Journal of Korean medical science
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Aug 2024
Estimation of Attributable Risk and Direct Medical and Non-Medical Costs of Major Mental Disorders Associated With Air Pollution Exposures Among Children and Adolescents in the Republic of Korea, 2011-2019.
Recent studies have reported the burden of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder [ADHD], autism spectrum disorder [ASD], and depressive disorder. Also, there is mounting evidence on the effects of environmental factors, such as ambient air pollution, on these disorders among children and adolescents. However, few studies have evaluated the burden of mental disorders attributable to air pollution exposure in children and adolescents. ⋯ This study assessed the burden of major mental disorders attributable to air pollution exposure in children and adolescents. We found that PM10, PM2.5, and SO2 attributed 7%, 4%, and 2% respectively, to the risk of major mental disorders among children and adolescents.