Table 4.
Pooled effect of ambient PM2.5 on all-cause EAD by age category.
| Lag Structure | Children (Age below 18 Years) | Adult (Age 18 to 64 Years) | Elderly (Age 65 Years and above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lag 0 a | 1.24 (0.21, 2.27) * | 1.29 (0.87, 1.71) * | 1.19 (0.75, 1.62) * |
| Average lags | |||
| Lag 0–1 | 0.89 (−0.09, 1.89) | 0.78 (0.25, 1.32) * | 0.65 (0.20, 1.11) * |
| Lag 0–3 | 1.09 (−0.14, 2.32) | 0.55 (−0.37, 1.48) | 0.61 (0.16, 1.07) * |
| Lag 0–5 | 0.45 (−0.96, 1.88) | 0.16 (−0.99, 1.33) | 0.34 (−0.36, 1.05) |
| Lag 0–7 | 0.03 (−1.53, 1.61) | 0.26 (−0.93, 1.47) | 0.05 (−0.73, 0.84) |
Values are shown as percent change (95% CI). a Lag 0 of unconstrained, distributed lag model. * Statistical significance at p < 0.05.