Relative Risks of Cardiopulmonary and Lung Cancer Mortality by PM2.5 Exposure in Ambient Air of Delhi Particularly During Smog Episode

Delhi, the capital city of India has experienced the problem of the great smog during November since a long time. Adverse meteorological conditions, stubble burning, and the celebration of Diwali were considered as the major responsible factors for the smog episodes. This study was designed to ident...

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Published in:Environmental claims journal 2023-04, Vol.35 (2), p.205-222
Main Authors: Garg, Anchal, Gupta, N. C., Kumar, Arvind
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Exposure
Lung cancer
Lung diseases
Mortality
Particulate matter
Risk assessment
Smog
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Summary:Delhi, the capital city of India has experienced the problem of the great smog during November since a long time. Adverse meteorological conditions, stubble burning, and the celebration of Diwali were considered as the major responsible factors for the smog episodes. This study was designed to identify the concentration and relative risks associated with the exposure of PM 2.5 in ambient air of Delhi during the episodic events. 24-h average ambient levels of PM 2.5 were procured for the year 2015-2020. Relative risks of cardiopulmonary and lung cancer diseases associated with PM 2.5 exposure have been estimated using a probabilistic approach of risk assessment. The average relative risks (2015-2020) for lung cancer mortality (RR 2.15; 95% CI 2.13, 2.17., p 
ISSN:1040-6026
1547-657X
DOI:10.1080/10406026.2023.2197849