US EPA

539570 

Journal Article 

Economic assessment of the health effects related to particulate matter pollution in 111 Chinese cities by using economic burden of disease analysis 

Zhang, MS; Song, Y; Cai, XH; Zhou, J 

2008 

Yes 

Journal of Environmental Management
ISSN: 0301-4797
EISSN: 1095-8630 

88 

4 

947-954 

8 

English 

17573182 

10.1016/j.jenvman.2007.04.019 

WOS:000258871900036 

With China's rapid economic development, environmental problems have become more and more Serious. Particulate air Pollution is terrible in cities with large and dense population. It may lead to adverse health effects and economic costs. In this Study. we calculated the health effects of pollution Caused by particulate matter with aerodynamic diameters less than 10 mu m (PM10) in 111 Chinese cities in 2004 according to statistical data and epidemiological exposure-response functions. Using economic burden of disease analysis. an economic assessment of these health risks was also presented. In contrast to many previous studies that have examined individual Cities. this study covered most large and medium-sized cities in China, Which accounted for more than 70% gross domestic product (GDP) of China in 2004. The total economic cost Caused by PM10 pollution was estimated as approximately US$ 29,178.7 million. Mega cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Tianjin contribute relatively more to the total costs. The results will help policy makers in formulating more effective countermeasures and increasing public awareness to enhance environmental protection. (C) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. 

air pollution; China; economic assessment; exposure-response function; health effects; PM10; air-pollution; daily mortality; public-health; urban areas; association; impacts; time 

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