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Global and national burden of chronic kidney disease attributable to fine particles: An updated exposure-response meta-analysis.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This review pooled many studies on tiny air pollution particles, called fine particulate matter, and chronic kidney disease. It estimated how much kidney disease worldwide may be tied to dirty air. Because the underlying studies only observe people, this shows a link, not proof that pollution causes kidney disease.

Who did this work

Li P · Ni X · Wu J · Guo C · Xue T · Zhang L

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD progression and prevention · 2026 May 21
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42582230/