We also found inverse relationships between individual- and area-level demographic and socioeconomic characteristics and O 3 and PM 2.5 exposure. We found inverse spatial patterns between the distribution of O 3 and PM 2.5 exposure levels as well as between areas where respondents perceived air pollution as worsening and areas where residents had higher concern about the health effects of pollution exposure. Our study had three objectives: 1) examine the spatial distribution of PM 2.5 and O 3 exposures, pollution perceptions, and pollution health concerns 2) explore relationships between individual- and area-level characteristics and PM 2.5 and O 3 exposure 3) and examine cross-sectional associations between individual- and area-level characteristics, as well as PM 2.5 and O 3 exposures, and pollution perception and pollution health concerns. We examined 2869 individual responses to annual air quality public awareness surveys administered between 20 in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Yet, our understanding of relationships between ambient air pollution exposure, public perceptions of air quality, and concerns about associated health risks is incomplete. In the United States, air quality public awareness campaigns are major efforts of governments at every level. Urban air quality remains a major concern for both public health officials and the general public.

An extensive body of research has demonstrated that air pollution exposure is associated with adverse health outcomes.

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