Title
Air pollution, climate, and home heating: their effects on U.S. mortality rates
Date of Original Version
7-1972
Type
Article
Published In
American Journal of Public Health July 1972: Vol. 62, No. 7, pp. 909-916
Abstract or Table of Contents
The aim of this report is to determine whether changes in air pollution have an effect on health. Climate and home heating variables are included to see whether they may be involved. These studies indicate a close association between mortality rates and air pollution and lead to the conclusion that mortality rates could be lowered by abating pollution. Estimates of economic benefits from improved health are discussed.