Methods of Assessing Air Pollution and Economic Development in Colombia
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Keywords: Air pollution, economic development, developing country, South America, Colombia
Abstract Type: Poster Abstract
Authors:
Haorui Zhou, UC Santa Barbara Department of Geography
Harry Hebeler, UC Santa Barbara Department of Geography
Kathy Baylis, UC Santa Barbara Department of Geography
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Abstract
Air pollution is a significant contributor to global mortality rates, and the situation in Colombia highlights the potential impact of globalization on middle-income populations. This study aims to investigate the spatial distribution and underlying factors of PM 2.5 air pollution in middle-income economic centers in Colombia. Using Colombia Census Data (CNPV 2018), GDP data, and PM 2.5 data from 2005-2017, we will employ a multi-scale spatial analysis and unsupervised machine learning clustering approach to examine the relationship between PM 2.5 levels, population density, economic attributes, and the location of major economic centers. Our findings will demonstrate the correlation between health risks and economic characteristics of local areas. This study provides an exploratory tool for exploring the extent and nature of PM 2.5 pollution and its impact on municipalities, regions, and countries.
Methods of Assessing Air Pollution and Economic Development in Colombia
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