Comparison of Meta-Analysis to Pooled Analysis of Studies Examining the Effects of Ambient Air Pollution on Human Mortality

A huge foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow has been witnessed in China, though on the one hand, it brings a significant contribution to economic growth. On the other hand, it adversely affects the ambient air pollution that may affect human mortality in the country. Renewable energy (RE) usage meets the country's energy needs with no adverse effect on the environment. Therefore, this study is trying to empirically analyze the effect of FDI inflow on human morality and RE consumption in China. We used time-series data for 1998–2020 and applied a non-linear ARDL approach for the estimations. The empirical outcomes suggest that FDI inflow positively affects mortality and RE. There is also unidirectional causality running from RE and pollution to mortality. In addition, the relationship among the variable verifies the existence of a non-linear relationship. The government needs policy guidelines to further boost FDI inflow due to its positive aspects. However, to reduce the negative effect on the environment and human morality, the extensive usage of RE should be adopted. Indeed, proper legislation for foreign firms might be a good step toward quality environmental and longevity of human health in society.

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Global association between ambient air pollution and blood pressure: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Environmental Pollution ◽

10.1016/j.envpol.2018.01.001 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 235 ◽

pp. 576-588 ◽

Cited By ~ 101

Author(s):

Bo-Yi Yang ◽

Zhengmin Qian ◽

Steven W. Howard ◽

Michael G. Vaughn ◽

Shu-Jun Fan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Air Pollution ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Ambient Air ◽

Ambient Air Pollution

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Association between ambient air pollution and pregnancy complications: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies

Environmental Research ◽

10.1016/j.envres.2020.109471 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 185 ◽

pp. 109471 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Wei Bai ◽

Yuanyuan Li ◽

Yaling Niu ◽

Ye Ding ◽

Xiao Yu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Air Pollution ◽

Cohort Studies ◽

Pregnancy Complications ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Ambient Air ◽

Ambient Air Pollution

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Ambient air pollution and body weight status in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Environmental Pollution ◽

10.1016/j.envpol.2020.114999 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 265 ◽

pp. 114999 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sihan Huang ◽

Xinyu Zhang ◽

Jianfeng Huang ◽

Xiangfeng Lu ◽

Fangchao Liu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Air Pollution ◽

Body Weight ◽

Weight Status ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Ambient Air ◽

Ambient Air Pollution ◽

Body Weight Status

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Ambient Air Pollution, Extreme Temperatures and Birth Outcomes: A Protocol for an Umbrella Review, Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17228658 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (22) ◽

pp. 8658

Author(s):

Sylvester Dodzi Nyadanu ◽

Gizachew Assefa Tessema ◽

Ben Mullins ◽

Bernard Kumi-Boateng ◽

Michelle Lee Bell ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Air Pollution ◽

Birth Outcomes ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Ambient Air ◽

Ambient Air Pollution ◽

Adverse Birth Outcomes ◽

Extreme Temperatures ◽

Umbrella Review ◽

Review Systematic

Prenatal exposure to ambient air pollution and extreme temperatures are among the major risk factors of adverse birth outcomes and with potential long-term effects during the life course. Although low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are most vulnerable, there is limited synthesis of evidence in such settings. This document describes a protocol for both an umbrella review (Systematic Review 1) and a focused systematic review and meta-analysis of studies from LMICs (Systematic Review 2). We will search from start date of each database to present, six major academic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, MEDLINE/Ovid, EMBASE/Ovid and Web of Science Core Collection), systematic reviews repositories and references of eligible studies. Additional searches in grey literature will also be conducted. Eligibility criteria include studies of pregnant women exposed to ambient air pollutants and/or extreme temperatures during pregnancy with and without adverse birth outcomes. The umbrella review (Systematic Review 1) will include only previous systematic reviews while Systematic Review 2 will include quantitative observational studies in LMICs. Searches will be restricted to English language using comprehensive search terms to consecutively screen the titles, abstracts and full-texts to select eligible studies. Two independent authors will conduct the study screening and selection, risk of bias assessment and data extraction using JBI SUMARI web-based software. Narrative and semi-quantitative syntheses will be employed for the Systematic Review 1. For Systematic Review 2, we will perform meta-analysis with two alternative meta-analytical methods (quality effect and inverse variance heterogeneity) as well as the classic random effect model. If meta-analysis is infeasible, narrative synthesis will be presented. Confidence in cumulative evidence and the strength of the evidence will be assessed. This protocol is registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020200387).

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