PM_2.5 pollution in Texas: a geospatial analysis of health impact functions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Air pollution is the greatest environmental threat to human health in the world today and is responsible for an estimated 7-9 million deaths annually. One of the most damaging air pollutants is PM_2.5 pollution, fine airborne particulate matter under 2.5 microns in diameter. Exposure to PM_2.5 pollution can cause premature death, heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, diabetes, asthma, low birthweight, and IQ loss. To avoid these adverse health effects, the WHO recommends that PM_2.5 levels not exceed 5 μg/m³.

Methods

This study estimates the negative health impacts of PM_2.5 pollution in Texas in 2016. Local exposure estimates were calculated at the census tract level using the EPA's BenMAP-CE software. In BenMAP, a

SUBMITTER: Bryan L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10722416 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature