The costs, health and economic impact of air pollution control strategies: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Air pollution poses a significant threat to global public health. While broad mitigation policies exist, an understanding of the economic consequences, both in terms of health benefits and mitigation costs, remains lacking. This study systematically reviewed the existing economic implications of air pollution control strategies worldwide.

Methods

A predefined search strategy, without limitations on region or study design, was employed to search the PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, and CEA registry databases for studies from their inception to November 2023 using keywords such as "cost-benefit analyses", "air pollution", and "particulate matter". Focus was placed on studies that specifically considered the health benefits of air pollution c

SUBMITTER: Wang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11337783 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature