biostudies-literatureWang SNational Natural Science Foundation of China30https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11337783biostudies-literatureUnknown9(1)<h4>Background</h4>Air pollution poses a significant threat to global public health. While broad mitigation policies exist, an understanding of the economic consequences, both in terms of health benefits and mitigation costs, remains lacking. This study systematically reviewed the existing economic implications of air pollution control strategies worldwide.<h4>Methods</h4>A predefined search strategy, without limitations on region or study design, was employed to search the PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, and CEA registry databases for studies from their inception to November 2023 using keywords such as "cost-benefit analyses", "air pollution", and "particulate matter". Focus was placed on studies that specifically considered the health benefits of air pollution cGlobal health research and policyThe costs, health and economic impact of air pollution control strategies: a systematic review.PMC113377837217409371874086Downey LSi LWang SSong RChen MDi Tanna GLJan SXu ZfalseThe costs, health and economic impact of air pollution control strategies: a systematic review.<h4>Background</h4>Air pollution poses a significant threat to global public health. While broad mitigation policies exist, an understanding of the economic consequences, both in terms of health benefits and mitigation costs, remains lacking. This study systematically reviewed the existing economic implications of air pollution control strategies worldwide.<h4>Methods</h4>A predefined search strategy, without limitations on region or study design, was employed to search the PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, and CEA registry databases for studies from their inception to November 2023 using keywords such as "cost-benefit analyses", "air pollution", and "particulate matter". Focus was placed on studies that specifically considered the health benefits of air pollution c2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Aug2025-04-04T07:54:00.358Z2025-04-04T07:54:00.358ZS-EPMC113377833916478510.1186/s41256-024-00373-y