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Table 1 Description of the different considered scenarios, respective PM2.5 concentrations (µg/m3), and years for which the analysis was carried out

From: Mortality burden of cardiovascular disease attributable to ambient PM2.5 exposure in Portugal, 2011 to 2021

Scenario

Description

PM2.5 concentration

(µg/m3)

Time frame

1

Annual mean concentrations

-

2011 – 2021

2

Higher level of PM2.5 in 2021

147.5

2019 and 2021

3

2005 WHO Air Quality Guidelines

10

2019 and 2021

4

2021 WHO Air Quality Guidelines

5

2019 and 2021

5

Probabilistic analysis (@Risk)

[PM2.5] probabilistic distribution

2019 and 2021

  1. [PM2.5] PM2.5 concentration