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This study introduces a new variability index to complement the aggregate Air Quality Index (AQI), offering a comprehensive assessment of air pollution and its health impacts. This approach aids in understanding pollution dynamics for better public health and policy decisions.

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Environmental Science
Public Health
Environmental Monitoring

Background:

Established link between air pollution and respiratory/cardiovascular diseases.
Current Air Quality Index (AQI) primarily focuses on short-term health warnings.
Need for comprehensive air quality assessment for chronic health and environmental impacts.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a relative index of variability for aggregate Air Quality Index (AQI).
To enhance the investigation of city/region-wide air pollution conditions.
To provide a more nuanced understanding of pollution's combined effects and long-term impacts.

Main Methods:

Development of a novel relative index of variability.
Association of the variability index with an aggregate AQI.
Evaluation of data standardization effects.
Application and testing on simulated and real air pollution data.

Main Results:

The aggregate AQI considers combined pollutant effects for chronic health insights.
The proposed variability index reveals whether single or multiple pollutants drive the AQI.
Joint application of both indices provides richer air pollution data analysis.

Conclusions:

The combined use of aggregate AQI and the variability index offers a more thorough assessment of air pollution.
This enhanced approach can inform public health strategies and policy-making for pollution reduction.
Improved understanding of pollution dynamics supports mitigation efforts for long-term environmental and health protection.