Air

Air pollution affects the entire population. The levels of pollutants found in the atmosphere are linked to health risks, and any reduction in exposure to these pollutants would be beneficial.

Our missions

  • Coordinate the Air and Health Monitoring Program (Psas) at the national and regional levels to generate knowledge on the links between air pollution and health and provide decision-making tools

  • Inform public authorities, healthcare professionals, and the general public about the health impacts of air pollution

In brief

Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on air pollution here

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Air Pollution: Necessary and Achievable Progress for Our Health

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Asthma, stroke, diabetes… What are the health impacts of air pollution? And ...

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Urban green spaces, active transportation, reduced air pollution… Santé ...

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VIDEO: OCTOBER 14, 2021

What is pollution? What are its health effects?

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40 000

deaths per year. This is the impact of chronic exposure to PM2.5 fine particulate matter on mortality in mainland France.

In relation to

Climate change

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Climate change is rapidly and profoundly altering the environment. The health impacts of climate change are numerous and varied.

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Asthma

thematic dossier

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by attacks, which are episodes of breathing difficulties (dyspnea). Asthma has a significant impact on patients’ quality of life.

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Cardiovascular disease and stroke

Les maladies cardio-neuro-vasculaires regroupent un ensemble de troubles affectant le cœur et les vaisseaux sanguins.

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