A Modelling Study on PM_2.5-Related Health Impacts from Climate Change and Air Pollution Emission Control — China, 2010s and 2040s

Abstract

What is already known about this topic?Climate change and air pollution are two important environmental issues in China. It is important to investigate particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 μm (PM 2.5 )-related health impacts from climate change and air pollution emission control. What is added by this report?Deaths and years of life lost related to PM 2.5 would increase in climate change scenario, although emission control would outweigh the influence of climate change. What are the implications for public health practice?More targeted actions should be taken to meet challenges of exacerbated PM 2.5 pollutions and its health impacts related to climate change in the future.

Effect of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) on health indicators: climate change scenarios in a Brazilian metropolis

“…In a more specific scenario simulating a 4.5°C temperature increase, Huang et al, ( 2021 ) revealed a national reduction in PM 2.5 levels, but an increase in some regions of China. Even with reduced PM 2.5 levels, the effect of rising temperatures is likely to exacerbate negative health impacts, including COPD, ischemic heart disease, stroke and lung cancer, but these adverse impacts would be mitigated when considering pollutant emission control scenarios.…”

Climate Change, Weather Conditions, and Population Health

“…Zhang et al assessed the regional distribution of health vulnerability to extreme heat in China (5). Using a modelling approach, Huang et al estimated the PM 2.5 -related health impacts from climate change and air pollution emission control in China (6). Finally, Ye et al evaluated the impact of a health forecasting service on outpatient visits for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients in Shanghai (7).…”