Air pollution in Australia is shaped by factors including bushfires, urban traffic, industrial emissions, and dust storms, all of which can significantly affect public health and the environment. Research links exposure to poor air quality with increased risks of respiratory and cardiovascular disease, particularly during major wildfire events and periods of high pollution.
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Respiratory diseases account for 9% of Australia’s total health burden but receive only 2% of national medical research funding (Abisheganaden et al., 2026).
