Perceived-air pollution and self-reported health status: a study on air pollution-prone urban area of Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT: Air pollution is a serious health concern in rapidly developing countries like Bangladesh. This study investigates the correlation between self-reported health issues related to air pollution and perceived air pollution among adult Bangladeshis. A face-to-face questionnaire was conducted with 398 adult residents who had lived in their current location for at least 3 years. The survey assessed self-reported health using 13 specific air pollution-related health problems. A linear regression model was then used to analyze factors affecting air pollution-related health status. Our findings reveal correlations between perceived air pollution and health issues. 90% of respondents reported air-polluted environments in their area, with the majority citing multiple sources (42%) of air pollution. C

SUBMITTER: Rahman MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12003290 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature