Association Between Air Pollution in Lima and the High Incidence of COVID-19: Findings from a Post Hoc Analysis

Abstract

the higher rates of COVID-19 in Metropolitan Lima is attributable, among others, to the increased PM_2.5 exposure in the previous years after adjusting for age, sex and number of food markets. Reduction of air pollution since a long-term perspective, and social distancing are needed to prevent spreads of virus outbreak.