A UB study found that historically redlined NY communities face higher air pollution and increased ER visits for mental disorders.

A University at Buffalo study found that historically redlined communities in New York State have disproportionately higher air pollutant exposure, linked to increased emergency room visits for mental disorders. In redlined D-rated neighborhoods, increased fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide levels led to a 1.04% and 0.44% surge in mental disorder-related ER visits, respectively, two days later. The negative impact of air pollution on mental health is more pronounced in these communities, which were once denied mortgages due to race.

August 22, 2024
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