2022
Unequal airborne exposure to toxic metals associated with race, ethnicity, and segregation in the USA
Kodros J, Bell M, Dominici F, L’Orange C, Godri Pollitt K, Weichenthal S, Wu X, Volckens J. Unequal airborne exposure to toxic metals associated with race, ethnicity, and segregation in the USA. Nature Communications 2022, 13: 6329. PMID: 36319637, PMCID: PMC9626599, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-33372-z.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
A land use regression model of nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter in a complex urban core in Lanzhou, China
Jin L, Berman JD, Warren JL, Levy JI, Thurston G, Zhang Y, Xu X, Wang S, Zhang Y, Bell ML. A land use regression model of nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter in a complex urban core in Lanzhou, China. Environmental Research 2019, 177: 108597. PMID: 31401375, DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2019.108597.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAir PollutantsAir PollutionChinaCitiesEnvironmental MonitoringNitrogen DioxideParticulate MatterConceptsHigh-rise buildingsVertical variationVertical concentration gradientsLUR modelsVertical profile measurementsHigh spatial resolutionGround levelGround-level NOProfile measurementsOgawa badgesLanzhou urban areaConcentration heterogeneitySpatial resolutionRoad networkConcentration gradientBuildingsAverage seasonal concentrationsParticulate matterHigh densityGovernment monitorsLand coverLand use regression modelsSpatial variationSubstantial spatial variationVariation function
2017
Spatial analysis of concentrations of multiple air pollutants using NASA DISCOVER-AQ aircraft measurements: Implications for exposure assessment
Lee HJ, Chatfield RB, Bell ML. Spatial analysis of concentrations of multiple air pollutants using NASA DISCOVER-AQ aircraft measurements: Implications for exposure assessment. Environmental Research 2017, 160: 487-498. PMID: 29107224, DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2017.10.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDevelopment of a model for particulate matter pollution in Australia with implications for other satellite-based models
Pereira G, Lee HJ, Bell M, Regan A, Malacova E, Mullins B, Knibbs LD. Development of a model for particulate matter pollution in Australia with implications for other satellite-based models. Environmental Research 2017, 159: 9-15. PMID: 28759784, DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2017.07.044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAir PollutantsAir PollutionAustraliaEnvironmental MonitoringLinear ModelsModels, TheoreticalParticulate MatterRemote Sensing TechnologySpacecraftModeling the intraurban variation in nitrogen dioxide in urban areas in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Gurung A, Levy JI, Bell ML. Modeling the intraurban variation in nitrogen dioxide in urban areas in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Environmental Research 2017, 155: 42-48. PMID: 28189072, DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2017.01.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAir PollutantsCitiesEnvironmental MonitoringModels, TheoreticalNepalNitrogen DioxideRegression Analysis
2016
Urban vegetation and heat-related mortality in Seoul, Korea
Son JY, Lane KJ, Lee JT, Bell ML. Urban vegetation and heat-related mortality in Seoul, Korea. Environmental Research 2016, 151: 728-733. PMID: 27644031, PMCID: PMC5071166, DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2016.09.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeat-related health outcomesTemperature-mortality associationEffect modificationHealth burdenStratified analysisMortality riskHealth outcomesTotal mortalityHeat-related mortalityMortalityMortality effectsAssociationHighest mortality effectSimilar effectsAgeSexRiskIndividual characteristicsGroupOverdispersed PoissonRacial isolation and exposure to airborne particulate matter and ozone in understudied US populations: Environmental justice applications of downscaled numerical model output
Bravo MA, Anthopolos R, Bell ML, Miranda ML. Racial isolation and exposure to airborne particulate matter and ozone in understudied US populations: Environmental justice applications of downscaled numerical model output. Environment International 2016, 92: 247-255. PMID: 27115915, DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2016.04.008.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Air pollution and mortality in São Paulo, Brazil: Effects of multiple pollutants and analysis of susceptible populations
Bravo MA, Son J, de Freitas CU, Gouveia N, Bell ML. Air pollution and mortality in São Paulo, Brazil: Effects of multiple pollutants and analysis of susceptible populations. Journal Of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology 2015, 26: 150-161. PMID: 25586330, DOI: 10.1038/jes.2014.90.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAir PollutantsAir PollutionBrazilCarbon MonoxideCardiovascular DiseasesCase-Control StudiesDeath CertificatesEnvironmental MonitoringFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedNitrogen DioxideOzoneParticle SizeParticulate MatterRespiratory Tract DiseasesRisk FactorsSex DistributionSocioeconomic FactorsSulfur DioxideConceptsTime of deathSocioeconomic statusTime-stratified case-crossover analysisCase-crossover analysisResidential socioeconomic statusEducation groupHospital deathCardiovascular mortalityNon-accidental mortalityRespiratory mortalityMortality riskHigh education groupEvidence of differencesSignificant associationMortalityEffect estimatesDeathMortality effectsSusceptible populationHealth impactsAmbient monitorsIndividual-level health dataAir pollutionHealth dataAerodynamic diameter
2012
Environmental Inequality in Exposures to Airborne Particulate Matter Components in the United States
Bell ML, Ebisu K. Environmental Inequality in Exposures to Airborne Particulate Matter Components in the United States. Environmental Health Perspectives 2012, 120: 1699-1704. PMID: 22889745, PMCID: PMC3546368, DOI: 10.1289/ehp.1205201.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAssessment of the health impacts of particulate matter characteristics.
Bell ML. Assessment of the health impacts of particulate matter characteristics. Research Report 2012, 5-38. PMID: 22393584.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth effect estimatesCardiovascular hospital admissionsHospital admissionEffect estimatesMortality effect estimatesHealth effectsCause of hospitalizationAir pollution-related health effectsInterquartile range increasePollution-related health effectsRespiratory hospital admissionsAdverse health effectsHealth effects dataCardiovascular hospitalizationRespiratory hospitalizationsCardiovascular admissionsHigh prevalenceHospitalizationAerodynamic diameterAdmissionCommunity-level variablesObserved associationsSocioeconomic statusHealth impactsPM toxicity
2010
Environmental health indicators and a case study of air pollution in Latin American cities
Bell ML, Cifuentes LA, Davis DL, Cushing E, Telles AG, Gouveia N. Environmental health indicators and a case study of air pollution in Latin American cities. Environmental Research 2010, 111: 57-66. PMID: 21075365, DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2010.10.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAir PollutantsCitiesEnvironmental MonitoringHumansLatin AmericaParticulate MatterPublic HealthUrban PopulationConceptsEnvironmental health indicatorsAir pollutionSensitivity of rankingsCategories of indicatorsHealth indicatorsHealth-based guidelinesRelative rankingIndicator resultsSingle pollutantEnvironmental hazardsLatin American citiesPollutionIndicatorsPolicy impactOverall patternCase studyCityPollutantsTime periodCareful consideration
2008
Seasonal and Regional Short-term Effects of Fine Particles on Hospital Admissions in 202 US Counties, 1999–2005
Bell ML, Ebisu K, Peng RD, Walker J, Samet JM, Zeger SL, Dominici F. Seasonal and Regional Short-term Effects of Fine Particles on Hospital Admissions in 202 US Counties, 1999–2005. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2008, 168: 1301-1310. PMID: 18854492, PMCID: PMC2732959, DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwn252.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAir PollutantsAir PollutionAlgorithmsCardiovascular DiseasesData Interpretation, StatisticalDatabases, FactualEnvironmental MonitoringEpidemiological MonitoringHospitalizationHumansMedicareParticle SizeParticulate MatterPatient AdmissionRespiratory Tract DiseasesRetrospective StudiesSeasonsTime FactorsUnited States
2007
The effect of sandstorms and air pollution on cause-specific hospital admissions in Taipei, Taiwan
Bell ML, Levy JK, Lin Z. The effect of sandstorms and air pollution on cause-specific hospital admissions in Taipei, Taiwan. Occupational And Environmental Medicine 2007, 65: 104. PMID: 17626134, DOI: 10.1136/oem.2006.031500.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAir PollutantsAir PollutionAsthmaCarbon MonoxideCerebrovascular DisordersEnvironmental ExposureEnvironmental MonitoringFourier AnalysisHospitalizationHumansMyocardial IschemiaNitrogen DioxideOzoneParticle SizeParticulate MatterPneumoniaSilicon DioxideSulfur DioxideTaiwanUrban HealthWeatherConceptsCause-specific hospital admissionsHospital admissionIschemic heart disease admissionsCerebrovascular disease admissionsHeart disease admissionsIschemic heart diseaseLag 3 daysSingle-day lagsHeart diseaseAsthma admissionsAdmissionHealth effectsPpb increaseSame dayMug/Air pollutionDiseaseDaysAdditional researchRiskTaipei areaAsthmaEight-year time periodPneumonia
2006
The use of ambient air quality modeling to estimate individual and population exposure for human health research: A case study of ozone in the Northern Georgia Region of the United States
Bell ML. The use of ambient air quality modeling to estimate individual and population exposure for human health research: A case study of ozone in the Northern Georgia Region of the United States. Environment International 2006, 32: 586-593. PMID: 16516968, DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2006.01.005.Peer-Reviewed Original Research