How Do Epidemiologists Study the Impact of Air Quality?
Epidemiologists use various methods to study the impact of air quality, including:
- Observational Studies: Such as cohort and case-control studies to identify associations between pollution exposure and health outcomes. - Time-Series Analysis: To examine the short-term effects of air pollution on health. - Geospatial Analysis: Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map pollution exposure and correlate it with health data. - Longitudinal Studies: To assess the long-term health impacts of chronic exposure to pollutants.
