Joint effects of meteorological factors and PM<sub>2.5</sub> on age-related macular degeneration: a national cross-sectional study in China
Jiayu He, Yuanyuan Liu, Ai Zhang, Qianfeng Liu, Xueli Yang, Naixiu Sun, Baoqun Yao, Fengchao Liang, Xiaochang Yan, Yang Liu, Hongjun Mao, Xi Chen, Naijun Tang, Hua Yan
Abstract
Background: Weather conditions are a possible contributing factor to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of irreversible loss of vision. The present study evaluated the joint effects of meteorological factors and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on AMD.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCross-sectional studyEnvironmental healthChinaPublic healthMacular degenerationGerontologyOphthalmologyGeographyPathologyArchaeologyClimate Change and Health ImpactsAir Quality and Health Impacts