Construction activities drive half of China's ambient PM2.5 health burden

Key Points

• Half of the PM2.5 health burden in China is attributed to construction activities, underscoring a major environmental concern.
• The study reveals that construction activities are responsible for approximately 50% of urban air pollution-related health issues.
• Observational analysis highlights the significant impact of construction-related dust on ambient air quality across China.
• The findings suggest immediate regulatory changes are necessary to mitigate this substantial health threat.