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WHO - Ambient (outdoor) air pollution [2021]

Description:

The fact sheet prepared by WHO provides key facts on ambient air quality and health, including on (i) sources of pollution; (ii) health effects; (iii) magnitude of the problem; and (iv) prevention and control. More specifically sources, health effects and guideline values are given for particulate matter, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide.

Why this Tool/Guidance?

Information provided is useful to support environmental health decision making. It provides a basic summary of information on outdoor air quality relevant to public health.

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