HPS Website – Air pollution and health

Background

The air that we breathe has a continual impact on our health whether it’s indoors or outdoors. The indoor environment is a considerable environmental exposure given the amount of time we spend inside. In the past the occupational environment has been the focus of attention, but exposure to other environmental agents may also determine health outcomes, such as those within home, schools, colleges and recreational buildings.

The importance of external air quality as a determinant of health is illustrated by public concerns and by the policy statements and actions of the government.

This is an important issue for both us and our partners in local authorities and NHS boards.