Air pollution predicts healthcare spending among older adults in the United States

Key Points

• Healthcare spending may decrease with interventions targeting pm10-2.5 and no2 levels, particularly for older adults.
• Interventions that reduce pollution levels could lead to lower healthcare costs in older adults, especially those needing more medical care.
• Observational analysis highlights the link between air pollution and increased healthcare spending among older adults in the U.S.
• These findings suggest that addressing air pollution may significantly benefit public health and reduce associated costs.