Analysis reveals racial disparities in pollution-attributable morbidity and mortality in US populations, highlighting systemic inequities in exposure.
Ambient nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and fine particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter ≤2.5μm (PM2.5) threaten public health in the US, and systemic racism has led to modern-day disparities in the distribution and associated health impacts of these pollutants.
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