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Air pollution exposure and death from different subtypes of kidney diseases: A nationwide, individual-level, case-crossover study in China.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This large study in China looked at all kidney disease deaths from 2013 to 2019. It found a link between short-term air pollution and dying from kidney disease. This is an observational study, so it shows a connection but not proof of cause. It helps explain why clean air matters for kidney health.

Who did this work

Xiao Y · Liu F · Gao Y · Chen R · Shi S · Li X · Meng X · Kan H · Zhou M

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD progression and prevention · 2026 Oct 30
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42967812/