A Case Study on Human Health Risk Assessment Attributable to Particulate Matter at Kota Metropolis, Rajasthan (India)

Abstract

Kota, an Indian metropolis, has been experiencing high particulate matter pollution for the last few years. The primary aim of this study is to perform a human health risk assessment caused by particulate matter concentrations for Kota Metropolis. The annual PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations for Kota Metropolis were 52.63 and 106.86 µg/m3, respectively, indicating the violation of Indian NAAQS. The PM2.5 induced long-term ENACs for mortality due to all-natural causes in adults, LC, ALRI, COPD, IHD, and Stroke were 4624, 819, 258, 440, 1976, and 1791, respectively, while short-term ENACs for hospital admission due to respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality in adults were 1288, 50, and 679, respectively. The PM10 induced long-term ENACs for postneonatal infant mortality, chronic bronchitis incidences (adults), and pervasiveness of bronchitis in kids were 317131, 13448, and 700, respectively. The study presents important conclusions to stakeholders and policymakers to implement suitable mitigation measures.

Assessment of Relationship Between Meteorological Parameters and Air Quality Index of Kota, Rajasthan, India

“…34,[36][37][38][39] These meteorological parameters significantly affect the air pollutant dispersion process and removal mechanisms. 40,41 Rainfall is an additional factor that removes gaseous pollution and particulate matter deposition through the atmospheric chemical processes. 25,26,42,43 Several studies worldwide indicate the potential influence of meteorological variables on the quality of ambient air.…”