Air Pollution: Health Risks and Mitigation Strategies
A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433). This special issue belongs to the section "Air Quality and Human Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editors
2. Research Group in Social and Nutritional Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology and Public Health, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Food Sciences, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitat de València, Av. Vicent Andrés Estelles s/n, Burjassot, 46100 Valencia, Spain
Interests: environmental epidemiology; human health; environmental pollution; epidemiological studies; biostatistics
2. Biomedical Research Center in Epidemiology and Public Health Network (CIBERESP), Carlos III Health Institute, Av. Monforte de Lemos 3-5 Pabellón 11 Planta 0, 28029 Madrid, Spain
Interests: environmental epidemiology; human health; environmental pollution; epidemiological studies; biostatistics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The detrimental health effects of major air pollutants, particularly on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, are well-documented through robust epidemiological and toxicological studies. However, research is increasingly exploring the broader health impacts, including potential effects on reproductive health and childhood neurological development.
A critical barrier to fully elucidating the health burden of air pollution lies in accurately quantifying individual exposure. Unlike single-source contaminants, air pollution presents a complex mixture with spatiotemporal variability due to factors like traffic patterns, meteorology, and even building layouts. Additionally, individual factors such as age, respiratory health, and activity patterns significantly influence exposure.
Traditional methods, such as relying on central monitoring stations or residence location, often fail to capture these intricate variations, potentially underestimating individual health risks. This Special Issue addresses this gap by focusing on studies that utilized advanced exposure assessment techniques. We encourage submissions that employ the following:
- Sophisticated air quality models: these models incorporate diverse data sets on air quality, meteorology, and human behavior to estimate individual exposure with greater precision.
- Personal exposure monitors: worn by participants, these devices directly measure an individual's exposure to air pollutants throughout their daily routines.
We welcome research investigating any health effects associated with these advanced exposure assessments, alongside literature reviews that summarize the current state of knowledge in overcoming the challenges of individual exposure assessment in air pollution research.
Dr. Gabriele Donzelli
Prof. Dr. María M. Morales Suárez-Varela
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- environmental epidemiology
- air pollution
- environmental health
- human health
- burden of disease
