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Kaydence Hall

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Asthma continues to be one of the major health consequences from air pollution in these communities. Among U.S. children, 40.6% with asthma are from ethnic minority backgrounds while 7.6% of children are from non- minority backgrounds. Addressing issues related to asthma and air quality burden could provide relief to those of disadvantaged communities. Transportation remains one of the leading causes to air quality issues. A shift to electric vehicles (EVs) has a range of benefits from helping slow-down the effects of climate change to helping marginalized communities with health concerns due to air pollution from gas and diesel-powered engines. The purpose of this research is to identify the relationships of EV adoption and air quality in marginalized communities. This study will provide an overview of the issues of air pollution on vulnerable/marginalized communities and prevalence of EVs in wealthy areas and the resulting air quality. This data was collected by doing secondary data analysis, from Indiana showing the ratio between air pollution and electric vehicles. The research questions guiding this study are 1) Can EVs be used as a tool to improve Indiana Air Quality in low-income communities? 2) What are the adverse effects of air pollution on minority and marginalized communities compared to wealthy communities in Indiana? This study used data from screening tool and AFDC energy to evaluate if the prevalence of EVs is correlated with reduced carbon emissions, therefore helping those vulnerable to air pollution (marginalized communities). Data was captured showing relationships through EVs, pollution, and marginalized communities. Future considerations in infrastructure planning should take into account health impacts on disadvantaged communities. Keywords: Health; Communities; Electric Vehicle

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Purdue University / 2024

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Kaydence Hall