Ambient air pollution: A global assessment of exposure and burden of disease

Overview

This report presents a summary of methods and results of the latest WHO global assessment of ambient air pollution exposure and the resulting burden of disease.

Air pollution has become a growing concern in the past few years, with an increasing number of acute air pollution episodes in many cities worldwide. As a result, data on air quality is becoming increasingly available and the science underlying the related health impacts is also evolving rapidly.

Related links

• Interactive air pollution maps
• Modelled Global Ambient Air Pollution estimates
• A global assessment of exposure and burden of disease: FAQs
• WHO releases country estimates on air pollution exposure and health impact