Panjala, P and Gumma, M K and Mesapam, S (2025) Assessing public health risks from crop residue burning: a spatiotemporal case study in Telangana, India. Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health, 18. pp. 3105-3115. ISSN 1873-9318
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Abstract
The escalating practice of rice-residue burning in agricultural regions has become a critical environmental and public health concern, necessitating a comprehensive assessment of its impact. With increasing evidence linking crop residue burning to air pollution, health risks, and socio-economic burdens, there is an urgent need to quantify its effects on burned areas, pollutant emissions, and associated health outcomes. This study analyzes the spatial distribution of burned areas, PM2.5 emissions, and their associated health impacts, including asthma cases, premature deaths, Years of Life Lost (YLLs), and Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs). The data reveals alarming increases in burned areas, with regions like Makloor, Papannapet, and Armoor showing substantial rises. Emerging hotspots such as Dubbak and Athmakur (M) demonstrate exponential growth in burned hectares and corresponding health impacts, underscoring the urgent need for targeted interventions. Urban centers like Ghatkesar and Shamirpet face disproportionate health burdens due to high population exposure and regional pollutant transport. These findings highlight the critical need for comprehensive strategies, including promoting alternative residue management practices, strengthening regulations, and enhancing public awareness, to effectively mitigate the adverse effects of crop residue burning.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Divisions: | Global Research Program - Resilient Farm and Food Systems |
| CRP: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | crop residue burning, spatiotemporal case study, public health risks, telangana, PM2.5 emissions |
| Subjects: | Others > GIS Techniques/Remote Sensing Others > Telangana |
| Depositing User: | Mr Nagaraju T |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Mar 2026 05:16 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Mar 2026 05:16 |
| URI: | http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/13543 |
| Official URL: | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11869-0... |
| Projects: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Funders: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Acknowledgement: | UNSPECIFIED |
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