OP I – 1 Ambient air pollution and depressive symptoms in elderly women: results from the salia study

Background/aim

Numerous epidemiological studies have shown effects of long-term exposure to air pollution on cardiovascular, respiratory and cognitive health. However, studies investigating the effects of air pollution on depressive symptoms are limited and results are conflicting. We aimed to examine the association between long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and depressive symptoms in elderly women.

Methods

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