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CITY OF CHICAGO Air Quality and Health Report

Description

The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) analyzed community-level data on air quality, health, and social factors to identify neighborhoods that should be prioritized for efforts to mitigate and reduce air pollution to better protect public health. The report builds on the commitment to health and racial equity through Healthy Chicago 2025 and initiatives led by local environmental justice organizations. The aim is to provide a resource for future action on environmental health. In developing this report, they consulted with subject matter experts, advocacy groups, and community-based environmental justice organizations.

Questions this resource can help answer

Which neighborhoods are most exposed to air pollution?
Who is most at greatest risk?
What health measures might be linked to air pollution exposure?
Where should air quality actions be targeted within the city?

How do I use this resource?

This report provides a public health foundation to inform the City’s air quality agenda.

Pro tips

The report links to a number of other useful resources and provides detailed methodologies that could be replicated in other cities.

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Methodology

Population characteristics were combined with air pollution burden to generate an air quality and health score.

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