Spatiotemporal Assessment of PM2.5-Related Economic Losses from Health Impacts during 2014⁻2016 in China.

ABSTRACT: Background: Particulate air pollution, especially PM2.5, is highly correlated with various adverse health impacts and, ultimately, economic losses for society, however, few studies have undertaken a spatiotemporal assessment of PM2.5-related economic losses from health impacts covering all of the main cities in China. Methods: PM2.5 concentration data were retrieved for 190 Chinese cities for the period 2014⁻2016. We used a log-linear exposure⁻response model and monetary valuation methods, such as value of a statistical life (VSL), amended human capital (AHC), and cost of illness to evaluate PM2.5-related economic losses from health impacts at the city level. In addition, Monte Carlo simulation was used to analyze uncertainty. Results: The average economic loss was 0.3% (AHC) to 1% (VSL) o

SUBMITTER: Yang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6024949 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature