About the theme
Evidence shows that air pollution at current levels in European cities is responsible for a significant burden of deaths, hospital admissions and exacerbation of symptoms, especially for cardiorespiratory disease. While the hazardous properties of many common pollutants are still under intensive research, evidence-based policies demonstrate that health protection is possible and effective. WHO Regional Office for Europe works to make sure that the available evidence on the health risks of air pollution is used in public debate and in policy-making.
Popular indicators
- Population weighted annual mean PM2.5 in cities EnvironmentHealth
- Population weighted annual mean PM10 in cities EnvironmentHealth
- Percentage of people living in cities with various PM10 levels in μg/m3 EnvironmentHealth
- Population weighted annual mean SOMO35 in cities EnvironmentHealth
- Percentage of people living in cities with various PM2.5 levels in μg/m3 EnvironmentHealth
- Proportion of 15-year-old children smoking daily EnvironmentHealth
- Post-neonatal infant death rates due to respiratory diseases EnvironmentHealth
- Degree of implementation of policies to reduce exposure of children to SHS EnvironmentHealth
- Percentage of people living in cities with various SOMO35 levels EnvironmentHealth
- Proportion of 13-year-old children smoking daily EnvironmentHealth