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Impact of proximity of thermoelectric power plants on bronchial obstructive crisis rates

dc.contributor.authorUgarte-Avilés T.
dc.contributor.authorManterola C.
dc.contributor.authorCartes-Velásquez R.
dc.contributor.authorOtzen T.
dc.date.accessioned2020-09-02T22:29:51Z
dc.date.available2020-09-02T22:29:51Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.identifier10.1186/s12889-016-4008-7
dc.identifier.citation17, 1, 1-7
dc.identifier.issn14712458
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12728/6482
dc.descriptionBackground: Environmental pollution is a risk factor for cardiorespiratory diseases. Energy generated by thermoelectric power plants (TEPP) represents a relevant source of pollution. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between living near a coal-fired TEPP and the consultation rates for bronchial obstructive crises (BOC) in the province of Concepción, Chile. Methods: Population-based study. The epidemiological weeks from 2012 to 2014 were analyzed. The dependent variable was the emergency consultation rate for BOC in two health centers within 5 km of a TEPP (Coronel) and two that were more than 40 Km away from a TEPP (Talcahuano). The independent variables were the commune, climatological variables (air temperature and relative atmospheric humidity), environmental pollutants (PM10, PM2.5 and nitrogen oxide), weeks with the highest consultation rate and the years. Rates, Pearson’s correlation and gross risk measures were calculated and adjusted for environmental and climatological variables. Results: BOC rates were significantly higher in Coronel (RR = 4.9 95% CI 4.0-5.8; p < 0.05). The PM2.5 it showed the strongest correlation with BOC rates (r = 0.3; p < 0.01) in Coronel, but not Talcahuano. Linear regression modelling indicated that proximity to a TEPP (health center location) and temperature explained 26 and 18% of the variance in BOC rates, respectively. Conclusions: Rates of emergency consultation for BOC were significantly higher among a population living within 5 km of a coal-fired TEPP than those living 40 km away. © 2017 The Author(s).
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherBioMed Central Ltd.
dc.subjectThermoelectric Power Plants
dc.subject“Airway Obstruction” [Mesh]
dc.subject“Chile” [Mesh]
dc.subject“Environmental Pollution” [Mesh]
dc.subject“Power Plants” [Mesh]
dc.subjectadolescent
dc.subjectadult
dc.subjectadverse effects
dc.subjectair pollution
dc.subjectanalysis
dc.subjectBronchial Diseases
dc.subjectChile
dc.subjectelectric power plant
dc.subjectenvironmental exposure
dc.subjectfemale
dc.subjectgeography
dc.subjecthuman
dc.subjectmale
dc.subjectmiddle aged
dc.subjectrisk factor
dc.subjectstatistical model
dc.subjecttemperature
dc.subjectyoung adult
dc.subjectAdolescent
dc.subjectAdult
dc.subjectAir Pollution
dc.subjectBronchial Diseases
dc.subjectChile
dc.subjectEnvironmental Exposure
dc.subjectFemale
dc.subjectGeography
dc.subjectHumans
dc.subjectLinear Models
dc.subjectMale
dc.subjectMiddle Aged
dc.subjectPower Plants
dc.subjectRisk Factors
dc.subjectTemperature
dc.subjectYoung Adult
dc.titleImpact of proximity of thermoelectric power plants on bronchial obstructive crisis rates
dc.typeArticle


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