Cancer risk through exposure to air pollution is higher in metro areas in California, the Southeast, and the Lower Midwest.

Air pollution exposure index for cancer risk, by metropolitan area, 2022

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Nationwide, the average air pollution exposure index for cancer risk is 52.

Source: National Equity Atlas analysis of air pollution exposure index data U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (National Air Toxics Assessment) and American Community Survey microdata from IPUMS USA.Get the dataCreated with Datawrapper