About the theme
Climate change already contributes significantly to the global burden of disease and its health effects are projected to increase in all countries and regions. Throughout the 21st century, governmental and societal choices on reducing greenhouse gas emissions (mitigation) and preparing for and managing the current and projected consequences of a changing climate (adaptation) will affect the health and well-being of all people. It is crucial that those choices and related measures are decisive and based on the best available evidence.
Featured indicator
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Population weighted annual mean PM10 in cities (Map)
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Population weighted annual mean PM2.5 in cities (Bar chart)
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Population weighted annual mean SOMO35 in cities (Line chart)
Infographics
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Enhancing national action on environment and healthEvery year, avoidable environmental risks account for at least 1.4 million deaths in the WHO European Region. These include air pollution, inadequate water and sanitation services, hazardous chemicals, poor waste disposal and climate change. More than 350 resources on environment and health have now been gathered through the European Environment and Health Process to aid the strengthening of national efforts to address the leading environmental determinants of ill health.Read more
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
- Time trends of melanoma incidence in Norway, Sweden and Iceland EnvironmentHealth
- Population weighted annual mean SOMO35 in cities EnvironmentHealth
- Post-neonatal infant death rates due to respiratory diseases EnvironmentHealth
- Percentage of people living in cities with various PM2.5 levels in μg/m3 EnvironmentHealth
- Percentage of people living in cities with various SOMO35 levels EnvironmentHealth
- Proportion of countries implementing policies to re-duce exposure of children to SHS EnvironmentHealth