biostudies-literatureWarner SCNIEHS NIH HHS286-296https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10443084biostudies-literatureUnknown16(4)<h4>Background</h4>Low-income urban communities of color, specifically African American and Hispanic populations living in industrial areas, are disproportionately affected by environmental health hazards, including exposure to air pollution and noise. In Southwest Detroit, a densely populated area with extensive industry and traffic, many residents are chronically exposed to air and noise pollution, contributing to a high prevalence of chronic illnesses such as asthma and cardiovascular disease.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>To better understand environmental health concerns and perceptions of environmental hazards, we conducted phone interviews with 22 residents in Southwest Detroit. During the interviews, participants were asked to reflect on reports of air and noise pollution based on mEnvironmental justice (Print)Community's Perception on Ambient Air and Noise Pollution: A Qualitative Study in Southwest Detroit.PMC10443084P30 ES017885Batterman SGodwin CXia TWarner SCSagovac SfalseCommunity's Perception on Ambient Air and Noise Pollution: A Qualitative Study in Southwest Detroit.<h4>Background</h4>Low-income urban communities of color, specifically African American and Hispanic populations living in industrial areas, are disproportionately affected by environmental health hazards, including exposure to air pollution and noise. In Southwest Detroit, a densely populated area with extensive industry and traffic, many residents are chronically exposed to air and noise pollution, contributing to a high prevalence of chronic illnesses such as asthma and cardiovascular disease.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>To better understand environmental health concerns and perceptions of environmental hazards, we conducted phone interviews with 22 residents in Southwest Detroit. During the interviews, participants were asked to reflect on reports of air and noise pollution based on m2023-01-01T00:00:00Z2023 Aug2026-04-12T19:09:58.974Z2025-04-19T17:51:28.773ZS-EPMC104430843761471910.1089/env.2021.0085