Health costs due to exposure to air pollution are not only borne by affected residents. Those who have not been exposed pay the cost to protect themselves.
Valda Kustarini is a journalist from Jakarta, Indonesia. She holds a master's degree in humanities from the University of Indonesia. She has been reporting on various topics including politics, economy, and women for Kantor Berita Radio (KBR) Jakarta since 2019. In 2021, she became assistant producer of a new economic program called Uang Bicara (Money Talks). In addition to working on Uang Bicara, Valda also reports on minority issues, women empowerment, and many other topics.
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A closer look at tangible and intangible costs of air pollution [1]
In addition to the effects that are not always visible, air pollution medical costs are only a small part of the costs borne by residents.