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Local action on outdoor air pollution to improve public health

verfasst von: Sotiris Vardoulakis, Rachel Kettle, Paul Cosford, Paul Lincoln, Stephen Holgate, Jonathan Grigg, Frank Kelly, David Pencheon

Erschienen in: International Journal of Public Health | Ausgabe 5/2018

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Abstract

Objectives

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, jointly with Public Health England, have developed a guideline on outdoor air pollution and its links to health. The guideline makes recommendations on local interventions that can help improve air quality and prevent a range of adverse health outcomes associated with road-traffic-related air pollution.

Methods

The guideline was based on a rigorous assessment of the scientific evidence by an independent advisory committee, with input from public health professionals and other professional groups. The process included systematics reviews of the literature, expert testimonies and stakeholder consultation.

Results

The guideline includes recommendations for local planning, clean air zones, measures to reduce emissions from public sector transport services, smooth driving and speed reduction, active travel, and awareness raising.

Conclusions

The guideline recommends taking a number of actions in combination, because multiple interventions, each producing a small benefit, are likely to act cumulatively to produce significant change. These actions are likely to bring multiple public health benefits, in addition to air quality improvements.

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Titel: Local action on outdoor air pollution to improve public health
verfasst von: Sotiris Vardoulakis
Rachel Kettle
Paul Cosford
Paul Lincoln
Stephen Holgate
Jonathan Grigg
Frank Kelly
David Pencheon
Publikationsdatum: 20.04.2018
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Erschienen in: International Journal of Public Health / Ausgabe 5/2018
Print ISSN: 1661-8556
Elektronische ISSN: 1661-8564
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-018-1104-8

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Local action on outdoor air pollution to improve public health

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