Replication data for: health and economic benefits of lowering Particulate Matter (PM) levels: scenarios for a Southern Brazilian metropolis

This dataset compiles information on particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) concentrations in Florianópolis (SC) between 2018 and 2020. These data are derived from calculations performed using components from the MERRA-2 platform developed by NASA (GMAO, 2015). The equations used to calculate the pollutant concentrations are based on research conducted by Bali (2021) and Ryu and Min (2021). Based on these data, we conducted a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) in Florianópolis, as well as a health cost assessment. The spreadsheet includes a tab with raw data, including date of collection, particle size, and PM concentrations (µg/m³). Bali K, Dey S, Ganguly D (2021) Diurnal patterns in ambient PM2.5 exposure over India using MERRA-2 reanalysis data. Atmospheric Environment 248:118180. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2020.118180 GMAO (Global Modeling and Assimilation Office) (2015) MERRA-2 tavg1_2d_aer_Nx: 2d,1-Hourly, Time-averaged, Single-Level, Assimilation, Aerosol Diagnostics V5.12.4, Greenbelt, MD, USA, Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center (GES DISC). https://doi.org/10.5067/KLICLTZ8EM9D. Ryu Y-H, Min S-K (2021) Long-term evaluation of atmospheric composition reanalyses from CAMS, TCR-2, and MERRA-2 over South Korea: Insights into applications, implications, and limitations. Atmospheric Environment 246: 118062. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2020.118062