Publications by authors named "Isabel Martinez Marco"
Impact of mixing layer height variations on air pollutant concentrations and health in a European urban area: Madrid (Spain), a case study.
Pedro Salvador Marco Pandolfi Aurelio Tobías Francisco Javier Gómez-Moreno Francisco Molero Marcos Barreiro Isabel Martínez Marco
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
November 2020
Article Synopsis
- Local high-pollution episodes in urban areas are largely driven by specific weather conditions and a mix of pollutants, raising concerns about their impact on health.
- This study focused on Madrid from 2011-2014 to analyze how the mixing layer height (MLH) affects pollutant levels like NO, CO, and PM, along with daily mortality rates.
- Results showed that lower MLH corresponded with higher pollutant concentrations and an increase in mortality, while higher MLH significantly reduced health risks, indicating a crucial link between weather patterns and air quality in cities.