Air Quality Geospatial Analysis in Vulnerable Areas. Case Study of Valencia (Spain)

The escalating concern over poor air quality, particularly nitrogen dioxide (NO ), poses a critical public health challenge, especially for vulnerable populations, such as children, older adults, and those with chronic diseases. This study aimed to analyze air quality in areas with vulnerable popula...

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Published in:International journal of environmental research and public health 2024-09, Vol.21 (10), p.1278
Main Authors: Guardiola Ibáñez, Nuria, Coll Aliaga, Eloina, Porres De La Haza, Maria Joaquina, Lerma Arce, Victoria, Lorenzo-Sáez, Edgar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Air Pollutants - analysis
Air pollution
Air Pollution - analysis
Angina pectoris
Asthma
At risk populations
Child
Chronic illnesses
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cities
Dosimetry
Emissions
Environmental Exposure - analysis
Environmental Monitoring
Health care
Humans
Industrial plant emissions
Nitrogen dioxide
Nitrogen Dioxide - analysis
Outdoor air quality
Pollutants
Population
Public health
Respiratory diseases
Sensors
Spain
Spatial Analysis
Traffic
Urban areas
Vulnerable Populations
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Summary:The escalating concern over poor air quality, particularly nitrogen dioxide (NO ), poses a critical public health challenge, especially for vulnerable populations, such as children, older adults, and those with chronic diseases. This study aimed to analyze air quality in areas with vulnerable populations through a geospatial analysis of NO concentration measured by the passive dosimetry method in 2022. The results reveal high vulnerability caused by areas with over-centralized facilities and high concentrations of nitrogen dioxide, often coinciding with busy avenues. The study emphasizes the urgent need to address air quality disparities, providing crucial insights for public decision-makers to allocate resources effectively and reduce environmental inequalities in the city, ultimately safeguarding the health of at-risk communities.
ISSN:1660-4601
1661-7827
1660-4601
DOI:10.3390/ijerph21101278