biostudies-literatureChoi JNational Aeronautics and Space Administratione2024GH001042https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11297529biostudies-literatureUnknown8(8)We quantify anthropogenic sources of health burdens associated with ambient air pollution exposure in South Korea and forecast future health burdens using domestic emission control scenarios by 2050 provided by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Our health burden estimation framework uses GEOS-Chem simulations, satellite-derived NO₂, and ground-based observations of PM_2.5, O₃, and NO₂. We estimate 19,000, 3,300, and 8,500 premature deaths owing to long-term exposure to PM_2.5, O₃, and NO₂, respectively, and 23,000 NO₂-associated childhood asthma incidences in 2016. Next, we calculate anthropogenic emission contributions to these four health burdens from each species and grid cell using adjoGeoHealthSource Attribution of Health Burdens From Ambient PM_2.5, O₃, and NO₂ Exposure for Assessment of South Korean National Emission Control Scenarios by 2050.PMC1129752980NSSC19K0193, 80NSSC19K0950Nawaz MOMalley CSChoi JHenze DKfalseSource Attribution of Health Burdens From Ambient PM_2.5, O₃, and NO₂ Exposure for Assessment of South Korean National Emission Control Scenarios by 2050.We quantify anthropogenic sources of health burdens associated with ambient air pollution exposure in South Korea and forecast future health burdens using domestic emission control scenarios by 2050 provided by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Our health burden estimation framework uses GEOS-Chem simulations, satellite-derived NO₂, and ground-based observations of PM_2.5, O₃, and NO₂. We estimate 19,000, 3,300, and 8,500 premature deaths owing to long-term exposure to PM_2.5, O₃, and NO₂, respectively, and 23,000 NO₂-associated childhood asthma incidences in 2016. Next, we calculate anthropogenic emission contributions to these four health burdens from each species and grid cell using adjo2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Aug2026-05-04T06:47:12.289Z2025-02-19T04:40:36.079ZS-EPMC112975293909975810.1029/2024GH001042