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The World Health Organization (WHO) plays a crucial role in establishing global air quality guidelines to protect public health from the adverse effects of air pollution. Recognizing that air pollution is the single biggest environmental threat to human health, the WHO has been periodically issuing evidence-based recommendations since 1987<ref name=" | The World Health Organization (WHO) plays a crucial role in establishing global air quality guidelines to protect public health from the adverse effects of air pollution. Recognizing that air pollution is the single biggest environmental threat to human health, the WHO has been periodically issuing evidence-based recommendations since 1987<ref name="WHO_1987"></ref>. | ||
The WHO guidelines on air quality, while not legally binding, play a crucial role in shaping global health policies and advocating for cleaner indoor environments and improved public health. These guidelines serve as a critical reference for countries as they develop their own indoor air quality standards and policies. Policymakers and stakeholders can leverage these guidelines to drive legislative changes and enforce measures that mitigate indoor air pollution. | The WHO guidelines on air quality, while not legally binding, play a crucial role in shaping global health policies and advocating for cleaner indoor environments and improved public health. These guidelines serve as a critical reference for countries as they develop their own indoor air quality standards and policies. Policymakers and stakeholders can leverage these guidelines to drive legislative changes and enforce measures that mitigate indoor air pollution. | ||
Revision as of 07:24, 25 April 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) plays a crucial role in establishing global air quality guidelines to protect public health from the adverse effects of air pollution. Recognizing that air pollution is the single biggest environmental threat to human health, the WHO has been periodically issuing evidence-based recommendations since 1987[1].
The WHO guidelines on air quality, while not legally binding, play a crucial role in shaping global health policies and advocating for cleaner indoor environments and improved public health. These guidelines serve as a critical reference for countries as they develop their own indoor air quality standards and policies. Policymakers and stakeholders can leverage these guidelines to drive legislative changes and enforce measures that mitigate indoor air pollution.
The WHO guidelines cover various indoor pollutants such as particulate matter, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), mold, and radon, offering comprehensive strategies to mitigate these risks.
References
- ↑ World Health Organization. (1987). Air quality guidelines for Europe.
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