An exploratory analysis of sociodemographic characteristics with ultrafine particle concentrations in Boston, MA.

ABSTRACT: Little is known of the relationship between exposure to the smallest particles of air pollution and socio-demographic characteristics. This paper explores linkages between ultrafine particle (UFP) concentrations and indicators of both race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. We used estimates of UFP based on a highly-resolved land-use regression model of concentrations. In multivariate linear regression models census block groups with high proportions of Asians were associated with higher levels of UFP in comparison to block groups with majority White or other minority groups. Lower UFP concentrations were associated with higher homeownership (indicating higher SES) and with higher female head of household (indicating lower socioeconomic status). One explanati

SUBMITTER: Thayer KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8967040 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature