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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Health Issues

Air pollution has significant consequences for public health. Implementing measures to reduce it would significantly improve the health and quality of life of the population.

What is air pollution?

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Who is affected by air pollution?

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What We Do

Air pollution (AP) remains a major concern for public health in France, as it does worldwide, as confirmed by reports from Santé publique France, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the international literature.

The WHO notes that AP is one of the greatest environmental risks to health...

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Tools

Here you will find the tools and resources available to healthcare professionals and the general public

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Air Pollution: Progress for Our Health Is Both Necessary and Possible ...

Measures to improve air quality are effective and have direct health benefits. By helping to create environments that promote good health, these measures can also have additional indirect benefits.

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Post-Fire Health 76. Research Framework and Initial Findings. A collaborative ...

Infographic showing the various measures (for the general public, workers, and in the area of biomonitoring) implemented following the industrial fire that occurred in Rouen at the Lubrizol and NL...

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Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

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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

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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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