Health risks of exposure to air pollution in areas where coal-fired power plants are located: protocol for a scoping review

Introduction Coal-fired power plants are major sources of air pollution which impact human health. Coal combustion byproducts released into the air include particulate matter, nitrogen oxides and sulphur dioxide. Exposure to fine particulate matter is associated with increased risk of mortality. Thi...

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Main Authors: Thandi Kapwata, Nomfundo Mahlangeni, Tracey Laban, Caradee Yael Wright
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2024-03-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/3/e084074.full