Health impacts of air pollution in China

Highlights

•Impacts of air pollution on various body systems health in China were highlighted.

•China’s actions to control air pollution and their effects were briefly introduced.

•Challenges and perspectives of the health effects of air pollution are provided.

Abstract

The health effects of air pollution have attracted considerable attention in China. In this review, the status of air pollution in China is briefly presented. The impacts of air pollution on the health of the respiratory system, the circulatory system, the nervous system, the digestive system, the urinary system, pregnancy and life expectancy are highlighted. Additionally, China’s actions to control air pollution and their effects are briefly introduced. Finally, the challenges and perspectives of the health effects of air pollution are provided. We believe that this review will provide a promising perspective on the health impacts of air pollution in China, and further elicit more attention from governments and researchers worldwide.

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Keywords

Health impacts / Air pollution / China / Advances

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Acknowledgements

The authors acknowledge the financial support received from the Foundation of NUIST-UoR International Research Institute, and the Start-up Foundation for Introducing Talent of NUIST (2018r056).

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