
Health effects of black carbon
This report presents the results of a systematic review of evidence of the health effects of black carbon in ambient air. Epidemiological studies provide sufficient evidence of the association of cardiopulmonary morbidity and mortality with exposure to black carbon. Toxicological studies suggest that black carbon may operate as a universal carrier of a wide variety of chemicals of varying toxicity to the human body.
Climate change, extreme weather events and public health
Public health advice on preventing health effects of heat. New and updated information for different audiences
Guidance on water supply and sanitation in extreme weather events