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Abstract
Introduction
Overview of Existing Research and Available Data
Methods
Scope
Estimation Methodology Overview
Time Extrapolation of Available Data Sets
Building and Other Materials Damage Estimation
Estimation Method
Extrapolation of Available Data Set
Results
Sensitivity Analysis
Discussion
References

AIR POLLUTION

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This paper estimates the global damage costs of air pollution over a 150-year time period, from 1900 to 2050, focusing exclusively on air pollution of anthropogenic origin. Outdoor air pollution in urban centers and indoor air pollution from burning of solid fuel indoors are included, with damage costs made separately for developed and developing country groupings. Outdoor air pollution impacts include damages to health, crops, buildings and visibility, while indoor air pollution impacts include damages to health and additional time required for household members to collect biomass.

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