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

Data

Air pollution affects public health. Santé publique France monitors the health impacts of this risk factor.

The research conducted to date has focused primarily on outdoor air. The health impact of indoor air needs to be better documented. Santé publique France is therefore currently working to improve the monitoring of health effects related to this environment.

Air pollution: short-term effects

Air Pollution: Long-Term Effects

Air Pollution: Quantitative Health Impact Assessments – EQIS-PA

The specific case of pollution spikes