health disparities
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Structural racism in neighborhoods linked to risk of cancer from traffic-related air pollution
High levels of traffic-related air pollutants have been linked with elevated risks of developing cancer and other diseases.
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Community Health and Airport Operations Related Noise and Air Pollution: Report to the Legislature in Response to Washington State HOUSE BILL 1109
This report, prepared by Public Health – Seattle & King County in response to Washington House Bill 1109, investigates the health impacts of pollution from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport operations. It includes community health profiles by proximity to the airport, a literature review on airport-related health effects, a summary of UW’s ultrafine particle study, and recommendations…
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Mobile ObserVations of Ultrafine Particles: The MOV-UP study
DEOHS-led study finds communities around Sea-Tac Airport are exposed to a unique mix of air pollution associated with aircraft