Small scale analysis of urban air quality and public health in London, UK, provides insights for targeted interventions

Alan Smith and Tim Daley

Environment and Planning B, 2026, vol. 53, issue 5, 1145-1162

Abstract: Understanding the impact of scale and zonation is critical for accurately assessing population health in relation to air quality and demographic data. Using existing census geographies, we analyse spatial clustering and statistical associations across different census scales, focussing on vulnerable sociodemographic groups and temporal exposure patterns. This study aims to assess how different spatial resolutions affect the strength and interpretation of associations between air pollution, sociodemographic variables, and self-reported health. It also evaluates whether finer-scale, health-need-based zoning provides a more accurate basis for public health analysis. Exposure to higher PM 2.5 concentrations, and having an undrlying disability, or long-term illness shows robust associations with poor health (p

Keywords: GIS; health; population geography; urban air quality (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1177/23998083251370485

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