Air Quality in Africa: Public Health Implications.
Annu Rev Public Health
; 42: 193-210, 2021 04 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33348996
ABSTRACT
This review highlights the importance of air quality in the African urban development process. We address connections between air pollution and (a) rapid urbanization, (b) social problems, (c) health impacts, (d) climate change, (e) policies, and (f) new innovations. We acknowledge that air pollution levels in Africa can be extremely high and a serious health threat. The toxic content of the pollution could relate to region-specific sources such as low standards for vehicles and fuels, cooking with solid fuels, and burning household waste. We implore the pursuit of interdisciplinary research to create new approaches with relevant stakeholders. Moreover, successful air pollution research must regard conflicts, tensions, and synergies inherent to development processes in African municipalities, regions, and countries. This includes global relationships regarding climate change, trade, urban planning, and transportation. Incorporating aspects of local political situations (e.g., democracy) can also enhance greater political accountability and awareness about air pollution.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Public Health
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Air Pollution
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
En
Journal:
Annu Rev Public Health
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ethiopia