Public-health impact of outdoor air pollution for 2 nd air pollution management policy in Seoul metropolitan area, Korea

Conclusion
This assessment estimates the public-health impacts of current patterns of air pollution. Although individual health risks of air pollution are relatively small, the public-health consequences are remarkable. Particulate air pollution remains a key target for public-health action in the Seoul metropolitan area. Our results, which have also been used for economic valuation, should guide decisions on the assessment of environmental health-policy options.

Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - February 27, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research