Air Pollution Exposure and Its Impact on Human Health

Dear Colleagues,

Air pollution remains one of the most significant environmental health risks worldwide, contributing to a range of acute and chronic diseases. Exposure to pollutants such as particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NO_x), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and ozone (O₃) has been linked to respiratory disorders, cardiovascular diseases, neurodevelopmental impacts, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Additionally, climate change is intensifying air pollution through rising temperatures, altering atmospheric chemistry, and increased frequency of wildfires, exacerbating its health effects.

With rapid urbanization, industrialization, excessive drug waste, and climate change-driven environmental changes, there is an urgent need for multidisciplinary research to understand the mechanisms, risks, and mitigation strategies associated with air pollution. This Special Issue aims to bring together the latest research on air pollution, climate change, and human health, including epidemiological studies, toxicological assessments, exposure science, and policy-driven interventions. By fostering collaboration between environmental scientists, public health experts, policymakers, and clinicians, this collection of articles will provide valuable insights into mitigating the adverse effects of air pollution and climate change while protecting public health.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in IJERPH.

Dr. Nedim Durmus
Guest Editor

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-anonymized peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Air is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

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