WHO – World Health Organization
” Dedicated to the well-being of all people and guided by science, the World Health Organization leads and champions global efforts to give everyone, everywhere an equal chance to live a healthy life. “
One important task is to go through the available science, summarize, and present this for increased awareness and knowledge. This results in reports, news, articles etc. The studies and reports are also the basis for the recommendations and guidelines set by the WHO, with the purpose of contributing to a healthier life for everyone.
Here you can find links to material produced by the WHO which are a result of their amazing work.
You can also find reports from other organizations like the United Nations (UNEP and UNICEF).
Air pollution and child health: prescribing clean air.
July 2018.
” Altogether, there is clear, compelling evidence of significant associations between exposure to air pollution and a range of adverse health outcomes. The evidence suggests that the early years, starting in pregnancy, are the best time to invest in a child’s health, through action to improve their environment and reduce their exposure to pollutants. This window of time offers a great opportunity: precisely because children are most vulnerable and sensitive to environmental influences in their earliest years, action taken during this critical phase can yield immense health benefits. “
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WHO global air quality guidelines
September 2021.
” Clean air is fundamental to health. Compared to 15 years ago, when the previous edition of these guidelines was published, there is now a much stronger body of evidence to show how air pollution affects different aspects of health at even lower concentrations than previously understood. But here’s what hasn’t changed: every year, exposure to air pollution is still estimated to cause millions of deaths and the loss of healthy years of life. “
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WHO : Health topic – Air pollution
On this site, you can see all of the amazing work being done regarding air pollution and its health effects.
Working to increase awareness and working toward better air, and healthier lives for all.
Here you can find articles, news, reports, movies, and infographics. A good opportunity to get submerged in air pollution, what it is, and what it does to us.
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