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Diesel Particulate Matter Philadelphia Health and Economic Assessment

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Diesel Particulate Matter Philadelphia Health and Economic Assessment

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    1. Diesel Particulate Matter Philadelphia Health and Economic Assessment Perry R. Pandya Environmental Protection Agency May 10, 2005

    2. Overview Air Pollution Concentrations Health Impacts and Costs What can be done about it?

    5. American Cancer Society Study 1.2 Million participants 1982 - 1998 Controlled for: Age, gender, weight, smoking history, alcohol use, occupation, diet, education Each 10 g/m3 Particulate Matter 4% increase in all cause mortality 6% increase in lung cancer 8% increase in fatal heart attacks

    6. Pre-Mature Deaths

    8. Non-Fatal Heart Attacks Caused by Diesel Particulate Matter

    9. Asthma Attacks

    10. Work Loss Days

    11. Particulate Matter Costs 260 Premature deaths 450 Non-fatal heart attacks 32,000 Missed days of work 3,700 Asthma attacks Valued at $1.4 billion Cost $37 million $4.4 million in lost wages Valued at $160,000

    12. How to use the data? Uncertainties Air Concentrations Health Impact Studies Costs Confidence in Results High: Five County Philadelphia Metro Area Medium: County Low: Census Tract

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