Researchers have found that people living in countries with higher levels of air pollution such as india and china may face higher risks of developing kidney diseases. The findings may be especially important for parts of the world with higher air pollution where fine particulate matter levels are five to 10 times higher than in the US, the study said.
It's known that breathing in air pollution can have detrimental health effects beyond the lungs, but few studies have shown how it impacts the kidneys, which act as filters for the blood. The team found that exposure to higher amounts of fine particulate matter was associated with a higher degree of albuminuria a marker of kidney dysfunction as well as a higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease over time.
According to the researchers, future studies should examine whether efforts to improve air quality yield health benefits, including reducing rates of chronic kidney disease. Moreover the team found that exposure to higher amounts of fine particulate matter was associated with a higher degree of albuminuria a marker of kidney dysfunction as well as a higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease over time.
