Health

This section of the zero pollution monitoring assessment examines available knowledge and trends in pollution and associated impacts on human health.

Below, indicators refer to quantitative variables showing the trend or status of a phenomenon over time and occurring at the EU level. Signals can be a compilation of qualitative and/or quantitative data with limited geographical and time coverage. They provide additional insights, may indicate a trend for a specific phenomenon, that are deemed worth exploring despite incomplete coverage.

Indicators
Signals

Indicators

-45%

in premature deaths in attributable to PM2.5

83%

of the urban population is exposed to PM, NO₂and O₃ above the WHO levels

inequalities

in air pollution exposure remain between rich and poor regions

-2%

in the number of people exposed to harmful noise levels.

81%

of population connected to secondary wastewater treatment

85%

of bathing waters were rated excellent

-46%

in the use and risk of chemical pesticides in the EU

-25%

in the use of more hazardous chemical pesticides in the EU

-28%

in food-producing animal consumption of antimicrobials

Signals

Is morbidity due to exposure to air pollution important?

How does exposure to air pollution impact mental health?

18.4

million people are highly annoyed by transport noise

EEHA

mapping environmental impact on health

Can drinking water contaminated with PFAS be remediated?

Can microplastics impact our health?

Are there concerns for recycling workers?

98.4%

of the food products were within the legal limits for pesticide residues

Can mineral and organic fertilisers be harmful to human health?

Can soil contaminated with PFAS be remediated?

Is it possible to create healthy and non-toxic cities?

Why is pollution an environmental justice issue?

10%

annual premature deaths are related to environmental pollution

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