“…As one might expect, the more-deprived Cluster 9 has much higher levels of off-road diesel emissions, 7.91 (6.53, 9.27), compared to the less-deprived Cluster 7, 1.29 (1.26, 1.33). However, the more-deprived Cluster 9 has lower levels of NO 2 21.77) for Cluster 8, despite differences in poverty levels. Therefore, while it might be generally true that increased poverty is associated with increased air pollution exposures, the nature of these associations in Los Angeles County is complex and nonlinear.…”