMEDICAL JOURNAL (2021)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on fine particulate matter concentrations

Melanie S. Hammer et al.

Summary: The study examines the effects of lockdown measures on PM2.5 concentrations during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding significant reductions in China and slight changes in Europe and North America. These changes are attributed to a combination of meteorological conditions and emission reductions, primarily from transportation sources. Regional differences in the sensitivity of PM2.5 to emission sources are demonstrated in this work.

SCIENCE ADVANCES (2021)

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Review Substance Abuse

Smoking Is Independently Associated With an Increased Risk for COVID-19 Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Based on Adjusted Effect Estimates

Hongjie Hou et al.

Summary: A quantitative meta-analysis revealed a significant association between smoking and mortality of COVID-19 patients, with smoking increasing the risk of death. The study concluded that smoking independently contributes to an increased risk of mortality in COVID-19 patients, with stable and reliable results from sensitivity analysis.

NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

A Qualitative Study of Unfairness and Distrust in Smoke-free Housing

Jasilyn A. Wray et al.

Summary: The study found that compliance with smoke-free housing among low-income residents is generally low, with reasons including perceived unfairness and shame, barriers to compliance, and lack of trust in housing authorities. Smokers' behavior is primarily motivated by avoiding punishment rather than feeling obligated to comply with the ban.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health