Assessing the health burden from air pollution.

Science

Institute for Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Centre for Health and Society, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany.

Published: April 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • A more comprehensive strategy is needed to evaluate the impact of air pollution on health.
  • Current methods may not fully capture the extent of the health risks associated with polluted air.
  • Emphasizing a wider perspective can help address the various ways air pollution affects public health.

Article Abstract

A broader approach to assessing the burden of disease from air pollution is required.

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