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Implementation of Portable Emissions Measurement Systems (PEMS) for the Real-driving Emissions (RDE) Regulation in Europe
Published on: December 4, 2016
WHO Air Quality Guidelines for Europe
1WHO European Center for Environment and Health, Bonn Office, Bonn, Germany. mkr@ecehbonn.euro.who.int
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A
|December 18, 2007
Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) updated air quality guidelines, emphasizing sufficient evidence to act on air pollution health impacts in Europe. Global updates focus on key pollutants and feasibility in developing nations.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Public Health Policy
- Toxicology
Background:
- Air pollution poses significant global health risks.
- Existing World Health Organization (WHO) Air Quality Guidelines require periodic updates based on scientific evidence.
- Regional and global assessments are crucial for effective air quality management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the WHO Air Quality Guidelines.
- To highlight projects updating risk assessments for major air pollutants.
- To support evidence-based air quality policy development worldwide.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of health aspects of air quality in Europe.
- Global update of WHO Air Quality Guidelines, focusing on key pollutants.
- Assessment of practical feasibility of guideline attainment in developing countries.
Main Results:
- Sufficient evidence exists to warrant actions reducing air pollution's health impacts in Europe.
- The global update addresses particulate matter (PM), ozone, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and sulfur dioxide (SO2).
- Consideration of implementation challenges in developing countries is included.
Conclusions:
- Accumulated scientific evidence necessitates action on air pollution in Europe.
- WHO is actively synthesizing international scientific evidence for global air quality policy.
- Updated guidelines aim to improve public health through better air quality management.
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