What is the Impact of Poor Air Quality on Public Health?
Poor air quality has been linked to a variety of adverse health outcomes. Epidemiological studies have identified associations between exposure to pollutants such as particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone (O3) with respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, lung cancer, and even premature mortality. Vulnerable populations, including children, the elderly, and those with preexisting health conditions, are particularly at risk.
