Research progress of the effects of dust weather on human health and its mechanism
10.12025/j.issn.1008-6358.2023.20231404
- VernacularTitle:沙尘天气对人体健康的影响及其作用机制研究进展
- Author:
Ling TAN
1
;
Gui-Chun WEI
;
Feng-Feng LEI
;
Wan-Yin LUO
;
Xue MA
Author Information
1. 兰州大学第一临床医学院,兰州 730000
- Keywords:
dust weather;
health;
mechanism;
simulation experiment
- From:
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine
2023;30(6):1042-1050
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Over the past half-century,the climate change,along with population growth,worsens the intensity and frequency of sand storms in China,and the environmental and health problems have become increasingly prominent.Sand and dust particles not only possess their own toxicity but also carry numerous pathogenic microorganisms and heavy metals.This can lead to high concentrations of local dust pollution,causing significant harm to the air environment and the health of residents in downwind areas during long-distance transportation sand and dust.Based on a comprehensive literature review on the health effects of dust storms,this paper aims to summarize the impact of various pathogenic factors presenting in dust storms on human health and the underlying mechanisms to provide a scientific foundation for the development of more effective control measures.In the future,amidst the backdrop of climate change,it is crucial to prioritize the research and analysis of dust source regions and dust control strategies in northern China.Additionally,there is a need to enhance the technology for simulating sand and dust environments in experiments,and to adopt a multidisciplinary approach to investigate the medical and toxicological aspects of sand and dust weather.
