Ambient Air Pollution, Built Environment, and Public Health
A special issue of Environments (ISSN 2076-3298).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2026 | Viewed by 123
Special Issue Editors
Interests: ambient air pollution; cancer epidemiology; public health
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are organizing a Special Issue on ambient air pollution, built environment, and public health. Extensive research has demonstrated that exposure to outdoor air pollution—both short- and long-term—poses significant health risks. However, key uncertainties persist, particularly regarding exposure–response relationships for specific diseases, the vulnerability of certain populations, and regional disparities. The increasing prevalence of natural disasters, such as wildfires, has further altered air pollution composition and exposure dynamics, adding complexity to this Special Issue. In addition to concerns over air quality, increasing attention has been given to the built environment’s role in public health, with factors such as building height, population density, and access to green spaces influencing well-being. These issues are not only scientific but also social, guiding policies that shape urban living environments.
This Special Issue will address key topics, including the following:
- Health impact of outdoor air pollution;
- Effects of combined environmental exposures on health;
- Impact of the built environment on health outcomes;
- Interaction between air pollution and the built environment;
- Novel methodologies for environmental health assessment;
- Other related research topics.
Dr. Pei Yu
Dr. Weiju Zhou
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- ambient air pollution
- built envrionment
- green space
- natural disaster
- public health
- environmental epidemiology
- vulnerable population
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