Connecting the Dots: Air Particle Pollution Exposure and Cumulative Individual Risk: A Conceptual Hypothesis

Among different types of pollutants, air pollution is the dominant driver of mortality on the global scale. This presentation at the 2024 National Air Quality Conference (NAQC) presents the major connections between air pollution, including particulate matter and nitrous oxide, to short and long term human health effect, including cardiovascular health and mortality. Scientific findings presented are a synthesis of many air quality and health effect publications. 

Impact/Purpose

This presentation highlights the major human health effects, specifically cardiovascular risks, of long and short term exposures to air pollution (particulate matter and NOx). 

Citation

Cascio, W. Connecting the Dots: Air Particle Pollution Exposure and Cumulative Individual Risk: A Conceptual Hypothesis. National Air Quality Conference (NAQC), Research Triangle Park, NC, March 18, 2024.