Our Research on Air Pollution and Kidney Disease in the Media

April 23, 2026

We are excited to share that our latest study, "Chronic PM2.5 exposure and increased risk of hospitalization for kidney disease in São Paulo, Brazil", published in Scientific Reports (Nature), has been receiving significant media attention in Brazil.

Media Coverage

Folha de São Paulo — One of Brazil's leading newspapers featured our findings in their Health section on April 13, 2026, highlighting the connection between long-term air pollution exposure and the increased risk of kidney disease hospitalization in São Paulo.

TV Cultura — Jornal da Tarde — On April 16, our co-author Lucia Andrade (Brazilian Society of Nephrology) appeared on the program to discuss the study's key findings, including the 2.5x increased risk of chronic kidney disease in men aged 51–75 and the 5x increased risk of glomerulopathy in men under 40.

SBT News — Primeira Edição — On April 17, consortium member Iara da Silva was interviewed live to discuss the impact of São Paulo's air pollution on kidney health and the urgent need for better air quality communication and monitoring.

Why This Matters

Raising public awareness is a crucial part of our mission. Air pollution is often an invisible threat, and its effects on kidney health remain largely unknown to the general public. Media coverage like this helps bridge the gap between scientific research and public understanding, bringing us one step closer to meaningful policy change.

We thank all our consortium members and collaborators for making this research possible.