Respiratory diseases pose a major global public health challenge. With climate change contributing to more frequent and intense heat events, understanding the effects of high temperatures on respiratory health is increasingly critical. However, existing evidence remains inconsistent. A nationwide time-series study was conducted to evaluate the association between daily maximum temperatures and emergency department (ED) visits...

We examined the association between exposure to PM 2.5 , focused on individual exposure level, and metabolic dysfunction during pregnancy. APPO study (Air Pollution on Pregnancy Outcome) was a prospective, multicenter, observational cohort study conducted from January 2021 to March 2023. Individual PM 2.5 concentrations were calculated using a time-weighted average model. Metabolic dysfunction during pregnancy was assessed bas...