Raj M. Lal

Global Health Risk and Inequality Analysis of Achieving National and WHO Ambient PM2.5 Air Quality Standards

Exposure to elevated levels of air pollution–particularly fine particulate matter (PM2.5)–is one of the leading contributors to premature mortality globally, with much of the burden falling to lower socioeconomic and disadvantaged communities. To improve ambient air quality, many countries, as well as the World Healt...