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Living Near A Noisy Highway May Increase the Risk Of Developing Eczema!
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A new study suggests that living farther away from a major road may lower the risk of developing atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema. The research was conducted on a large clinical population of over 14,000 children aged 0-18 years in Colorado, USA. This makes the results of this research even more reliable.

The Details!.. The research included both urban and rural residents, and the researchers calculated the distance from the children's homes to a road with an annual traffic of more than 10,000 vehicles a day.

They found that the risk of AD dropped by 21% for every 10-fold increase in distance from a major road. Specifically, children living 1,000 meters or more from a major road had 27% lower odds of developing AD compared to those who lived within 500 meters of a major road.

Credibility Check✅!.. The study's findings were published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and were also presented at a meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. While the results suggest a clinical association between traffic-related air pollution and AD, the researchers note that further research is needed to understand the underlying mechanisms involved in the association.

The study builds on previous research in Asia that has also identified a link between TRAP and AD. While the exact mechanisms underlying this association are still being investigated, exposure to traffic-related pollutants, such as particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide, is believed to lead to inflammation and oxidative stress, which can contribute to the development of AD.

Dr. Michael Nevid, the lead author, notes that this is an "early association study" and that more work needs to be done to examine the pathophysiological mechanisms. However, the study's findings suggest that reducing exposure to traffic-related pollutants may be a potential way to prevent or manage AD.

Point to Ponder!.. Living farther away from major roads may not be possible for everyone, but the results could be useful in urban planning and designing cities in a way that minimizes exposure to traffic-related pollutants. By reducing exposure to these pollutants, it may be possible to lower the risk of developing AD and other related conditions.

Wrap up! Overall, the study's findings provide valuable insights into the association between traffic-related air pollution and AD. Further research is needed to understand the underlying mechanisms involved in this association, but the results suggest that reducing exposure to traffic-related pollutants may be an effective way to prevent or manage AD.

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