Exposure to airborne particulate matter : an additional risk factor for metabolic syndrome in Saudi Arabia
Other Title(s)
التعرض للجسيمات المحمولة في الهواء : عامل خطر إضافي لمتلازمة الأيض في السعودية
Author
Source
Journal of King Abdul Aziz University : Meteorology, Environment and Arid land Agriculture Sciences
Issue
Vol. 26, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.63-73, 11 p.
Publisher
King Abdulaziz University Scientific Publishing Center
Publication Date
2016-12-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Earth Sciences, Water and Environment
Abstract EN
Metabolic syndrome is a serious problem in Saudi Arabia.
It has been attributed mainly to life style.
Exposure to airborne particulate matter is a subject of concern in Jeddah.
The present study aimed to find a possible association of metabolic syndrome prevalence with levels of particulate matter and their elemental constituents.
The study was conducted in two districts of Jeddah, Al Nuzlah and Al Rehab.
PM10 and PM2.5 were measured in each district as well as their elemental composition.
Metabolic syndrome was defined by the presence of three components: hyperglycemia, hypertension and obesity.
Al Nuzlah district showed higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome, together with higher levels of PM2.5, nickel and cadmium.
It can be concluded that exposure to particulate matter may be considered as an additional risk factor for metabolic syndrome.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Ghamidi, Mansur Ahmad. 2016. Exposure to airborne particulate matter : an additional risk factor for metabolic syndrome in Saudi Arabia. Journal of King Abdul Aziz University : Meteorology, Environment and Arid land Agriculture Sciences،Vol. 26, no. 2, pp.63-73.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-903979
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Ghamidi, Mansur Ahmad. Exposure to airborne particulate matter : an additional risk factor for metabolic syndrome in Saudi Arabia. Journal of King Abdul Aziz University : Meteorology, Environment and Arid land Agriculture Sciences Vol. 26, no. 2 (2016), pp.63-73.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-903979
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Ghamidi, Mansur Ahmad. Exposure to airborne particulate matter : an additional risk factor for metabolic syndrome in Saudi Arabia. Journal of King Abdul Aziz University : Meteorology, Environment and Arid land Agriculture Sciences. 2016. Vol. 26, no. 2, pp.63-73.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-903979
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 69-71
Record ID
BIM-903979
