Air Pollution and Self-Reported Health Outcomes in the United States

Author

• Alina Dervisevic, CUNY Hunter CollegeFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-1-2026

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Economics

First Advisor

Partha Deb

Second Advisor

Matthew Baker

Academic Program Adviser

Matthew Baker

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between short-term PM2.5 exposure and self-reported health outcomes among U.S. adults using BRFSS data from 2000 to 2012 linked to county-level pollution and weather data. Results show that PM2.5 exposure is associated with worse mental health and gender specific behavioral responses.

Recommended Citation

Dervisevic, Alina, "Air Pollution and Self-Reported Health Outcomes in the United States" (2026). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/1560