What are the Challenges in Studying Air Quality in Epidemiology?
Several challenges exist in studying the impact of air quality on health: - Exposure Assessment: Accurately measuring individual exposure to air pollutants is difficult. - Confounding Factors: Other factors, such as smoking, socioeconomic status, and pre-existing health conditions, can confound results. - Long Latency Periods: Some health effects, such as cancer, have long latency periods, making it challenging to establish a direct link to air pollution.
