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narrative_review·public health, epidemiology, pulmonology, cardiology, immunology·PMC10127158

Environmental factors and their impact on the COVID-19 pandemic

Herz · 6 authors, 1 centre

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This narrative review discusses how environmental factors such as air pollution, climate, and urban lifestyle are associated with the transmission and severity of COVID-19. It concludes that air pollution is a major risk factor, correlating with SARS-CoV-2 infection and disease severity.

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This narrative review synthesizes literature on the associations between various environmental factors and the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors discuss how factors like air pollution, climatic conditions, urban lifestyle, and exposure to chemicals can impact the transmission and severity of SARS-CoV-2 infections. A key focus is on air pollution, particularly particulate matter and ozone, which is correlated with increased infection rates and more severe disease outcomes. The review highlights a pathophysiological overlap where both SARS-CoV-2 and air pollution affect the endothelium and immune system, potentially explaining the heightened risk.

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PMC10127158

Environmental factors and their impact on the COVID-19 pandemic

Herz

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in numerous cases of illness and death worldwide. Research has shown that there are associations between transmission, as well as the severity of SARS-CoV‑2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) infections, and various environmental factors. For example, air pollution with particulate matter is thought to play a crucial role, and both climatic and geographical aspects must be considered. Furthermore, environmental conditions such as industry and urban lifestyle have a significant impact on air quality and thus on health aspects of the population. In this regard, other factors such as chemicals, microplastics, and diet also critically impact health, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Overall, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how closely health and the environment are linked. This review discusses the impact of environmental factors on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Julian Kreutz, Juliane Heitmann, Ann-Christin Schäfer et al.. Environmental factors and their impact on the COVID-19 pandemic. Herz. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00059-023-05178-2

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Julian Kreutz, Juliane Heitmann, Ann-Christin Schäfer, Sümeya Aldudak, Bernhard Schieffer, Elisabeth Schieffer

grid.10253.350000 0004 1936 9756Department of Cardiology, Angiology, and Intensive Care Medicine, Philipps University of Marburg, Baldinger Str., 35043 Marburg, Germany