Premature deaths from fine particles PM < sub > 2.5 < /sub > air pollution in regional capitals of Slovakia during 2016-2020 period

CONCLUSIONS: The estimated number of premature deaths from long-term exposure to particulate matter air pollution in the regional capitals decreased in the given period. The most of the regional capitals with the exception of Bratislava and Žilina, showed similar levels of estimated premature deaths. However, the current geopolitical situation and rising energy prices threaten return to solid fuel burning which is the largest source of particulate matter air pollution in Slovakia and thus reversing positive trends.PMID:38309703 | DOI:10.21101/cejph.a7748
Source: Central European Journal of Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research