The risk of type 2 diabetes and its association with NO2 pollution (An update systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies)

Authors

  • Trisakti Halimah Delimasari Health Information Management Study Program, Health Department, Politeknik Negeri Jember, Indonesia
  • Elsa Tursina Health Information Management Study Program, Health Department, Politeknik Negeri Jember, Indonesia
  • Annisa Arifatul Hikmah Health Information Management Study Program, Health Department, Politeknik Negeri Jember, Indonesia
  • Riska Fajar Fatony Health Information Management Study Program, Health Department, Politeknik Negeri Jember, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18502/japh.v11i3.22631

Keywords:

Air pollution; Diabetes mellitus; Nitrogen dioxide (NO2); Type 2 diabetes

Abstract

The purpose of this review was to examine the relationship between NO2 exposure and the increased likelihood of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) or Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). We conducted the systematic review of cohort studies published between 2015-2025 by carrying out searches in several electronic databases. Nine cohort were included in this meta-analysis. The pooled HR was 1.09 (95% CI = 1.04-1.15) for the impact of NO2 exposure towards the increasing likelihood of DM. In conclusion, the risk of T2D was increasing because the exposure of NO2.

Published

2026-09-12

Issue

Volume (11) issue (3)

Section

Articles