Air Pollution in the Global South: An Overview of Its Sources and Impacts

Sandra Aguilar-Gomez and Nathaly Rivera

Working Papers from University of Chile, Department of Economics

Abstract: While airpollution is a significant global threat,its impactise specially pronounced in emerging nations.This review explores the recenteconomic literature on the diverse effects of airpollution in the Global South, emphasizing causal evidence. Webegin by examining regional challenges, such as indoor air pollution(IAP) and biomass burning, which are prevalent in Global South countries. Next, we synthesize the broad spectrum of health and non-health impacts associated with exposure to fine particulate matter and other pollutants.Our assessment reveals an increase in research to document these impacts in Global South contexts. Nonetheless, some challenges, such as an incomplete understanding of underlying mechanisms and regional data disparities, remain.

Pages: 37 pages
Date: 2024-09
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