Keqin Yang , Ningrui Liu , Charles J. Weschler , Louise B. Weschler , Jinhan Mo , Ying Xu , Jingya Wei , Yiming Wang , Zhuohui Zhao , Haidong Kan , Yinping Zhang
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Abstract
The WHO guideline levels for indoor air pollutants (IAPs) are based solely on health considerations. Attaining these levels may cost a disproportionate fraction of available public health funds. To maximize the net economic benefit (NEB, = benefits - costs) of controlling IAPs, we develop a method based upon a new concept, optimal control concentration (OCC). For China, the estimated OCCs for indoor PM2.5 and formaldehyde in residences are 15 μg/m3 and 25 μg/m3, respectively. The estimated NEB achieved by controlling IAPs to their OCCs is almost 500 billion CNY a year, much greater than that of meeting the WHO guidelines (a negative NEB) and two Chinese standards (a negative NEB and about 200 billion CNY). Our method can be used by other countries to cost-effectively control IAPs.
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