Avoidable mortality due to long-term exposure to PM2.5 in Colombia 2014–2019

Abstract

Comparison of two global air quality models for estimating surface PM_2.5 concentrations during 2014-2019 at municipality scale in Colombia showed important differences. Avoidable deaths estimations represent the total number of deaths that could be avoided if the current and projected national standard for PM_2.5 annual mean have been met, and show the health-benefit of the implementation of more restrictive air quality standards.