The Impact of Air Pollution on Morbidity in the Industrial Areas of the East Kazakhstan Region

2025

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DOI 10.3390/atmos16060736
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Abstract

Atmospheric air pollution is a major environmental and public health concern, particularly in industrialized regions. The East Kazakhstan Region exhibits high rates of oncological, cardiovascular, and respiratory diseases. However, the specific impact of industrial emissions on morbidity remains insufficiently studied. This study employed correlation and regression analyses using data on pollutant emissions and population morbidity indicators from 2014 to 2023. Correlation and regression methods, along with geoinformation technologies, were applied. A moderate positive correlation was found between industrial emission volumes and the incidence of neoplasms (r = 0.59, R2 = 0.35), especially in areas with high concentrations of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. The findings confirm the significant influence of polluted air—particularly mixed pollutants—on the increase in cancer-related diseases. The conclusions emphasize the urgent need to implement emission reduction measures, enhance environmental monitoring and disease prevention, and carry out further epidemiological research.