The objective of this section is to help users to identify the tools to assess risks to public health with regard to air pollutants and to manage those risks appropriately.
Air pollutants have been linked to a range of adverse health effects, including respiratory infections, cardiovascular diseases and lung cancer. Reduction of air pollution levels will decrease the global burden of disease from these illnesses.
In order to set up or improve the public health management of air pollution further information is provided, including tools for action, norms, guidelines and education material.