AIR POLLUTION'S TOLL: GENDERED IMPACTS ON LIFE EXPECTANCY IN UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

This study investigates the alarming impact of air pollution on life expectancy in Uzbekistan, focusing on the differential vulnerabilities experienced by men and women. Utilizing recent data on air quality, mortality rates, and socio-economic factors, the research employs statistical modeling techniques to quantify the specific influence of various pollutants on life expectancy for each gender.