A Method to Estimate the Chronic Health Impact of Air Pollutants in U.S. Residences

Abstract

The approach demonstrated in this study may be used to assess regional and national initiatives that affect IAQ at the population level. Cumulative health impacts from inhalation in U.S. residences of the IAPs assessed in this study are estimated at 400-1,100 DALYs lost annually per 100,000 persons.