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Mustansar, T., van den Brekel, L., Timmermans, E. J., Agyemang, C., & Vaartjes, I. (2025). Air pollution exposure disparities among ethnic groups in high-income countries: A scoping review. Environmental Research, 267, 120647. [link] Abstract Background The adverse health effects of air pollution are well-established.
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