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Review of evidence on health aspects of air pollution – REVIHAAP

This document presents answers to 22 questions relevant for the review of European policies on air pollution and addressing health aspects of these policies. The answers were developed by a large group of scientists engaged in the WHO project “Review of evidence on health aspects of air pollution – REVIHAAP”.

  • 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.
  • Air quality guidelines. Global update 2005. Particulate matter, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide
    Guideline values for the four most common air pollutants – particulate matter, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide.
  • WHO guidelines for indoor air quality: selected pollutants
    WHO guidelines for the protection of public health from benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, naphthalene, nitrogen dioxide, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (especially benzo[a]pyrene), radon, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene, all of which have indoor sources, are known for their hazardousness to health and are often found indoors in concentrations of concern to health.
  • WHO guidelines for indoor air quality: dampness and mould
    A comprehensive overview of scientific evidence on the health problems associated with this ubiquitous pollution and WHO guidelines to protect public health.